Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

CHESTER ROAD, WA6 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

324

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA6 0AQ 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA6 0AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £274k 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 0AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood 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 popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k.

Census 2021 statistics for WA6 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00094363 (shared with 23 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 0AQ. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 292,500

3 sales · Mean £ 280,833

Terraced

£ 220,000

4 sales · Mean £ 216,250

Detached

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

WA6 0AQ has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Other crime4
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
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 pupils1.2 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
fastfood

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
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Pub, NightClub

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Helsby0.2 km
  • Ince & Elton3.2 km
  • Frodsham3.8 km

Bus Stops

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