WN8 0AB is a safe, established residential area on Ormskirk Road, 0.2km from Newgate 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k, up 6.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WN8 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00129569 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORMSKIRK ROAD, WN8 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORMSKIRK ROAD, WN8 0AB.
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 0AB — age 48, 79% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £249k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 6.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN8 0AB. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 289,400
2 sales · Mean £ 289,400
Semi-Detached
£ 163,250
2 sales · Mean £ 163,250
Flat
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN8 0AB has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Hope High School
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Hillside Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.8 km
- Foodstore0.7 km
- H Greaves & Son Ltd0.3 km
- Venilde & Sons0.3 km
- Ormskirk Road Service Station0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Britannia Inn0.9 km
- The Plough And Harrow0.3 km
- Hare And Hounds0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Shakespeare's Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Winners not Sinners with Casa Dees0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Lilys Coffee and Ice Cream Bar0.9 km
- Good Catch Fish & Chips0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upholland1.4 km
- Orrell2.4 km
- Gathurst3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Daybrook0.0 km
- Daybrook0.0 km
- Denshaw0.2 km
- Denshaw0.2 km
- Dearden Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN80AB · Data under Open Government Licence