WA8 0AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Warrington Road, 0.5km from Crow Wood in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Halton View ward and the Halton constituency.
For families considering a move, WA8 0AY represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k, up 1.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA8 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00062616 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WARRINGTON ROAD, WA8 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARRINGTON ROAD, WA8 0AY.
245
51
£ 34,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA8 0AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged 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.
Area Character
WA8 0AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 0AY. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 155,000
12 sales · Mean £ 151,541
Detached
£ 159,000
2 sales · Mean £ 159,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA8 0AY has low crime rates — 35 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.
school Local Schools
Brookfields School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School
Moorfield Primary School
Fairfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Eight Towers0.2 km
- The Artisan Mill0.8 km
- Mill Brow Snooker/Social Club0.8 km
- Millfield0.9 km
- Castle0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Reidy's Cafe0.9 km
- Velocity Park0.4 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Go Local Extra1.0 km
- Hannah Hallsworth - Slimming World Franchise0.3 km
- Heidi Williams - Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
- McColl's0.5 km
- Texaco0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Curry King0.4 km
- Maries Chippy0.9 km
- Cam Lee0.5 km
- Baba's Indian Kitchen0.3 km
- Golden Dragon0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Widnes1.8 km
- Sankey for Penketh4.2 km
- Runcorn4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Eight Towers0.1 km
- Eight Towers0.1 km
- Crow Wood0.2 km
- Crow Wood Cnr.0.2 km
- Crow Wood0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA80AY · Data under Open Government Licence