WA8 0AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Warrington Road, 0.1km from Halton View in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Halton View ward and the Halton constituency.
Day-to-day life in WA8 0AZ has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WA8 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00062604 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WARRINGTON ROAD, WA8 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARRINGTON ROAD, WA8 0AZ.
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£ 34,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA8 0AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WA8 0AZ is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 0AZ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA8 0AZ has low crime rates — 42 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
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Brookfields School
Fairfield Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
Moorfield Primary School
St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- Cook's Chemist0.7 km
- Co-op Pharmacy0.6 km
- Go Local Extra0.6 km
- Miller News and Booze0.2 km
- + 55 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Eight Towers0.5 km
- The Artisan Mill0.4 km
- JD Wetherspoons (the premier)0.5 km
- Mill Brow Snooker/Social Club0.4 km
- Millfield0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Reidy's Cafe0.3 km
- The Gingerbread Tea House0.7 km
- Velocity Park0.7 km
- The Coffee House0.9 km
- Buzz Group Limited0.9 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Henrys Takeaway0.6 km
- King Pizza0.5 km
- Redi Noodles0.6 km
- Sando's Pizza0.6 km
- Blue Sky0.6 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Morrisons0.7 km
- Day2Day Supermarket0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Todays Extra - Wisnia0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Brewers Fayre Mersey Gateway1.0 km
- Travelodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Widnes1.5 km
- Runcorn4.0 km
- Hough Green4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Frank Street0.1 km
- Frank Street0.1 km
- Warrington Road0.1 km
- Warrington Road0.1 km
- St Ambrose Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA80AZ · Data under Open Government Licence