WA8 0BB is a safe, established residential area on Raby Close, 0.5km from Shell Green in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Halton View ward and the Halton constituency.
For families considering a move, WA8 0BB represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £79k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WA8 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00062623 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RABY CLOSE, WA8 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RABY CLOSE, WA8 0BB.
281
39
£ 34,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA8 0BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WA8 0BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 80% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 0BB. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 79,000
2 sales · Mean £ 79,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA8 0BB has low crime rates — 38 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
Brookfields School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School
Moorfield Primary School
Fairfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Eight Towers0.2 km
- The Artisan Mill0.8 km
- Mill Brow Snooker/Social Club0.8 km
- Millfield0.9 km
- Castle0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Reidy's Cafe0.9 km
- Velocity Park0.4 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Go Local Extra1.0 km
- Hannah Hallsworth - Slimming World Franchise0.4 km
- Heidi Williams - Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
- McColl's0.5 km
- Texaco0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Curry King0.4 km
- Maries Chippy0.9 km
- Cam Lee0.5 km
- Baba's Indian Kitchen0.3 km
- Golden Dragon0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Widnes1.8 km
- Sankey for Penketh4.3 km
- Runcorn4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Crow Wood Cnr.0.1 km
- Crow Wood Cnr.0.2 km
- Gorsey Lane0.2 km
- Crow Wood0.2 km
- Crow Wood0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA80BB · Data under Open Government Licence