WA8 9JY is a safe, established residential area on Derby Road, 0.2km from Farnworth in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Farnworth ward and the Halton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. 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 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WA8 9JY are sourced from Output Area E00062524 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DERBY ROAD, WA8 9JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERBY ROAD, WA8 9JY.
344
42
£ 41,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WA8 9JY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 9JY. The average age is 42.2. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA8 9JY has low crime rates — 25 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
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School
Birchfield Nursery School
Lunts Heath Primary School
Wade Deacon High School
Fairfield Primary School
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Anderson's Newsagents0.4 km
- Made For You at the Barnyards0.4 km
- The Greener Grocer at the Barnyard0.4 km
- The Village Shop0.4 km
- Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Birchfield Park Sports& Social Club0.8 km
- Liver Bar at The Barnyards0.4 km
- Ring O Bells0.3 km
- Crown Inn0.6 km
- The Griffin0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Motorpoint Cafe0.9 km
- Saffron Indian Restaurant0.3 km
- Barton Rouge1.0 km
- Ireland's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar0.2 km
- Fung Wah0.3 km
- Pizza 42 at the Barnyards0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Widnes0.3 km
- Hough Green3.1 km
- Rainhill4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sefton Avenue0.0 km
- Sefton Avenue0.1 km
- Widnes Station0.2 km
- Widnes Station0.2 km
- Derby Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA89JY · Data under Open Government Licence