WA8 0DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Irwell Street, 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 0DZ 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 £125k, 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 0DZ are sourced from Output Area E00062748 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IRWELL STREET, WA8 0DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IRWELL STREET, WA8 0DZ.
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£ 29,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA8 0DZ 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 0DZ — 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 0DZ. 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
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
£ 106,750
2 sales · Mean £ 106,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA8 0DZ 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- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Lifestyle Express0.7 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.9 km
- Pound Bakery0.8 km
- Westbank Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Alchemy0.9 km
- Bridge View1.0 km
- Chambers0.9 km
- Clarendon Hotel0.8 km
- Wellington Hotel0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Atmoesphere0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Tandoori Night0.9 km
- Tekosta Cafe & Pizza0.8 km
- Atalian Servest UK Staff Restaurant0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Chicago Pizza0.9 km
- China X'press0.8 km
- Chinese Open Kitchen0.9 km
- Eastern Chef0.8 km
- Eddy's Chicken0.9 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Co-operative Group0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Runcorn1.3 km
- Widnes3.2 km
- Hough Green3.8 km
Bus Stops
- IRWELL STREET0.1 km
- IRWELL STREET0.1 km
- ST MARYS CHURCH0.1 km
- WEST BANK0.2 km
- Irwell Street/the Bridge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA80DZ · Data under Open Government Licence