Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

MINTON WAY, WA8 9QY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MINTON WAY, WA8 9QY.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA8 9QY spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WA8 9QY is a sought-after residential area on Minton Way, 0.8km from Farnworth in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Farnworth ward and the Halton constituency.

For serious buyers, WA8 9QY is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k.

Census 2021 statistics for WA8 9QY are sourced from Output Area E00062527 (shared with 11 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 9QY. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 269,000

2 sales · Mean £ 269,000

Detached

£ 205,000

5 sales · Mean £ 224,600

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

WA8 9QY has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3

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 pupils0.6 km
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Moorfield Primary School

Good277 pupils1.3 km
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Birchfield Nursery School

Good94 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Anderson's Newsagents0.5 km
  • Jewsons0.9 km
  • The Village Shop0.5 km
  • Waterfields (Leigh) Ltd0.8 km
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Everglades Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Birchfield Park Sports& Social Club0.9 km
  • Ring O Bells0.8 km
  • The Griffin0.7 km
  • Widnes Cricket Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Motorpoint Cafe0.6 km
  • Saffron Indian Restaurant0.8 km
  • Barton Rouge0.4 km
  • Pesto0.9 km
  • Ireland's0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Fung Wah0.9 km
  • Cronton Fish Bar 21.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Widnes1.3 km
  • Hough Green3.8 km
  • Rainhill4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Church View0.1 km
  • Church View0.1 km
  • Cranshaw Lane0.3 km
  • Cranshaw Lane0.3 km
  • Glebe Garage0.3 km