Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

MARSH HALL PAD, WA8 9BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSH HALL PAD, WA8 9BB.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WA8 9BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £325k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £325k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

WA8 9BB is a sought-after residential area on Marsh Hall Pad, 0.3km from Farnworth in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Farnworth ward and the Halton constituency.

For serious buyers, WA8 9BB is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WA8 9BB are sourced from Output Area E00062519 (shared with 10 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 9BB. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 252,500

2 sales · Mean £ 252,500

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

WA8 9BB has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences34
Public order12
Vehicle crime11
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Lunts Heath Primary School

Outstanding420 pupils0.3 km
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Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good417 pupils0.3 km
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Birchfield Nursery School

Good94 pupils0.9 km
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Fairfield Primary School

Good615 pupils1.1 km
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Wade Deacon High School

Outstanding1604 pupils1.1 km
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Moorfield Primary School

Good277 pupils1.1 km
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Brookfields School

Outstanding113 pupils1.4 km
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Outstanding230 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Anderson's Newsagents0.1 km
  • Made For You at the Barnyards0.9 km
  • Bargain Booze0.3 km
  • Best One1.0 km
  • M and S late shop0.3 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Everglades Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Birchfield Park Sports& Social Club0.9 km
  • Liver Bar at The Barnyards0.9 km
  • Ring O Bells0.5 km
  • The Griffin0.2 km
  • Widnes Cricket Club0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Motorpoint Cafe0.5 km
  • Saffron Indian Restaurant0.3 km
  • Barton Rouge0.5 km
  • Ireland's0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Fung Wah0.3 km
  • Pizza 42 at the Barnyards0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Widnes0.8 km
  • Hough Green3.5 km
  • Rainhill4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Everite Works0.2 km
  • Everite Works0.3 km
  • Derby Road0.3 km
  • Derby Road0.3 km
  • Peelhouse Lane0.4 km