WN8 0AU is a sought-after residential area on Denholme, 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 0AU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £209k. 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 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00129581 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DENHOLME, WN8 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENHOLME, WN8 0AU.
291
45
£ 43,700 /yr
54%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WN8 0AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £209k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN8 0AU. The average age is 45.3. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
8 sales · Mean £ 189,500
Detached
£ 186,000
4 sales · Mean £ 181,250
Terraced
£ 173,000
3 sales · Mean £ 157,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN8 0AU has low crime rates — 23 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
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Holland Moor Primary School
Hope High School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
Hillside Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.8 km
- Foodstore0.8 km
- H Greaves & Son Ltd0.4 km
- Premier Convenience Upholland Store1.0 km
- R Rathbone Confectioners1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Britannia Inn0.9 km
- The Plough And Harrow0.3 km
- Hare And Hounds0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Shakespeare's Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Winners not Sinners with Casa Dees0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fortuna Chinese Take Away1.0 km
- Lilys Coffee and Ice Cream Bar0.9 km
- Upholland Pizzeria1.0 km
- Good Catch Fish & Chips0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upholland1.5 km
- Orrell2.5 km
- Gathurst3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Daybrook0.1 km
- Daybrook0.2 km
- Denshaw0.2 km
- Denshaw0.2 km
- Dearden Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN80AU · Data under Open Government Licence