Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

MERSEY ROAD, WA8 0DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERSEY ROAD, WA8 0DT.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 29,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA8 0DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA8 0DT spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 14.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA8 0DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mersey Road, 0.6km from Waterloo Road in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Central & West Bank ward and the Halton constituency.

The people who live in WA8 0DT are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.5% 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 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00062749 (shared with 43 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 WA8 0DT. 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

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 74,000

21 sales · Mean £ 80,745

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

Crime around WA8 0DT is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences57
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order11
Other theft7
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Widnes Academy

Good161 pupils0.1 km
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Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement105 pupils0.7 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement125 pupils1.1 km
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Victoria Road Primary School

Good215 pupils1.3 km
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Westfield Primary School

Requires Improvement123 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.6 km
  • Peak Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Pound Bakery0.7 km
  • Westbank Pharmacy0.3 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Alchemy0.8 km
  • Bridge View0.9 km
  • Chambers0.8 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.7 km
  • Wellington Hotel0.7 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Atmoesphere0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Tandoori Night0.9 km
  • Tekosta Cafe & Pizza0.7 km
  • The Brindley Arts Centre Cafe1.0 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Chicago Pizza0.8 km
  • China X'press0.7 km
  • Chinese Open Kitchen0.9 km
  • Eastern Chef0.7 km
  • Eddy's Chicken0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Co-operative Group0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Runcorn1.2 km
  • Widnes3.3 km
  • Hough Green3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • IRWELL STREET0.1 km
  • WEST BANK0.1 km
  • IRWELL STREET0.1 km
  • ST MARYS CHURCH0.2 km
  • Irwell Street/the Bridge0.2 km