Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

DEACON ROAD, WA8 6EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEACON ROAD, WA8 6EG.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 29,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WA8 6EG 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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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WA8 6EG — age 46, 39% ownership, 31% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

WA8 6EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Deacon Road, 0.4km from Victoria in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Appleton ward and the Halton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA8 6EG 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 — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 6EG are sourced from Output Area E00062401 (shared with 14 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 6EG. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 135,000

1 sales · Mean £ 135,000

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

Crime around WA8 6EG is above average at 108 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences240
Shoplifting102
Anti-social behaviour91
Public order91
Criminal damage and arson36

school Local Schools

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St Bede's Catholic Junior School

Good310 pupils0.2 km
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Outstanding230 pupils0.2 km
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Fairfield Primary School

Good615 pupils0.5 km
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Kingsway Primary Academy School

Inadequate237 pupils0.5 km
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Wade Deacon High School

Outstanding1604 pupils0.7 km
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St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

Good238 pupils0.8 km
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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School

Good1280 pupils0.9 km
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Birchfield Nursery School

Good94 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • Blue Bird Coffee0.3 km
  • Dave Pluck Racing0.5 km
  • J J's General Store0.2 km
  • Kinnen Confectionery0.3 km
  • Lewis's Home Retail0.3 km
  • + 63 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • Brewers Fayre Mersey Gateway0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • R.A.O.B Club0.1 km
  • The Bradley Hotel0.3 km
  • Widnes Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Crown Inn0.7 km
  • The Artisan Mill0.7 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Arroy Thai & The Meze Restaurant0.4 km
  • Dogalicious Bakery Ltd0.2 km
  • Halton Stadium - Catering and Bars0.9 km
  • Legends Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • Riverside College Student Refectory0.8 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Day2Day Supermarket0.2 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Mary's0.2 km
  • Golden Dragon0.6 km
  • Pixis Caribbean Flavours 20.2 km
  • Star Moon Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Subway - Widnes0.3 km
  • + 23 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Widnes1.0 km
  • Hough Green3.1 km
  • Runcorn3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Leigh Avenue0.1 km
  • Leigh Avenue0.1 km
  • APPLETON VILLAGE0.1 km
  • APPLETON VILLAGE0.1 km
  • Appleton Village0.2 km