WN8 0DX is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Hall Green in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Up Holland ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
For serious buyers, WN8 0DX is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0DX are sourced from Output Area E00129582 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WN8 0DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WN8 0DX.
372
46
£ 43,700 /yr
46%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WN8 0DX combines high owner-occupation (80%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN8 0DX. The average age is 45.9. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN8 0DX has low crime rates — 30 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
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Orrell Holgate Academy
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Up Holland High School
Holland Moor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Beckets0.5 km
- Church Of St Thomas The Martyr0.4 km
- Shakespeare's Coffee Shop0.1 km
- Pipsqueaks Play Cafe Ltd1.0 km
- Raj Gate Indian Restaurant1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bayleaf Indian Cuisine0.4 km
- Good Catch Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Velvets0.4 km
- Fortuna Chinese Take Away0.2 km
- Lilys Coffee and Ice Cream Bar0.2 km
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Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.1 km
- Premier Convenience Upholland Store0.2 km
- R Rathbone Confectioners0.2 km
- Wide Cross Service Station0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Britannia Inn0.1 km
- White Lion Hotel0.4 km
- Delph Tavern1.0 km
- St Teresas Catholic Club0.8 km
- Up Holland Village Club0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Harwoods Patisserie0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upholland1.7 km
- Orrell1.7 km
- Gathurst3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Hotel0.1 km
- Alma Hill0.1 km
- Victoria Hotel0.1 km
- Wellcross Road0.3 km
- Wellcross Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN80DX · Data under Open Government Licence