Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

NORBURY CLOSE, WA8 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORBURY CLOSE, WA8 0BG.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA8 0BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WA8 0BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 80% 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.

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

WA8 0BG is a safe, established residential area on Norbury Close, 0.4km from Shell Green in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Halton View ward and the Halton constituency.

For families considering a move, WA8 0BG represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% 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: With prices averaging £81k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WA8 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00062623 (shared with 17 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 WA8 0BG. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 81,000

3 sales · Mean £ 82,000

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

WA8 0BG 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.

Violence and sexual offences48
Public order14
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft9
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.2 km
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Brookfields School

Outstanding113 pupils0.3 km
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Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School

Outstanding64 pupils0.6 km
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Moorfield Primary School

Good277 pupils0.9 km
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Fairfield Primary School

Good615 pupils1.1 km
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Outstanding230 pupils1.6 km
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St Bede's Catholic Junior School

Good310 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Hannah Hallsworth - Slimming World Franchise0.4 km
  • Heidi Williams - Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
  • McColl's0.6 km
  • Texaco0.3 km
  • The Snuggly Duckling Bakery0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Cam Lee0.6 km
  • Baba's Indian Kitchen0.2 km
  • Blue Sky1.0 km
  • Curry King0.4 km
  • Maries Chippy0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Castle0.2 km
  • Crows Nest0.6 km
  • Eight Towers0.1 km
  • The Artisan Mill0.7 km
  • Mill Brow Snooker/Social Club0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Reidy's Cafe0.8 km
  • Velocity Park0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Widnes1.8 km
  • Sankey for Penketh4.3 km
  • Runcorn4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Crow Wood Cnr.0.1 km
  • Crow Wood Cnr.0.1 km
  • Gorsey Lane0.1 km
  • Crow Wood0.1 km
  • Gorsey Lane0.2 km