Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

ORMSKIRK ROAD, WN8 0AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORMSKIRK ROAD, WN8 0AA.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

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.

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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
workEmployment
4/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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2/10
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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.

home £233,461 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary3
Possession of weapons2

school Local Schools

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Moorside Community Primary Academy School

Good264 pupils0.3 km
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Holland Moor Primary School

Good493 pupils0.4 km
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Hope High School

Good90 pupils0.8 km
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St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils1.0 km
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Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School

Good234 pupils1.0 km
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School

Good173 pupils1.0 km
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Hillside Community Primary School

Outstanding199 pupils1.2 km
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Elm Tree Community Primary School

Outstanding139 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Munchies0.9 km
  • Good Catch Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Digmoor Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Pizza Hot0.9 km
local_bar

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