Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

EDINBURGH ROAD, WA8 8BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDINBURGH ROAD, WA8 8BB.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 31,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA8 8BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WA8 8BB's 60% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 8.8% year-on-year.

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

WA8 8BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Edinburgh Road, 0.2km from Ditton in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Bankfield ward and the Halton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA8 8BB 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA8 8BB are sourced from Output Area E00062505 (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 8BB. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 155,000

3 sales · Mean £ 140,333

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

WA8 8BB has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences97
Drugs13
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Oakfield Community Primary School

Good288 pupils0.1 km
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Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.5 km
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St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School

Requires Improvement193 pupils0.7 km
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St Michaels Catholic Primary School

Good245 pupils0.8 km
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Ormiston Chadwick Academy

Outstanding949 pupils1.1 km
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St Basil's Catholic Primary School

Good295 pupils1.3 km
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Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School

Good44 pupils1.3 km
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Ashley High School

Outstanding114 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Sayers The Bakers0.3 km
  • Beer Bellies0.3 km
  • Avondale Village Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Ditton Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Blundell Arms0.9 km
  • Hough Green Social Club0.5 km
  • Hough Green Recreation Club0.3 km
  • New Inn0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Nicolas Sandwich Bar1.0 km
  • Sainsburys Widnes Call Centre - staff cafe0.3 km
  • Coffee 5001.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • 50 States Takeaway1.0 km
  • Ditton Deli1.0 km
  • Hills Butty Bar0.3 km
  • Millenium Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • Buttilicious0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily (McColls)0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hough Green0.7 km
  • Widnes3.0 km
  • Halewood3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Coronet Way0.1 km
  • Coronet Way0.1 km
  • Ditchfield Place0.2 km
  • Ditchfield Place0.2 km
  • Oakfield Drive0.2 km