WA8 8DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Almond Grove, 0.4km from Ball O'Ditton in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Highfield ward and the Halton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.3% year-on-year. 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 8DL are sourced from Output Area E00062447 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALMOND GROVE, WA8 8DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMOND GROVE, WA8 8DL.
313
44
£ 33,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA8 8DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WA8 8DL's 58% ownership and 44-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 up 9.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 8DL. The average age is 44.4. 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
£ 140,000
5 sales · Mean £ 123,000
Semi-Detached
£ 108,000
2 sales · Mean £ 108,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA8 8DL has low crime rates — 43 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
Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School
Ashley High School
Chesnut Lodge Special School
Ormiston Chadwick Academy
Ditton Primary School
St Michaels Catholic Primary School
Oakfield Community Primary School
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Sayers The Bakers0.7 km
- Chestnut Lodge Off Licence0.6 km
- Beer Bellies0.8 km
- Cohens Chemist0.5 km
- Avondale Village Stores Ltd0.8 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Blundell Arms0.2 km
- Ball Hotel0.6 km
- United Service Social Club0.7 km
- The Wellington0.6 km
- Widnes Rugby Union Club0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Nicolas Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Sainsburys Widnes Call Centre - staff cafe0.7 km
- BYK Staff Canteen1.0 km
- Coffee 5000.9 km
- Cuppaccino's0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- 50 States Takeaway0.9 km
- Ditton Deli0.1 km
- Hills Butty Bar0.7 km
- Millenium Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- Superior Catering1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hough Green1.3 km
- Widnes2.1 km
- Runcorn3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Alexander Drive0.0 km
- Alexander Drive0.1 km
- Crossway0.1 km
- HALE ROAD0.2 km
- HALE ROAD0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA88DL · Data under Open Government Licence