WA8 5BD is a sought-after residential area on Lunts Heath Road, 0.4km from Lunt's Heath in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Farnworth ward and the Halton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA8, WA8 5BD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £642k.
Census 2021 statistics for WA8 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00062529 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LUNTS HEATH ROAD, WA8 5BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUNTS HEATH ROAD, WA8 5BD.
420
48
£ 50,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA8 5BD 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. WA8 5BD's low deprivation rank, 97% ownership, and £642k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 5BD. The average age is 47.9. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 464,997
4 sales · Mean £ 557,998
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA8 5BD has low crime rates — 10 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
Lunts Heath Primary School
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School
Birchfield Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Jewsons0.5 km
- Black Horse Post Office0.6 km
- Cronton Lane Bakery0.6 km
- Euro Garages Ltd0.5 km
- Upton Rocks Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Griffin1.0 km
- Widnes Cricket Club1.0 km
- Birchfield Park Sports& Social Club0.6 km
- Ring O Bells0.8 km
- Jaguar Landrover Sports & Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Barton Rouge0.9 km
- Chakra Wow Cafe0.6 km
- Pesto0.6 km
- Motorpoint Cafe1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pizza Casa0.6 km
- Cronton Fish Bar 20.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Widnes1.4 km
- Hough Green3.6 km
- Rainhill3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cranshaw Lane0.1 km
- Cranshaw Lane0.1 km
- Wilmere Lane0.3 km
- Wilmere Lane0.3 km
- Church View0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WA85BD · Data under Open Government Licence