Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

WA8 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA8 0DF.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 29,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA8 0DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 54% social renting, WA8 0DF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

WA8 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Waterloo Road in Widnes. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Central & West Bank ward and the Halton constituency.

Day-to-day life in WA8 0DF 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 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00062755 (shared with 28 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 0DF. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around WA8 0DF is moderate at 83 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 offences60
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft7
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Widnes Academy

Good161 pupils0.3 km
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Runcorn All Saints CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement105 pupils1.0 km
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St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Good238 pupils1.3 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement125 pupils1.3 km
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Kingsway Primary Academy School

Inadequate237 pupils1.6 km
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Victoria Road Primary School

Good215 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Westbank Pharmacy0.0 km
  • Westbank Village Stores0.2 km
  • Lifestyle Express1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Atalian Servest UK Staff Restaurant0.9 km
  • Bridgeway Sam's Cafe0.8 km
  • Street Front0.8 km
  • The Kitchen Table0.3 km
  • Elements Cafe0.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Bridge0.3 km
  • Amino's0.9 km
  • Select Sandwiches0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • West Bank Bears Amateur Rugby League Football Club0.7 km
  • Mersey Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Runcorn1.5 km
  • Widnes3.0 km
  • Hough Green3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • CATALYST MUSEUM0.0 km
  • CATALYST MUSEUM0.0 km
  • IRWELL STREET0.2 km
  • IRWELL STREET0.2 km
  • WEST BANK STREET0.3 km