WA8 0DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on James Close, 0.5km from Waterloo Road in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Central & West Bank ward and the Halton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA8 0DB is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £61k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WA8 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00062748 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JAMES CLOSE, WA8 0DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JAMES CLOSE, WA8 0DB.
331
37
£ 29,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA8 0DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in WA8 0DB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 0DB. The average age is 36.5. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 60,000
3 sales · Mean £ 60,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA8 0DB is moderate at 80 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
Widnes Academy
Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Victoria Road Primary School
St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Westbank Pharmacy0.2 km
- Westbank Village Stores0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- Peak Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Atalian Servest UK Staff Restaurant0.9 km
- The Kitchen Table0.5 km
- Atmoesphere1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Tandoori Night0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Golden Bridge0.1 km
- Chicago Pizza1.0 km
- China X'press0.8 km
- Chinese Open Kitchen1.0 km
- Eastern Chef0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Alchemy0.9 km
- Chambers0.9 km
- Clarendon Hotel0.8 km
- Wellington Hotel0.9 km
- Ferry Boat0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Co-operative Group0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Runcorn1.3 km
- Widnes3.2 km
- Hough Green3.7 km
Bus Stops
- IRWELL STREET0.1 km
- IRWELL STREET0.1 km
- ST MARYS CHURCH0.2 km
- CATALYST MUSEUM0.2 km
- CATALYST MUSEUM0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA80DB · Data under Open Government Licence