WA8 6SH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Elm Avenue, 0.2km from Appleton in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Appleton ward and the Halton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA8 6SH 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. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.
Census 2021 statistics for WA8 6SH are sourced from Output Area E00062406 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM AVENUE, WA8 6SH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM AVENUE, WA8 6SH.
281
41
£ 41,000 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA8 6SH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 41, WA8 6SH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 6SH. The average age is 41.2. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA8 6SH has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Fairfield Primary School
Wade Deacon High School
Birchfield Nursery School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Blue Bird Coffee0.8 km
- J J's General Store0.9 km
- Kinnen Confectionery0.8 km
- Lewis's Home Retail0.9 km
- Olivers Fruit & Veg0.8 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- R.A.O.B Club0.6 km
- The Bradley Hotel0.7 km
- Crown Inn0.4 km
- The Griffin0.7 km
- The Artisan Mill0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Dogalicious Bakery Ltd0.7 km
- The Departure Lounge0.8 km
- The Viking Grill0.8 km
- The Widnes Coffee Shop Ltd0.8 km
- Zena's Cafe0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Day2Day Supermarket0.7 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
- Todays Extra - Wisnia0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Mary's0.8 km
- Golden Dragon0.9 km
- Pixis Caribbean Flavours 20.7 km
- Star Moon Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Subway - Widnes0.9 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Widnes0.5 km
- Hough Green3.2 km
- Runcorn4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Lytham Road0.2 km
- Lytham Road0.2 km
- Fairfield Road0.2 km
- Barracks0.3 km
- Fairfield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA86SH · Data under Open Government Licence