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Tesco Huyton Hillside Express

8-16 Hillside Road, Merseyside, Merseyside, L36 8BJ

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Overview

Parking

  • Public Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located along Hillside Road.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.

ATMs (External)

  • There is one ATM.
  • The ATM is located to the right of the store entrance.
  • The ATM is clearly signed.
  • The approach to the ATM has uneven surfaces and a slope.
  • This ATM is a Talking ATM.
  • Headphones for the ATM cannot be provided.
  • This is a cash withdrawal ATM.
  • The height of the ATM features vary between 79cm and 123cm.
  • The ATM was out of service at the time of survey (January 2026).

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the store.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 97cm.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 107cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 96cm.
  • The automatic feature of the door was not working at the time of survey (January 2026).

Supermarket

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product bins, product displays and additional stock.
  • Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving, self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets, sliding top cabinets and open top cabinets.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is background noise.
  • There is product signage.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Counter (Post Office)

  • The counter is located to the rear of the store, on the right.
  • The distance from the store entrance is 14m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 98cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 80cm.
  • The counter has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The card payment machine is at a height of 106cm.
  • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Staffed Checkouts

  • The staffed checkout area is located on the left side of the store.
  • The store has a payment counter.
  • There is step-free level access to the staffed checkout area.
  • Payment Counter View
    • The payment counter is located on the left side of the store.
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 88cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 131cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Self-Service Checkouts

  • The self-service checkout area is located to the left as you enter the store.
  • There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
  • The store has self-service touchscreens for basket and trolley combined shops.
  • Lowered self-service touchscreens are not available.
  • Standard Touchscreens View
    • The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket and trolley shop touchscreen.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 115cm to 135cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: adjustable font size and a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 98cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 44cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 72cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 102cm.
    • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
    • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.