WA8 9LZ is a safe, established residential area on Farnworth Mews, 0.1km from Farnworth in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Farnworth ward and the Halton constituency.
For families considering a move, WA8 9LZ represents 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £109k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WA8 9LZ are sourced from Output Area E00062522 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARNWORTH MEWS, WA8 9LZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARNWORTH MEWS, WA8 9LZ.
351
46
£ 41,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA8 9LZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WA8 9LZ is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA8 9LZ. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 108,000
3 sales · Mean £ 100,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA8 9LZ has low crime rates — 20 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
Lunts Heath Primary School
Birchfield Nursery School
Fairfield Primary School
Wade Deacon High School
Moorfield Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Junior School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Anderson's Newsagents0.3 km
- Co-op Pharmacy1.0 km
- Go Local Extra0.9 km
- Made For You at the Barnyards0.7 km
- The Greener Grocer at the Barnyard0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Birchfield Park Sports& Social Club1.0 km
- Liver Bar at The Barnyards0.7 km
- Ring O Bells0.5 km
- Crown Inn0.8 km
- The Griffin0.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Motorpoint Cafe0.6 km
- Saffron Indian Restaurant0.1 km
- Barton Rouge0.7 km
- Ireland's0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Maries Chippy1.0 km
- Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar0.1 km
- Fung Wah0.1 km
- Pizza 42 at the Barnyards0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Widnes0.6 km
- Hough Green3.4 km
- Rainhill4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Derby Road0.1 km
- Derby Road0.1 km
- Peelhouse Lane0.1 km
- Peelhouse Lane0.2 km
- Fairfield High0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA89LZ · Data under Open Government Licence