WA8 7UU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Delamere Avenue, 0.3km from Hough Green in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Bankfield ward and the Halton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA8 7UU 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 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 7UU are sourced from Output Area E00062443 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DELAMERE AVENUE, WA8 7UU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DELAMERE AVENUE, WA8 7UU.
230
37
£ 31,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA8 7UU 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.
Area Character
WA8 7UU has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 7UU. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA8 7UU has low crime rates — 30 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Ashley High School
Oakfield Community Primary School
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School
Chesnut Lodge Special School
All Saints Upton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Basil's Catholic Primary School
Ditton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Hough Green Convenience0.6 km
- The Ball Post Office0.5 km
- Sayers The Bakers0.5 km
- Chestnut Lodge Off Licence0.8 km
- Martin McColls0.8 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Parklands Club0.9 km
- Blundell Arms0.7 km
- Ball Hotel0.9 km
- United Service Social Club0.6 km
- Hough Green Social Club0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Sainsburys Widnes Call Centre - staff cafe0.5 km
- Cuppaccino's0.7 km
- The Olive Tree by HHT at Naughtonfields0.4 km
- The Orange Tree Bistro0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Ditton Deli0.8 km
- Hills Butty Bar0.5 km
- Chestnut Lodge Supper Bar0.7 km
- Upton Fish Bar0.8 km
- Buttilicious0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons Daily (McColls)0.5 km
- Co-operative Group0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hough Green0.7 km
- Widnes2.2 km
- Runcorn4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Avenue0.1 km
- Royal Avenue0.2 km
- Royal Avenue0.2 km
- Sunningdale0.3 km
- Bankfield School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA87UU · Data under Open Government Licence