Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

LOWER ROBIN HOOD LANE, WA6 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER ROBIN HOOD LANE, WA6 0BU.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA6 0BU 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WA6 0BU — age 42, 82% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £140k 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 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Lower Robin Hood Lane, 0.4km from Helsby in Helsby. Administratively it sits within Helsby ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% 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: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WA6 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00094378 (shared with 19 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 0BU. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

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

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

Violence and sexual offences22
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Shoplifting3
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Horn's Mill Primary School

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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Helsby Hillside Primary School

Good206 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cafe0.4 km
  • JTO Vintageand The Old Bank Tea Rooms0.3 km
  • Junoon0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Helsby's Wok0.4 km
  • Jillys Breakfast And Lunches0.4 km
  • Sher Khan0.6 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.4 km
  • Seaway Fish & Chip0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Shell Threeways0.9 km
  • Thrifty's0.3 km
  • Helsby Station Hub0.5 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Fearns Pharmacy0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Beer Heroes0.5 km
  • Railway Helsby Gastro Limited0.7 km
  • Helsby Community Sports Club0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Helsby0.5 km
  • Ince & Elton3.0 km
  • Frodsham4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Robin Hood0.2 km
  • The Robin Hood0.2 km
  • Crossland Terrace0.3 km
  • District Garage0.3 km
  • District Garage0.3 km