WA8 3AE is a sought-after residential area on St Wilfreds Road, 0.3km from Whitefield's Cross in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Farnworth ward and the Halton constituency.
For serious buyers, WA8 3AE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £331k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WA8 3AE are sourced from Output Area E00170545 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST WILFREDS ROAD, WA8 3AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST WILFREDS ROAD, WA8 3AE.
586
38
£ 50,500 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA8 3AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WA8 3AE combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£331k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 3AE. The average age is 38.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 310,000
12 sales · Mean £ 318,828
Terraced
£ 165,500
2 sales · Mean £ 165,500
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 193,316
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA8 3AE has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Moorfield Primary School
Brookfields School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Everglades Hotel0.6 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Carli Hudson - Slimming World Franchise0.3 km
- Hannah Hallsworth - Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
- McColl's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Cam Lee0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Crows Nest0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Widnes2.1 km
- Sankey for Penketh3.6 km
- Lea Green5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Snowberry Close0.3 km
- Derby Road0.3 km
- Barrows Green0.3 km
- Snowberry Close0.4 km
- Dykin Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WA83AE · Data under Open Government Licence