WN4 8XE is a well-regarded residential area on Linkway Avenue, 0.6km from Stubshaw in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Administratively it sits within Ashton ward and the Makerfield constituency.
For serious buyers, WN4 8XE is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £212k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WN4 8XE are sourced from Output Area E00031544 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINKWAY AVENUE, WN4 8XE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINKWAY AVENUE, WN4 8XE.
232
56
£ 41,300 /yr
41%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 56, 94% owned. WN4 8XE is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN4 8XE. The average age is 55.7. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 202,500
2 sales · Mean £ 202,500
Semi-Detached
£ 152,500
2 sales · Mean £ 152,500
school Local Schools
Willow Grove Primary School
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Abram Bryn Gates Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Brunch Box0.2 km
- Harrow Inn0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Ming Garden0.2 km
- Hong Kong Kitchen0.9 km
- Mather's Sandwich Bar1.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Shop Locally0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Ashton Town F C0.5 km
- Stubshaw Cross Community & Sports Club0.5 km
- Triangle Snooker Club0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bryn2.1 km
- Garswood3.7 km
- Newton-Le-Willows4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Conway Road (to def rte)0.2 km
- Conway Road (to def rte)0.2 km
- Conway Road (to def rte)0.3 km
- Conway Road (to def rte)0.3 km
- School Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN48XE · Data under Open Government Licence