Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

LINCOLN SQUARE, WA8 6SR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINCOLN SQUARE, WA8 6SR.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 41,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA8 6SR 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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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WA8 6SR is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

WA8 6SR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lincoln Square, 0.2km from Appleton in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Appleton ward and the Halton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA8 6SR 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 £195k.

Census 2021 statistics for WA8 6SR are sourced from Output Area E00062406 (shared with 6 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 6SR. 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

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 170,000

9 sales · Mean £ 164,644

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

WA8 6SR 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.

Violence and sexual offences89
Anti-social behaviour25
Public order20
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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Fairfield Primary School

Good615 pupils0.4 km
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Birchfield Nursery School

Good94 pupils0.6 km
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Wade Deacon High School

Outstanding1604 pupils0.6 km
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St Bede's Catholic Junior School

Good310 pupils0.7 km
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Outstanding230 pupils0.7 km
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Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good417 pupils0.9 km
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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School

Good1280 pupils1.0 km
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Lunts Heath Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Blue Bird Coffee1.0 km
  • J J's General Store1.0 km
  • Kinnen Confectionery1.0 km
  • Olivers Fruit & Veg1.0 km
  • Pound Bakery1.0 km
  • + 42 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • R.A.O.B Club0.7 km
  • The Bradley Hotel0.8 km
  • Crown Inn0.5 km
  • The Griffin0.6 km
  • The Artisan Mill0.7 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Dogalicious Bakery Ltd0.8 km
  • The Departure Lounge0.9 km
  • The Viking Grill0.9 km
  • The Widnes Coffee Shop Ltd1.0 km
  • Zena's Cafe0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Day2Day Supermarket0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
  • Todays Extra - Wisnia0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Mary's0.9 km
  • Golden Dragon1.0 km
  • Pixis Caribbean Flavours 20.9 km
  • Star Moon Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Sweet Carolina Widnes0.7 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Widnes0.5 km
  • Hough Green3.2 km
  • Runcorn4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Cypress Avenue0.1 km
  • Lytham Road0.2 km
  • Fairfield Road0.2 km
  • Fairfield Road0.2 km
  • Lytham Road0.2 km