Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

CHESTER ROAD, WA6 0AS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

324

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA6 0AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WA6 0AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £385k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA6 0AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chester Road, 0.1km from Helsby in Helsby. Administratively it sits within Helsby ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

For serious buyers, WA6 0AS is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k.

Census 2021 statistics for WA6 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00094363 (shared with 23 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 0AS. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 335,000

4 sales · Mean £ 341,250

Semi-Detached

£ 186,000

2 sales · Mean £ 186,000

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

WA6 0AS has low crime rates — 12 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 offences19
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Helsby Hillside Primary School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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Horn's Mill Primary School

Good208 pupils1.3 km
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Helsby High School

Good1354 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cafe0.7 km
  • JTO Vintageand The Old Bank Tea Rooms0.0 km
  • Junoon0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Helsby's Wok0.2 km
  • Jillys Breakfast And Lunches0.2 km
  • Sher Khan0.9 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.7 km
  • Seaway Fish & Chip0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Helsby Community Sports Club0.8 km
  • Beer Heroes0.3 km
  • Railway Helsby Gastro Limited0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • One Stop0.2 km
  • Thrifty's0.1 km
  • Fearns Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Helsby Station Hub0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Helsby0.4 km
  • Ince & Elton3.2 km
  • Frodsham4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • District Garage0.0 km
  • District Garage0.1 km
  • The Robin Hood0.2 km
  • Helsby Rail Station0.3 km
  • Helsby Rail Station0.3 km