Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

BRADSHAW STREET, WA8 6PZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRADSHAW STREET, WA8 6PZ.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA8 6PZ spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.7% year-on-year.

home £122,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA8 6PZ is a safe, established residential area on Bradshaw Street, 0.3km from Victoria Park in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Highfield ward and the Halton constituency.

For families considering a move, WA8 6PZ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA8 6PZ are sourced from Output Area E00062684 (shared with 11 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 6PZ. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 112,000

19 sales · Mean £ 110,921

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

Crime around WA8 6PZ is moderate at 53 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 offences78
Anti-social behaviour40
Public order19
Other theft16
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Wade Deacon High School

Outstanding1604 pupils0.1 km
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Birchfield Nursery School

Good94 pupils0.4 km
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Outstanding230 pupils0.4 km
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St Bede's Catholic Junior School

Good310 pupils0.4 km
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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School

Good1280 pupils0.5 km
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Fairfield Primary School

Good615 pupils0.7 km
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Kingsway Primary Academy School

Inadequate237 pupils0.9 km
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Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good417 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Blue Bird Coffee0.9 km
  • Dave Pluck Racing1.0 km
  • J J's General Store0.7 km
  • Kinnen Confectionery0.9 km
  • Lewis's Home Retail0.9 km
  • + 56 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • R.A.O.B Club0.6 km
  • The Bradley Hotel0.8 km
  • Crown Inn0.1 km
  • JD Wetherspoons (the premier)0.9 km
  • Liver Bar at The Barnyards0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Arroy Thai & The Meze Restaurant0.9 km
  • Dogalicious Bakery Ltd0.8 km
  • The Departure Lounge0.8 km
  • The Route1.0 km
  • The Viking Grill0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Day2Day Supermarket0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
  • Todays Extra - Wisnia0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Mary's0.8 km
  • Pixis Caribbean Flavours 20.8 km
  • Star Moon Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Subway - Widnes0.9 km
  • Sweet Carolina Widnes0.8 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Widnes0.5 km
  • Hough Green2.7 km
  • Runcorn4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Horse & Jockey0.1 km
  • Wade Deacon0.1 km
  • Horse & Jockey0.2 km
  • Birchfield Road0.3 km
  • Birchfield Road0.3 km