Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

KENSAL GREEN, WA8 6TX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENSAL GREEN, WA8 6TX.

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Population

519

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA8 6TX spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 13.9% year-on-year.

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

WA8 6TX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Kensal Green, 0.6km from Farnworth in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Appleton ward and the Halton constituency.

For families considering a move, WA8 6TX represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k, up 13.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA8 6TX are sourced from Output Area E00062407 (shared with 6 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 6TX. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 196,995

39 sales · Mean £ 203,521

Detached

£ 288,995

35 sales · Mean £ 289,496

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

WA8 6TX has low crime rates — 17 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences40
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour8
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Fairfield Primary School

Good615 pupils0.5 km
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Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good417 pupils0.9 km
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Moorfield Primary School

Good277 pupils0.9 km
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Birchfield Nursery School

Good94 pupils0.9 km
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Brookfields School

Outstanding113 pupils0.9 km
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Lunts Heath Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.9 km
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Wade Deacon High School

Outstanding1604 pupils1.0 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Crown Inn0.8 km
  • The Griffin0.5 km
  • Crows Nest0.8 km
  • Horse and Jockey Inn incoporating A1 Buffet Catering1.0 km
  • Widnes Cricket Club0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Barton Rouge0.8 km
  • Motorpoint Cafe0.7 km
  • Saffron Indian Restaurant0.4 km
  • Village Kitchen1.0 km
  • Zena's Cafe0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Todays Extra - Wisnia1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Fung Wah0.4 km
  • Baba's Indian Kitchen1.0 km
  • Hot Stuff Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • Papas Pizzas0.9 km
  • Pizza 42 at the Barnyards0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • The Greener Grocer at the Barnyard0.9 km
  • The Village Shop0.7 km
  • Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd0.4 km
  • Miller News and Booze0.9 km
  • Spar Convenience Stores0.9 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Everglades Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Widnes0.8 km
  • Hough Green3.6 km
  • Runcorn4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Fairfield High0.2 km
  • Fairfield High0.2 km
  • Lytham Road0.3 km
  • Lytham Road0.3 km
  • Peelhouse Lane0.3 km