WN8 0DT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Tower Hill Road, 0.6km from Hall Green in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Up Holland ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
For serious buyers, WN8 0DT is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £356k.
Census 2021 statistics for WN8 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00129587 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOWER HILL ROAD, WN8 0DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWER HILL ROAD, WN8 0DT.
353
51
£ 43,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WN8 0DT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £356k 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 0DT. The average age is 50.7. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 155,500
2 sales · Mean £ 155,500
Detached
£ 381,000
2 sales · Mean £ 381,000
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
3 sales · Mean £ 315,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN8 0DT has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Up Holland High School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Holland Moor Primary School
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
Hope High School
Orrell Holgate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.6 km
- H Greaves & Son Ltd0.9 km
- Premier Convenience Upholland Store0.8 km
- R Rathbone Confectioners0.8 km
- Venilde & Sons1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Britannia Inn0.6 km
- White Lion Hotel0.7 km
- Delph Tavern0.9 km
- Up Holland Village Club0.8 km
- The Plough And Harrow1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Church Of St Thomas The Martyr0.7 km
- Shakespeare's Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Beckets0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Fortuna Chinese Take Away0.8 km
- Lilys Coffee and Ice Cream Bar0.7 km
- Upholland Pizzeria0.8 km
- Bayleaf Indian Cuisine0.8 km
- Good Catch Fish & Chips0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upholland1.2 km
- Orrell1.6 km
- Gathurst3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wellcross Road0.3 km
- Wellcross Road0.3 km
- Ormskirk Road0.4 km
- Ormskirk Road0.5 km
- Dearden Way0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WN80DT · Data under Open Government Licence