WN8 0BD is a safe, established residential area on Kirkdale Gardens, 0.2km from Newgate in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Up Holland ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £207k, down 11.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WN8 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00129571 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KIRKDALE GARDENS, WN8 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KIRKDALE GARDENS, WN8 0BD.
342
43
£ 43,700 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN8 0BD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WN8 0BD spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN8 0BD. The average age is 43.2. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 207,500
1 sales · Mean £ 207,500
Terraced
£ 235,500
1 sales · Mean £ 235,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN8 0BD has low crime rates — 33 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
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Hope High 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 Limited0.7 km
- Foodstore0.9 km
- H Greaves & Son Ltd0.5 km
- Premier Convenience Upholland Store0.9 km
- R Rathbone Confectioners0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Britannia Inn0.8 km
- The Plough And Harrow0.4 km
- Hare And Hounds0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Shakespeare's Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Winners not Sinners with Casa Dees0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fortuna Chinese Take Away0.9 km
- Lilys Coffee and Ice Cream Bar0.8 km
- Upholland Pizzeria0.9 km
- Good Catch Fish & Chips0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upholland1.6 km
- Orrell2.5 km
- Gathurst3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Denshaw0.2 km
- Denshaw0.2 km
- Millgreen Close0.3 km
- Millgreen Close0.3 km
- Daybrook0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN80BD · Data under Open Government Licence