WA8 3DD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Shelton Close, 0.1km from Barrow's Green in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Halton View ward and the Halton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.
Census 2021 statistics for WA8 3DD are sourced from Output Area E00062606 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHELTON CLOSE, WA8 3DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHELTON CLOSE, WA8 3DD.
275
51
£ 34,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WA8 3DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £210k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 3DD. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 260,000
3 sales · Mean £ 230,000
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
5 sales · Mean £ 146,400
Terraced
£ 108,000
1 sales · Mean £ 108,000
Flat
£ 136,000
1 sales · Mean £ 136,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA8 3DD has low crime rates — 14 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
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Eight Towers0.9 km
- Castle1.0 km
- Crows Nest0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Velocity Park0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Carli Hudson - Slimming World Franchise0.7 km
- Hannah Hallsworth - Slimming World Franchise0.7 km
- McColl's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Cam Lee0.6 km
- Spice of India (Cuerdley Ltd)0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Widnes2.2 km
- Sankey for Penketh3.6 km
- Hough Green5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Barneston Road0.1 km
- Barneston Road0.1 km
- Snowberry Close0.2 km
- Snowberry Close0.3 km
- Dans Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WA83DD · Data under Open Government Licence