Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

BROADACRE, WN8 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADACRE, WN8 0BL.

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Population

432

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences38
Anti-social behaviour23
Burglary7
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils0.5 km
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Moorside Community Primary Academy School

Good264 pupils1.0 km
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Holland Moor Primary School

Good493 pupils1.2 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good225 pupils1.2 km
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Hope High School

Good90 pupils1.3 km
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Up Holland High School

Good831 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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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

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