Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

MELVILLE CLOSE, WA8 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELVILLE CLOSE, WA8 0BN.

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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 0BN 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
paymentsAffluence
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

No single demographic signal dominates WA8 0BN — age 39, 80% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £110k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 4.5% year-on-year.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA8 0BN 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 0BN. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 107,000

9 sales · Mean £ 104,111

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

WA8 0BN has low crime rates — 36 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 offences57
Public order16
Anti-social behaviour12
Burglary10
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.0 km
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Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School

Outstanding64 pupils0.4 km
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Brookfields School

Outstanding113 pupils0.4 km
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Fairfield Primary School

Good615 pupils0.9 km
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Moorfield Primary School

Good277 pupils1.0 km
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Outstanding230 pupils1.4 km
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St Bede's Catholic Junior School

Good310 pupils1.4 km
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St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Good238 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • AI News and Wine0.9 km
  • Best One1.0 km
  • Hannah Hallsworth - Slimming World Franchise0.5 km
  • Heidi Williams - Slimming World Franchise0.7 km
  • McColl's0.7 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Cam Lee0.7 km
  • Baba's Indian Kitchen0.1 km
  • Hot Stuff Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • Papas Pizzas1.0 km
  • Shazna Indian Takeaway1.0 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Castle0.1 km
  • Crows Nest0.7 km
  • Eight Towers0.3 km
  • The Artisan Mill0.6 km
  • JD Wetherspoons (the premier)0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Reidy's Cafe0.7 km
  • Velocity Park0.5 km
  • Zena's Cafe0.9 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Todays Extra - Wisnia1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Widnes1.7 km
  • Runcorn4.2 km
  • Hough Green4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Crow Wood Cnr.0.1 km
  • Crow Wood0.2 km
  • Crow Wood Cnr.0.2 km
  • Crow Wood Lane0.2 km
  • Warrington Road0.2 km