WA6 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Parkfield Drive, 0.3km from Helsby in Helsby. Administratively it sits within Helsby ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.
For families considering a move, WA6 0BL represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% 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 £265k, up 6.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA6 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00094378 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKFIELD DRIVE, WA6 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKFIELD DRIVE, WA6 0BL.
345
42
£ 49,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA6 0BL 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WA6 0BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 82% 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. Property prices are trending up 6.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA6 0BL. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
6 sales · Mean £ 228,750
Detached
£ 282,500
1 sales · Mean £ 282,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA6 0BL has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Horn's Mill Primary School
Helsby Hillside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cafe0.5 km
- JTO Vintageand The Old Bank Tea Rooms0.3 km
- Junoon0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Helsby's Wok0.4 km
- Jillys Breakfast And Lunches0.4 km
- Sher Khan0.7 km
- Yo! To Go!0.5 km
- Seaway Fish & Chip0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Shell Threeways1.0 km
- Thrifty's0.3 km
- Helsby Station Hub0.4 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- Fearns Pharmacy0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Beer Heroes0.4 km
- Railway Helsby Gastro Limited0.6 km
- Helsby Community Sports Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Helsby0.5 km
- Ince & Elton3.0 km
- Frodsham4.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Robin Hood0.2 km
- The Robin Hood0.2 km
- District Garage0.3 km
- District Garage0.3 km
- Crossland Terrace0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WA60BL · Data under Open Government Licence