Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

BLACKSMITH WAY, WN8 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKSMITH WAY, WN8 0BZ.

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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 0BZ 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. WN8 0BZ's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £302k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 19.3% year-on-year.

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

WN8 0BZ is a sought-after residential area on Blacksmith Way, 0.5km 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 0BZ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k, down 19.3% year-on-year. 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 0BZ 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 0BZ. 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

£ 309,875

6 sales · Mean £ 329,875

Semi-Detached

£ 259,750

1 sales · Mean £ 259,750

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

WN8 0BZ 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.

Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Hope High School

Good90 pupils0.8 km
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Moorside Community Primary Academy School

Good264 pupils0.9 km
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Holland Moor Primary School

Good493 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils1.3 km
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Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School

Good234 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Venilde & Sons0.9 km
  • Foodstore0.8 km
  • H Greaves & Son Ltd0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Plough And Harrow0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Best Western0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Winners not Sinners with Casa Dees1.0 km
  • Elior Uk0.9 km
  • Pimbo Garden Centre0.6 km
  • Whites0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upholland0.5 km
  • Orrell2.1 km
  • Rainford3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Chequer Lane0.0 km
  • Chequer Lane0.0 km
  • Comfort Inn0.2 km
  • Comfort Inn0.2 km
  • Industrial Park0.5 km