Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

QUEENS DRIVE, WA6 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS DRIVE, WA6 0AY.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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.

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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WA6 0AY's 62% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £256,089 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k.

Census 2021 statistics for WA6 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00094377 (shared with 8 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 0AY. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

2 sales · Mean £ 220,000

Semi-Detached

£ 167,500

4 sales · Mean £ 186,294

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

WA6 0AY has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3

school Local Schools

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Helsby Hillside Primary School

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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Horn's Mill Primary School

Good208 pupils1.2 km
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Helsby High School

Good1354 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cafe0.6 km
  • JTO Vintageand The Old Bank Tea Rooms0.1 km
  • Junoon0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Helsby's Wok0.3 km
  • Jillys Breakfast And Lunches0.3 km
  • Sher Khan0.8 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.6 km
  • Seaway Fish & Chip0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Helsby Community Sports Club0.7 km
  • Beer Heroes0.3 km
  • Railway Helsby Gastro Limited0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • Thrifty's0.2 km
  • Fearns Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Helsby Station Hub0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Helsby0.4 km
  • Ince & Elton3.0 km
  • Frodsham4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • District Garage0.2 km
  • The Robin Hood0.2 km
  • District Garage0.2 km
  • The Robin Hood0.3 km
  • Helsby Rail Station0.3 km