WN8 0AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ormskirk Road, 0.2km from Hall Green in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Up Holland ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WN8 0AH 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 35% 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. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 0.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WN8 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00129572 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORMSKIRK ROAD, WN8 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORMSKIRK ROAD, WN8 0AH.
210
52
£ 43,700 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WN8 0AH has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN8 0AH. The average age is 52.4. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 126,750
22 sales · Mean £ 119,363
Semi-Detached
£ 162,000
9 sales · Mean £ 162,105
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN8 0AH has low crime rates — 30 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
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Holland Moor Primary School
Hope High School
Orrell Holgate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Venilde & Sons0.9 km
- Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.2 km
- H Greaves & Son Ltd0.9 km
- Premier Convenience Upholland Store0.4 km
- R Rathbone Confectioners0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Plough And Harrow0.9 km
- Britannia Inn0.2 km
- White Lion Hotel0.6 km
- St Teresas Catholic Club0.9 km
- Up Holland Village Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Beckets0.7 km
- Church Of St Thomas The Martyr0.6 km
- Shakespeare's Coffee Shop0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bayleaf Indian Cuisine0.6 km
- Good Catch Fish & Chips0.0 km
- Velvets0.6 km
- Fortuna Chinese Take Away0.4 km
- Lilys Coffee and Ice Cream Bar0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Harwoods Patisserie1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upholland1.6 km
- Orrell1.9 km
- Gathurst3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ormskirk Road0.1 km
- Ormskirk Road0.1 km
- Victoria Hotel0.2 km
- Victoria Hotel0.2 km
- Mayfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN80AH · Data under Open Government Licence