WN8 0AA is a safe, established residential area on Ormskirk Road, 0.3km from Holland Moor in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Up Holland ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k, down 47.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WN8 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00129569 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORMSKIRK ROAD, WN8 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORMSKIRK ROAD, WN8 0AA.
231
48
£ 43,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WN8 0AA — age 48, 79% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £233k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 47.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN8 0AA. The average age is 47.8. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 132,500
8 sales · Mean £ 137,187
Detached
£ 280,000
10 sales · Mean £ 265,150
Semi-Detached
£ 172,500
2 sales · Mean £ 172,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN8 0AA has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Holland Moor Primary School
Hope High School
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Hillside Community Primary School
Elm Tree Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Cappy 7 Days Ltd0.9 km
- Foodstore0.5 km
- H Greaves & Son Ltd0.2 km
- Lifestyle Express0.9 km
- Ormskirk Road General Store1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Mad Burgers @ Vitos0.9 km
- The Red Dragon0.9 km
- Winners not Sinners with Casa Dees0.2 km
- Christ the Servant Pop In0.8 km
- Vito's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Munchies0.9 km
- Good Catch Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Digmoor Fish Bar0.9 km
- Pizza Hot0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Plough And Harrow0.0 km
- Hare And Hounds0.4 km
- Up Holland Labour Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upholland1.4 km
- Orrell2.6 km
- Rainford3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Daybrook0.2 km
- Denshaw0.2 km
- Daybrook0.3 km
- Denshaw0.3 km
- Hare and Hounds0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN80AA · Data under Open Government Licence