Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

CHESTER ROAD, WA6 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER ROAD, WA6 0AP.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA6 0AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WA6 0AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £160k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA6 0AP is a safe, established residential area on Chester Road, 0.2km from Helsby in Helsby. Administratively it sits within Helsby ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WA6 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00094375 (shared with 12 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 WA6 0AP. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

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

WA6 0AP has low crime rates — 14 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 offences16
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime4
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Helsby Hillside Primary School

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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Helsby High School

Good1354 pupils1.1 km
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Horn's Mill Primary School

Good208 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cafe1.0 km
  • JTO Vintageand The Old Bank Tea Rooms0.3 km
  • Junoon0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Helsby's Wok0.1 km
  • Jillys Breakfast And Lunches0.1 km
  • Yo! To Go!1.0 km
  • Oh My Cod0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • One Stop0.1 km
  • Thrifty's0.2 km
  • Helsby Station Hub0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Beer Heroes0.2 km
  • Railway Helsby Gastro Limited0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Helsby0.2 km
  • Ince & Elton3.3 km
  • Frodsham3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Inn0.1 km
  • Railway Inn0.1 km
  • Helsby Rail Station0.2 km
  • District Garage0.2 km
  • District Garage0.3 km