Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

WA8 0DN House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0DN 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

Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in WA8 0DN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from West Bank in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Central & West Bank ward and the Halton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA8 0DN is 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. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k. 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 0DN 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 0DN. 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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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

Crime around WA8 0DN is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences57
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order10
Other theft7
Vehicle crime4

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 pupils0.7 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement125 pupils1.0 km
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Victoria Road Primary School

Good215 pupils1.3 km
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Westfield Primary School

Requires Improvement123 pupils1.6 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

19 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.7 km
  • Peak Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Pound Bakery0.7 km
  • Westbank Pharmacy0.3 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Alchemy0.8 km
  • Bridge View0.9 km
  • Chambers0.8 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.7 km
  • Wellington Hotel0.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Atmoesphere0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Tandoori Night0.8 km
  • Tekosta Cafe & Pizza0.7 km
  • The Brindley Arts Centre Cafe0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Chicago Pizza0.9 km
  • China X'press0.7 km
  • Chinese Open Kitchen0.9 km
  • Eastern Chef0.7 km
  • Eddy's Chicken0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Co-operative Group0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Runcorn1.2 km
  • Widnes3.3 km
  • Hough Green3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • ST MARYS CHURCH0.1 km
  • IRWELL STREET0.2 km
  • IRWELL STREET0.2 km
  • WEST BANK0.2 km
  • Irwell Street/the Bridge0.3 km