Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

HEMLEGH VALE, WA6 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEMLEGH VALE, WA6 0DB.

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Population

400

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA6 0DB 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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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WA6 0DB combines high owner-occupation (65%), strong property values (£170k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 6.1% year-on-year.

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

WA6 0DB is a sought-after residential area on Hemlegh Vale, 0.8km from Helsby in Helsby. Administratively it sits within Helsby ward and the Weaver Vale constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA6, WA6 0DB offers a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.1% year-on-year. 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 WA6 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00094368 (shared with 16 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 0DB. The average age is 38.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 155,000

16 sales · Mean £ 149,496

Detached

£ 188,000

1 sales · Mean £ 188,000

Semi-Detached

£ 155,000

2 sales · Mean £ 155,000

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

WA6 0DB 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 offences28
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson4
Shoplifting2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Horn's Mill Primary School

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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Alvanley and Manley Village School

Good102 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Shell Threeways0.4 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Helsby Station Hub1.0 km
  • Cheshire Chocolate Company0.6 km
  • Fearns Pharmacy0.1 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cafe0.3 km
  • JTO Vintageand The Old Bank Tea Rooms0.8 km
  • Junoon0.8 km
  • The Hornsmill At Helsby0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Helsby's Wok0.9 km
  • Jillys Breakfast And Lunches0.9 km
  • Sher Khan0.1 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.3 km
  • Seaway Fish & Chip0.1 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Helsby Community Sports Club0.2 km
  • Beer Heroes1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Helsby1.0 km
  • Ince & Elton3.2 km
  • Frodsham4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Tesco0.0 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Crossland Terrace0.2 km
  • Three Ways Garage0.4 km
  • Three Ways Garage0.4 km