Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

JOSEPH STREET, WA8 6QW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOSEPH STREET, WA8 6QW.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /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 6QW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WA8 6QW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 8.0% year-on-year.

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

WA8 6QW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Joseph Street, 0.6km from Halton View in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Appleton ward and the Halton constituency.

This is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA8 6QW are sourced from Output Area E00062391 (shared with 8 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 6QW. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 102,500

8 sales · Mean £ 106,250

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

Crime around WA8 6QW is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences182
Public order49
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson28
Drugs16

school Local Schools

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Fairfield Primary School

Good615 pupils0.2 km
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Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School

Outstanding64 pupils0.6 km
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Outstanding230 pupils0.7 km
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St Bede's Catholic Junior School

Good310 pupils0.7 km
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Brookfields School

Outstanding113 pupils0.9 km
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Wade Deacon High School

Outstanding1604 pupils1.0 km
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Birchfield Nursery School

Good94 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

67 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.4 km
  • Cook's Chemist0.4 km
  • Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd0.9 km
  • Co-op Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Go Local Extra0.1 km
  • + 62 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Eight Towers1.0 km
  • The Artisan Mill0.1 km
  • JD Wetherspoons (the premier)0.2 km
  • Mill Brow Snooker/Social Club0.1 km
  • Millfield0.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Reidy's Cafe0.4 km
  • The Gingerbread Tea House0.5 km
  • Saffron Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • Village Kitchen0.6 km
  • Arroy Thai & The Meze Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Henrys Takeaway0.3 km
  • King Pizza0.2 km
  • Redi Noodles0.4 km
  • Sando's Pizza0.3 km
  • Blue Sky0.1 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Day2Day Supermarket0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Todays Extra - Wisnia0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Widnes1.0 km
  • Hough Green3.6 km
  • Runcorn4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Barracks0.2 km
  • Page Lane0.3 km
  • Page Lane0.3 km
  • Barracks0.3 km
  • Peelhouse Lane0.3 km