Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

CHEQUER LANE, WN8 0DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEQUER LANE, WN8 0DA.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WN8 0DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
workEmployment
2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WN8 0DA is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

home £271,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WN8 0DA is a safe, established residential area on Chequer Lane, 0.4km from Holland Moor in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Up Holland ward and the West Lancashire constituency.

WN8 0DA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £271k.

Census 2021 statistics for WN8 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00129583 (shared with 6 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 0DA. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 271,000

3 sales · Mean £ 276,000

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

WN8 0DA 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.

Violence and sexual offences33
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5
Robbery4

school Local Schools

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Moorside Community Primary Academy School

Good264 pupils0.3 km
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Holland Moor Primary School

Good493 pupils0.5 km
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Hope High School

Good90 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils1.0 km
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Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School

Good234 pupils1.0 km
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School

Good173 pupils1.1 km
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Hillside Community Primary School

Outstanding199 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Christ the Servant Pop In0.8 km
  • Mad Burgers @ Vitos0.9 km
  • The Red Dragon0.9 km
  • Winners not Sinners with Casa Dees0.3 km
  • Vito's0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Venilde & Sons0.2 km
  • Cappy 7 Days Ltd0.9 km
  • Foodstore0.4 km
  • H Greaves & Son Ltd0.0 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.9 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Plough And Harrow0.2 km
  • Hare And Hounds0.5 km
  • Up Holland Labour Club0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Good Catch Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • Munchies0.8 km
  • Digmoor Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Pizza Hot0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Best Western0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upholland1.2 km
  • Orrell2.5 km
  • Rainford3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Daybrook0.2 km
  • Daybrook0.3 km
  • Hare and Hounds0.3 km
  • Hare and Hounds0.3 km
  • Denshaw0.4 km