WN8 0BB is a safe, established residential area on Barford Close, 0.3km from Newgate in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Up Holland ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
For families considering a move, WN8 0BB represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k.
Census 2021 statistics for WN8 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00129571 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARFORD CLOSE, WN8 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARFORD CLOSE, WN8 0BB.
342
43
£ 43,700 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN8 0BB 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.
Area Character
WN8 0BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 WN8 0BB. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 232,500
6 sales · Mean £ 234,741
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN8 0BB has low crime rates — 30 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
Holland Moor Primary School
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Hope High School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Hillside Community Primary School
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.7 km
- H Greaves & Son Ltd0.6 km
- Premier Convenience Upholland Store0.9 km
- R Rathbone Confectioners0.9 km
- Venilde & Sons0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Britannia Inn0.8 km
- The Plough And Harrow0.5 km
- Hare And Hounds0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Shakespeare's Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Winners not Sinners with Casa Dees0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fortuna Chinese Take Away0.9 km
- Lilys Coffee and Ice Cream Bar0.8 km
- Upholland Pizzeria0.9 km
- Good Catch Fish & Chips0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upholland1.7 km
- Orrell2.5 km
- Gathurst3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Denshaw0.3 km
- Millgreen Close0.3 km
- Millgreen Close0.3 km
- Denshaw0.3 km
- Daybrook0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN80BB · Data under Open Government Licence