WA8 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Castle Street, 0.3km from Halton View in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Halton View ward and the Halton constituency.
For families considering a move, WA8 0BP represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £123k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.1% year-on-year. 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 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00062614 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE STREET, WA8 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, WA8 0BP.
428
41
£ 34,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA8 0BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WA8 0BP's 71% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 12.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 0BP. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 100,000
13 sales · Mean £ 102,923
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
3 sales · Mean £ 125,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA8 0BP has low crime rates — 41 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
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School
Brookfields School
Fairfield Primary School
Moorfield Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Card Factory1.0 km
- Oriental Diamond0.9 km
- AI News and Wine0.7 km
- Best One0.9 km
- Hannah Hallsworth - Slimming World Franchise0.6 km
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Cam Lee0.8 km
- Baba's Indian Kitchen0.2 km
- Hot Stuff Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Papas Pizzas0.8 km
- River Queen0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Castle0.2 km
- Crows Nest0.8 km
- Eight Towers0.4 km
- The Artisan Mill0.5 km
- JD Wetherspoons (the premier)0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.9 km
- Day2Day Supermarket0.9 km
- Todays Extra - Wisnia0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Reidy's Cafe0.5 km
- The Gingerbread Tea House0.9 km
- Velocity Park0.6 km
- Dogalicious Bakery Ltd0.9 km
- The Departure Lounge1.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Widnes1.6 km
- Runcorn4.1 km
- Hough Green4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Warrington Road0.0 km
- Warrington Road0.1 km
- Halton View Road0.1 km
- Halton View Road0.2 km
- Frank Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA80BP · Data under Open Government Licence