Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

DELAMERE AVENUE, WA8 7UU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DELAMERE AVENUE, WA8 7UU.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 31,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA8 7UU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WA8 7UU has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WA8 7UU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Delamere Avenue, 0.3km from Hough Green in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Bankfield ward and the Halton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA8 7UU 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 7UU are sourced from Output Area E00062443 (shared with 7 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 7UU. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
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.

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

WA8 7UU has low crime rates — 30 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 offences107
Public order13
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson9
Other crime9

school Local Schools

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Ormiston Chadwick Academy

Outstanding949 pupils0.4 km
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Ashley High School

Outstanding114 pupils0.8 km
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Oakfield Community Primary School

Good288 pupils0.8 km
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Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School

Good44 pupils0.9 km
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Chesnut Lodge Special School

Good85 pupils0.9 km
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All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils1.0 km
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St Basil's Catholic Primary School

Good295 pupils1.0 km
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Ditton Primary School

Inadequate384 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Hough Green Convenience0.6 km
  • The Ball Post Office0.5 km
  • Sayers The Bakers0.5 km
  • Chestnut Lodge Off Licence0.8 km
  • Martin McColls0.8 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Parklands Club0.9 km
  • Blundell Arms0.7 km
  • Ball Hotel0.9 km
  • United Service Social Club0.6 km
  • Hough Green Social Club0.7 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Sainsburys Widnes Call Centre - staff cafe0.5 km
  • Cuppaccino's0.7 km
  • The Olive Tree by HHT at Naughtonfields0.4 km
  • The Orange Tree Bistro0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Ditton Deli0.8 km
  • Hills Butty Bar0.5 km
  • Chestnut Lodge Supper Bar0.7 km
  • Upton Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Buttilicious0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily (McColls)0.5 km
  • Co-operative Group0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hough Green0.7 km
  • Widnes2.2 km
  • Runcorn4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Royal Avenue0.1 km
  • Royal Avenue0.2 km
  • Royal Avenue0.2 km
  • Sunningdale0.3 km
  • Bankfield School0.3 km