WN8 0BL is a sought-after residential area on Broadacre, 0.3km from Newgate in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Up Holland ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WN8, WN8 0BL offers 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 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k. 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 WN8 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00129586 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROADACRE, WN8 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADACRE, WN8 0BL.
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£ 43,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WN8 0BL 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 0BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £237k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WN8 0BL. The average age is 37.4. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 237,500
14 sales · Mean £ 245,071
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN8 0BL 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
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Holland Moor Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Hope High School
Up Holland High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Venilde & Sons0.7 km
- Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.5 km
- H Greaves & Son Ltd0.7 km
- Premier Convenience Upholland Store0.7 km
- R Rathbone Confectioners0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Plough And Harrow0.7 km
- Britannia Inn0.6 km
- White Lion Hotel0.8 km
- Up Holland Village Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Beckets0.9 km
- Church Of St Thomas The Martyr0.8 km
- Shakespeare's Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Winners not Sinners with Casa Dees1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bayleaf Indian Cuisine0.9 km
- Good Catch Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Velvets0.8 km
- Fortuna Chinese Take Away0.7 km
- Lilys Coffee and Ice Cream Bar0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Best Western1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upholland1.3 km
- Orrell1.9 km
- Gathurst3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Dearden Way0.2 km
- Dearden Way0.2 km
- Ormskirk Road0.3 km
- Ormskirk Road0.3 km
- Millgreen Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WN80BL · Data under Open Government Licence