WN8 0AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ormskirk Road, 0.2km from Hall Green in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Up Holland ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WN8 0AQ is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 34.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WN8 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00129573 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORMSKIRK ROAD, WN8 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORMSKIRK ROAD, WN8 0AQ.
270
34
£ 43,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN8 0AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WN8 0AQ has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 34.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN8 0AQ. The average age is 34.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 115,000
9 sales · Mean £ 121,666
Semi-Detached
£ 237,500
3 sales · Mean £ 207,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN8 0AQ has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Holland Moor Primary School
Hope High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.2 km
- H Greaves & Son Ltd0.9 km
- Premier Convenience Upholland Store0.4 km
- R Rathbone Confectioners0.4 km
- Wide Cross Service Station0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Britannia Inn0.3 km
- White Lion Hotel0.7 km
- St Teresas Catholic Club0.9 km
- Up Holland Village Club0.7 km
- The Plough And Harrow0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Church Of St Thomas The Martyr0.7 km
- Shakespeare's Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Beckets0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Fortuna Chinese Take Away0.4 km
- Lilys Coffee and Ice Cream Bar0.3 km
- Upholland Pizzeria0.4 km
- Bayleaf Indian Cuisine0.6 km
- Good Catch Fish & Chips0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upholland1.6 km
- Orrell1.9 km
- Gathurst3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ormskirk Road0.0 km
- Ormskirk Road0.0 km
- Mayfield Road0.2 km
- Mayfield Road0.2 km
- Dearden Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN80AQ · Data under Open Government Licence