WA8 0AX is a safe, established residential area on Warrington Road, 0.5km from Shell Green in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Halton View ward and the Halton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £100k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WA8 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00062623 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WARRINGTON ROAD, WA8 0AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARRINGTON ROAD, WA8 0AX.
281
39
£ 34,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA8 0AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WA8 0AX — age 39, 80% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £100k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 0AX. The average age is 39.4. 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
Terraced
£ 97,000
5 sales · Mean £ 91,000
Flat
£ 64,999
1 sales · Mean £ 64,999
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA8 0AX has low crime rates — 35 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
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Brookfields School
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School
Moorfield Primary School
Fairfield Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- AI News and Wine0.9 km
- Best One1.0 km
- Hannah Hallsworth - Slimming World Franchise0.4 km
- Heidi Williams - Slimming World Franchise0.7 km
- McColl's0.6 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Cam Lee0.6 km
- Baba's Indian Kitchen0.1 km
- Hot Stuff Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Papas Pizzas1.0 km
- Henrys Takeaway0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Castle0.0 km
- Crows Nest0.6 km
- Eight Towers0.3 km
- The Artisan Mill0.6 km
- JD Wetherspoons (the premier)0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Reidy's Cafe0.7 km
- Velocity Park0.5 km
- Zena's Cafe0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Widnes1.7 km
- Runcorn4.3 km
- Hough Green4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Crow Wood Cnr.0.1 km
- Crow Wood0.1 km
- Crow Wood Cnr.0.1 km
- Crow Wood Lane0.1 km
- Crow Wood0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WA80AX · Data under Open Government Licence