Postcode Analysis Halton, North West

BIRKDALE ROAD, WA8 9RW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRKDALE ROAD, WA8 9RW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

239

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

38%

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA8 9RW spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.

home £219,777 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA8 9RW is a sought-after residential area on Birkdale Road, 0.6km from Lunt's Heath in Widnes. Administratively it sits within Farnworth ward and the Halton constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA8, WA8 9RW offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £219k, up 3.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA8 9RW are sourced from Output Area E00062514 (shared with 8 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 9RW. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 198,000

1 sales · Mean £ 198,000

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

9 sales · Mean £ 211,444

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

WA8 9RW has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft4
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 pupils0.4 km
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Birchfield Nursery School

Good94 pupils1.3 km
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Wade Deacon High School

Outstanding1604 pupils1.5 km
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Moorfield Primary School

Good277 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Anderson's Newsagents0.5 km
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • M and S late shop0.8 km
  • McColls Retail Group0.8 km
  • Black Horse Post Office0.7 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Birchfield Park Sports& Social Club0.6 km
  • Ring O Bells0.6 km
  • Jaguar Landrover Sports & Social Club1.0 km
  • The Tavern0.9 km
  • Widnes Cricket Club0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Motorpoint Cafe0.8 km
  • Saffron Indian Restaurant0.8 km
  • Ireland's0.8 km
  • Barton Rouge0.7 km
  • Chakra Wow Cafe0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Pauls Farnworth Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Pizza Casa0.7 km
  • Cronton Fish Bar 20.7 km
  • Fung Wah0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Widnes1.1 km
  • Hough Green3.5 km
  • Rainhill4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Cranshaw Lane0.2 km
  • Cranshaw Lane0.2 km
  • Church View0.3 km
  • Church View0.3 km
  • Wilmere Lane0.4 km