WA6 0AH is a safe, established residential area on Lower Rake Lane, 0.2km from Helsby in Helsby. Administratively it sits within Helsby ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
For families considering a move, WA6 0AH represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for WA6 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00094375 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER RAKE LANE, WA6 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER RAKE LANE, WA6 0AH.
286
46
£ 49,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA6 0AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WA6 0AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA6 0AH. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 300,000
2 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA6 0AH has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Helsby Hillside Primary School
Helsby High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cafe1.0 km
- JTO Vintageand The Old Bank Tea Rooms0.3 km
- Junoon0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Helsby's Wok0.1 km
- Jillys Breakfast And Lunches0.1 km
- Yo! To Go!1.0 km
- Oh My Cod0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- One Stop0.1 km
- Thrifty's0.2 km
- Helsby Station Hub0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Beer Heroes0.2 km
- Railway Helsby Gastro Limited0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Helsby0.2 km
- Ince & Elton3.2 km
- Frodsham3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Inn0.1 km
- Railway Inn0.1 km
- Helsby Rail Station0.2 km
- Helsby Rail Station0.2 km
- District Garage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA60AH · Data under Open Government Licence