Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, WA6 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, WA6 0BZ.

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

272

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA6 0BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £159k 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 0BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Springfield Avenue, 0.4km from Helsby in Helsby. Administratively it sits within Helsby ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 63% 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: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WA6 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00094364 (shared with 11 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 0BZ. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 68,000

3 sales · Mean £ 70,000

Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

Terraced

£ 100,000

1 sales · Mean £ 100,000

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

WA6 0BZ has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences25
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Horn's Mill Primary School

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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Helsby Hillside Primary School

Good206 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cafe0.3 km
  • JTO Vintageand The Old Bank Tea Rooms0.4 km
  • Junoon0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Helsby's Wok0.5 km
  • Jillys Breakfast And Lunches0.5 km
  • Sher Khan0.5 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.3 km
  • Seaway Fish & Chip0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Shell Threeways0.8 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Helsby Station Hub0.6 km
  • Fearns Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Thrifty's0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Helsby Community Sports Club0.5 km
  • Beer Heroes0.6 km
  • Railway Helsby Gastro Limited0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Helsby0.6 km
  • Ince & Elton3.0 km
  • Frodsham4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Robin Hood0.2 km
  • Crossland Terrace0.2 km
  • The Robin Hood0.3 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • District Garage0.4 km