WN8 0AR 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.
Day-to-day life in WN8 0AR has the character of a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 44.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WN8 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00129583 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORMSKIRK ROAD, WN8 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORMSKIRK ROAD, WN8 0AR.
255
48
£ 43,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN8 0AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WN8 0AR is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 44.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN8 0AR. The average age is 47.9. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 135,500
4 sales · Mean £ 130,250
Semi-Detached
£ 136,500
4 sales · Mean £ 123,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN8 0AR has low crime rates — 22 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
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Christ the Servant Pop In1.0 km
- Shakespeare's Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Winners not Sinners with Casa Dees0.5 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Venilde & Sons0.2 km
- Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.8 km
- Foodstore0.7 km
- H Greaves & Son Ltd0.2 km
- Ormskirk Road Service Station0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Plough And Harrow0.2 km
- Britannia Inn0.9 km
- Hare And Hounds0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Good Catch Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Lilys Coffee and Ice Cream Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upholland1.3 km
- Orrell2.4 km
- Gathurst3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Daybrook0.0 km
- Daybrook0.0 km
- Denshaw0.3 km
- Denshaw0.3 km
- Dearden Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN80AR · Data under Open Government Licence