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.
MINTON WAY, WA8 9QY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MINTON WAY, WA8 9QY.
390
41
£ 50,500 /yr
50%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Lunts Heath Primary School
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School
Moorfield Primary School
Birchfield Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Everglades Hotel0.9 km
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, 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
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar0.8 km
- Fung Wah0.9 km
- Cronton Fish Bar 21.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WA89QY · Data under Open Government Licence