Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

LUNTS HEATH ROAD, WA8 5BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUNTS HEATH ROAD, WA8 5BD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

420

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA8 5BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WA8 5BD's low deprivation rank, 97% ownership, and £642k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

WA8 5BD is a sought-after residential area on Lunts Heath Road, 0.4km from Lunt's Heath in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Farnworth ward and the Halton constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA8, WA8 5BD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £642k.

Census 2021 statistics for WA8 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00062529 (shared with 9 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 5BD. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 464,997

4 sales · Mean £ 557,998

Semi-Detached

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

WA8 5BD has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Lunts Heath Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.5 km
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Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good417 pupils0.7 km
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Birchfield Nursery School

Good94 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Jewsons0.5 km
  • Black Horse Post Office0.6 km
  • Cronton Lane Bakery0.6 km
  • Euro Garages Ltd0.5 km
  • Upton Rocks Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Griffin1.0 km
  • Widnes Cricket Club1.0 km
  • Birchfield Park Sports& Social Club0.6 km
  • Ring O Bells0.8 km
  • Jaguar Landrover Sports & Social Club0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Barton Rouge0.9 km
  • Chakra Wow Cafe0.6 km
  • Pesto0.6 km
  • Motorpoint Cafe1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Pizza Casa0.6 km
  • Cronton Fish Bar 20.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Widnes1.4 km
  • Hough Green3.6 km
  • Rainhill3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cranshaw Lane0.1 km
  • Cranshaw Lane0.1 km
  • Wilmere Lane0.3 km
  • Wilmere Lane0.3 km
  • Church View0.4 km