Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

MINERS VIEW, WN8 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MINERS VIEW, WN8 0AZ.

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Population

492

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WN8 0AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WN8 0AZ — age 39, 83% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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

WN8 0AZ is a safe, established residential area on Miners View, 0.6km from Newgate in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Up Holland ward and the West Lancashire constituency.

For families considering a move, WN8 0AZ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WN8 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00129568 (shared with 41 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 WN8 0AZ. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 80,000

3 sales · Mean £ 98,333

Detached

£ 236,950

26 sales · Mean £ 239,742

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

WN8 0AZ has low crime rates — 25 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Moorside Community Primary Academy School

Good264 pupils0.7 km
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Hope High School

Good90 pupils0.8 km
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Holland Moor Primary School

Good493 pupils1.0 km
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St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils1.0 km
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Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School

Good234 pupils1.3 km
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School

Good173 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Venilde & Sons0.6 km
  • Foodstore0.7 km
  • H Greaves & Son Ltd0.5 km
  • Ormskirk Road Service Station0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Plough And Harrow0.6 km
  • Hare And Hounds0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Good Catch Fish & Chips0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Best Western0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Winners not Sinners with Casa Dees0.7 km
  • Pimbo Garden Centre0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upholland0.8 km
  • Orrell2.2 km
  • Rainford3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Chequer Lane0.3 km
  • Chequer Lane0.3 km
  • Comfort Inn0.5 km