WN8 0BS is a sought-after residential area on Dean Wood Close, 0.2km from Up Holland in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Up Holland ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
For serious buyers, WN8 0BS is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £795k. 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00129570 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEAN WOOD CLOSE, WN8 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEAN WOOD CLOSE, WN8 0BS.
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48
£ 43,700 /yr
44%
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. WN8 0BS's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £795k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 0BS. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 625,000
3 sales · Mean £ 665,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN8 0BS has low crime rates — 21 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
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Orrell Holgate Academy
St Peter's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.4 km
- Premier Convenience Upholland Store0.2 km
- R Rathbone Confectioners0.2 km
- Wide Cross Service Station0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Holland Hall Hotel0.7 km
- Harwoods Patisserie0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Britannia Inn0.4 km
- White Lion Hotel0.4 km
- Dean Wood Golf Club House0.7 km
- St Teresas Catholic Club0.6 km
- Up Holland Village Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Church Of St Thomas The Martyr0.4 km
- Shakespeare's Coffee Shop0.3 km
- Pipsqueaks Play Cafe Ltd0.7 km
- Beckets0.4 km
- Raj Gate Indian Restaurant0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Fortuna Chinese Take Away0.2 km
- Lilys Coffee and Ice Cream Bar0.3 km
- Upholland Pizzeria0.2 km
- Bayleaf Indian Cuisine0.1 km
- Good Catch Fish & Chips0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Orrell1.7 km
- Upholland2.1 km
- Gathurst2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Parliament Street0.1 km
- Parliament Street0.1 km
- Dingle Ave0.3 km
- Hall Bridge Gardens0.3 km
- Alma Hill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN80BS · Data under Open Government Licence