WN8 0BN is a sought-after residential area on Orchid Close, 0.4km 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 0BN offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k. 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 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00129582 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHID CLOSE, WN8 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHID CLOSE, WN8 0BN.
372
46
£ 43,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. WN8 0BN's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £330k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 0BN. The average age is 45.9. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 279,950
5 sales · Mean £ 307,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN8 0BN has low crime rates — 35 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
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Holland Moor Primary School
Hope High School
Up Holland High School
Orrell Holgate Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Venilde & Sons0.8 km
- Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.4 km
- H Greaves & Son Ltd0.8 km
- Premier Convenience Upholland Store0.6 km
- R Rathbone Confectioners0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Plough And Harrow0.8 km
- Up Holland Village Club0.8 km
- Britannia Inn0.5 km
- White Lion Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Beckets0.8 km
- Church Of St Thomas The Martyr0.7 km
- Shakespeare's Coffee Shop0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Bayleaf Indian Cuisine0.8 km
- Good Catch Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Velvets0.7 km
- Fortuna Chinese Take Away0.6 km
- Lilys Coffee and Ice Cream Bar0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upholland1.3 km
- Orrell1.8 km
- Gathurst3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ormskirk Road0.2 km
- Ormskirk Road0.3 km
- Dearden Way0.3 km
- Wellcross Road0.3 km
- Wellcross Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WN80BN · Data under Open Government Licence