Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

MEADOWFIELD, WN8 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOWFIELD, WN8 0BH.

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Population

432

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WN8 0BH 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WN8 0BH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £310k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 0BH is a sought-after residential area on Meadowfield, 0.3km 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 0BH offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k. 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 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00129586 (shared with 11 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 0BH. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 310,000

1 sales · Mean £ 310,000

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

WN8 0BH has low crime rates — 30 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 offences48
Anti-social behaviour26
Burglary7
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime6

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 pupils1.1 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good225 pupils1.1 km
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Holland Moor Primary School

Good493 pupils1.2 km
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Hope High School

Good90 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Venilde & Sons0.8 km
  • Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.4 km
  • H Greaves & Son Ltd0.7 km
  • Premier Convenience Upholland Store0.6 km
  • R Rathbone Confectioners0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Plough And Harrow0.8 km
  • Britannia Inn0.5 km
  • White Lion Hotel0.8 km
  • Up Holland Village Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Beckets0.8 km
  • Church Of St Thomas The Martyr0.8 km
  • Shakespeare's Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Winners not Sinners with Casa Dees1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Bayleaf Indian Cuisine0.8 km
  • Good Catch Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Velvets0.8 km
  • Fortuna Chinese Take Away0.6 km
  • Lilys Coffee and Ice Cream Bar0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upholland1.4 km
  • Orrell1.9 km
  • Gathurst3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Ormskirk Road0.1 km
  • Dearden Way0.2 km
  • Ormskirk Road0.2 km
  • Dearden Way0.2 km
  • Millgreen Close0.3 km