Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

ORMSKIRK ROAD, WN8 0AL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

294

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WN8 0AL's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £149k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

WN8 0AL is a sought-after residential area on Ormskirk Road, 0.2km from Newgate in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Up Holland ward and the West Lancashire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WN8, WN8 0AL offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 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. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WN8 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00129585 (shared with 6 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 0AL. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 159,000

1 sales · Mean £ 159,000

Terraced

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

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

WN8 0AL has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences47
Anti-social behaviour26
Burglary7
Criminal damage and arson7
Shoplifting5

school Local Schools

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St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils0.4 km
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Moorside Community Primary Academy School

Good264 pupils0.9 km
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Holland Moor Primary School

Good493 pupils1.0 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good225 pupils1.1 km
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Hope High School

Good90 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Venilde & Sons0.6 km
  • Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.5 km
  • H Greaves & Son Ltd0.6 km
  • Premier Convenience Upholland Store0.7 km
  • R Rathbone Confectioners0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Plough And Harrow0.6 km
  • Britannia Inn0.6 km
  • White Lion Hotel0.9 km
  • Up Holland Village Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Beckets1.0 km
  • Church Of St Thomas The Martyr0.9 km
  • Shakespeare's Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Winners not Sinners with Casa Dees0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Bayleaf Indian Cuisine0.9 km
  • Good Catch Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Velvets0.9 km
  • Fortuna Chinese Take Away0.7 km
  • Lilys Coffee and Ice Cream Bar0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upholland1.4 km
  • Orrell2.1 km
  • Gathurst3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Dearden Way0.0 km
  • Dearden Way0.1 km
  • Millgreen Close0.2 km
  • Millgreen Close0.2 km
  • Ormskirk Road0.2 km