Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

WA8 0GY House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0GY 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 0GY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

WA8 0GY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Lugsdale in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Central & West Bank ward and the Halton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA8 0GY 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. 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. 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 rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0GY 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 0GY. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around WA8 0GY is above average at 125 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences100
Anti-social behaviour48
Public order27
Shoplifting27
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Good238 pupils0.3 km
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Kingsway Primary Academy School

Inadequate237 pupils0.8 km
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Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School

Outstanding64 pupils1.1 km
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Outstanding230 pupils1.1 km
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St Bede's Catholic Junior School

Good310 pupils1.1 km
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Fairfield Primary School

Good615 pupils1.4 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils1.5 km
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Widnes Academy

Good161 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Blue Bird Coffee0.8 km
  • Dave Pluck Racing0.6 km
  • J J's General Store0.8 km
  • Kinnen Confectionery0.7 km
  • Lewis's Home Retail0.7 km
  • + 51 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge0.4 km
  • Brewers Fayre Mersey Gateway0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Kingsway Hotel0.7 km
  • The Bradley Hotel0.9 km
  • Grapes0.5 km
  • The Derby0.6 km
  • The Establishment0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Arroy Thai & The Meze Restaurant0.6 km
  • Bridgeway Sam's Cafe0.8 km
  • Dogalicious Bakery Ltd0.9 km
  • La Cantina0.5 km
  • Reel Cinema0.1 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Day2Day Supermarket0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Food Plus0.4 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Mary's0.8 km
  • Dixi Chicken and Pizza0.7 km
  • Golden Dragon0.9 km
  • Pixis Caribbean Flavours 20.8 km
  • Star Moon Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Widnes2.0 km
  • Runcorn2.8 km
  • Hough Green3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Hive0.0 km
  • Tesco Store0.2 km
  • B+q Store0.3 km
  • B+q Store0.4 km
  • Widnes Shopping Park0.4 km