Area Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

WA6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WA6 postcode area.

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Population

19,479

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,267 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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Area Character

WA6 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £334k. Property prices are trending down 2.0% year-on-year.

home £334,729 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA6 is a postcode district in Cheshire West and Chester, North West, covering 971 active and 218 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WA6 (21%) is characterised by a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents, alongside a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes (17%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a rural commuter area popular with professional households. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes WA6 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WA6 are around £334k, down 2.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WA6 at 147 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WA6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1117
Anti-social behaviour523
Public order287
Criminal damage and arson246
Other theft187

school Local Schools

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Kingsley Community Primary School and Nursery

Good196 pupils
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Alvanley and Manley Village School

Good102 pupils
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Helsby Hillside Primary School

Good206 pupils
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Horn's Mill Primary School

Good208 pupils
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Frodsham Manor House Primary School

Good211 pupils
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Frodsham CofE Primary School

Good215 pupils
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Norley CofE VA Primary School

Good101 pupils
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Kingsley St John's CofE (VA) Primary School

Good70 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Forest Hills Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Hazy Tap
  • Amore
  • Beer Heroes
  • Bellemonte Hotel
  • Bulls Head
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • The Cockney Leek Bistro
  • ARCafe @ Lady Heyes
  • Artisan Green
  • Bears Paw (Frodsham)
  • Bene Gelateria
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons Supermarkets
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Jillys Breakfast And Lunches
  • Oh My Cod
  • Overton Village Stores
  • Parkview Garden
  • Pizza Pan
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Devonshire Bakery
  • Elliotts Newsagent
  • Fearns Pharmacy
  • Forresters Poultry (Sales)
  • Hales Fruits Ltd
  • + 26 more