WA8 0DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mersey Road, 0.4km from Waterloo Road in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Central & West Bank ward and the Halton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA8 0DS 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 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 18.2% year-on-year. 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 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00062748 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERSEY ROAD, WA8 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERSEY ROAD, WA8 0DS.
331
37
£ 29,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA8 0DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WA8 0DS has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 18.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 0DS. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 69,400
14 sales · Mean £ 71,913
Flat
£ 175,000
3 sales · Mean £ 170,000
Detached
£ 92,000
1 sales · Mean £ 92,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA8 0DS is moderate at 83 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
18 nearby- Westbank Pharmacy0.2 km
- Westbank Village Stores0.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Lifestyle Express0.8 km
- Pound Bakery0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Atalian Servest UK Staff Restaurant0.8 km
- Bridgeway Sam's Cafe1.0 km
- The Kitchen Table0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Tandoori Night1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Golden Bridge0.1 km
- Chicago Pizza1.0 km
- China X'press0.8 km
- Eastern Chef0.8 km
- Eddy's Chicken1.0 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Alchemy1.0 km
- Chambers1.0 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 Group0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Runcorn1.3 km
- Widnes3.1 km
- Hough Green3.6 km
Bus Stops
- IRWELL STREET0.0 km
- IRWELL STREET0.1 km
- Irwell Street/the Bridge0.1 km
- CATALYST MUSEUM0.2 km
- Irwell Street/the Bridge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA80DS · Data under Open Government Licence