WN8 0BX is a safe, established residential area on Weaver Close, 0.6km from East Pimbo in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Up Holland ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WN8, WN8 0BX offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k.
Census 2021 statistics for WN8 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00129568 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEAVER CLOSE, WN8 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEAVER CLOSE, WN8 0BX.
492
39
£ 43,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN8 0BX 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
No single demographic signal dominates WN8 0BX — age 39, 83% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £385k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN8 0BX. The average age is 39.4. 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
£ 315,250
8 sales · Mean £ 312,406
Semi-Detached
£ 209,750
2 sales · Mean £ 209,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN8 0BX has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hope High School
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Holland Moor Primary School
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Venilde & Sons0.8 km
- Foodstore0.7 km
- H Greaves & Son Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Plough And Harrow0.8 km
- Hare And Hounds1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Winners not Sinners with Casa Dees0.9 km
- Elior Uk1.0 km
- Pimbo Garden Centre0.7 km
- Whites0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upholland0.6 km
- Orrell2.2 km
- Rainford3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Chequer Lane0.1 km
- Chequer Lane0.1 km
- Comfort Inn0.3 km
- Comfort Inn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN80BX · Data under Open Government Licence