WN8 0DE is a safe, established residential area on Chequer Lane, 0.6km from Newgate in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Up Holland ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WN8, WN8 0DE 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £349k, up 7.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WN8 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00129568 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEQUER LANE, WN8 0DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEQUER LANE, WN8 0DE.
492
39
£ 43,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN8 0DE 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 0DE — age 39, 83% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £349k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 7.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN8 0DE. 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
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
£ 295,000
5 sales · Mean £ 403,000
Semi-Detached
£ 207,500
2 sales · Mean £ 207,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN8 0DE has low crime rates — 28 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
Hope High 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
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Christ the Servant Pop In0.9 km
- Winners not Sinners with Casa Dees0.7 km
- Pimbo Garden Centre0.9 km
- Whites1.0 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Venilde & Sons0.6 km
- Foodstore0.6 km
- H Greaves & Son Ltd0.4 km
- Ormskirk Road Service Station0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Plough And Harrow0.6 km
- Hare And Hounds0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Good Catch Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Munchies1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upholland0.8 km
- Orrell2.3 km
- Rainford3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Chequer Lane0.3 km
- Chequer Lane0.3 km
- Comfort Inn0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WN80DE · Data under Open Government Licence