Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

DENHOLME, WN8 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENHOLME, WN8 0AU.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

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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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary6
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils0.6 km
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Moorside Community Primary Academy School

Good264 pupils0.6 km
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Holland Moor Primary School

Good493 pupils0.7 km
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Hope High School

Good90 pupils1.1 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good225 pupils1.2 km
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School

Good173 pupils1.3 km
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Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School

Good234 pupils1.3 km
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Hillside Community Primary School

Outstanding199 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Britannia Inn0.9 km
  • The Plough And Harrow0.3 km
  • Hare And Hounds0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Shakespeare's Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Winners not Sinners with Casa Dees0.5 km
fastfood

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