WN8 0DD is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Newgate in Orrell. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Up Holland ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
WN8 0DD 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WN8 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00129583 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WN8 0DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN8 0DD.
255
48
£ 43,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN8 0DD 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.
Area Character
WN8 0DD 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 mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN8 0DD. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN8 0DD has low crime rates — 18 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
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Holland Moor Primary School
Hope High 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
Hillside Community Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Christ the Servant Pop In0.9 km
- Winners not Sinners with Casa Dees0.5 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Venilde & Sons0.3 km
- Co-Operative Group Food Limited1.0 km
- Foodstore0.6 km
- H Greaves & Son Ltd0.2 km
- Ormskirk Road Service Station0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Plough And Harrow0.3 km
- Hare And Hounds0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Good Catch Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Munchies1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upholland1.2 km
- Orrell2.4 km
- Rainford3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Daybrook0.2 km
- Daybrook0.2 km
- Denshaw0.4 km
- Dearden Way0.4 km
- Denshaw0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WN80DD · Data under Open Government Licence