Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

CHESTER ROAD, WA6 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER ROAD, WA6 0AN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

286

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA6 0AN 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.

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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WA6 0AN — age 46, 85% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 34.1% year-on-year.

home £195,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA6 0AN is a safe, established residential area on Chester Road, 0.3km from Helsby in Helsby. Administratively it sits within Helsby ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, down 34.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA6 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00094375 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA6 0AN. 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

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 195,000

3 sales · Mean £ 226,500

Semi-Detached

£ 264,500

1 sales · Mean £ 264,500

Detached

£ 335,000

1 sales · Mean £ 335,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WA6 0AN has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime3
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Helsby Hillside Primary School

Good206 pupils0.7 km
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Helsby High School

Good1354 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Helsby's Wok0.2 km
  • Jillys Breakfast And Lunches0.2 km
  • Oh My Cod0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • JTO Vintageand The Old Bank Tea Rooms0.4 km
  • Junoon0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • One Stop0.2 km
  • Thrifty's0.3 km
  • Helsby Station Hub0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Beer Heroes0.3 km
  • Railway Helsby Gastro Limited0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Helsby0.3 km
  • Ince & Elton3.3 km
  • Frodsham3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Inn0.0 km
  • Railway Inn0.0 km
  • Vicarage Lane0.2 km
  • Smithy Lane0.2 km
  • Helsby Rail Station0.3 km