WN8 0DU is a sought-after residential area on Tower Hill Road, 0.2km from Hall Green in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Up Holland ward and the West Lancashire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WN8, WN8 0DU 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 28 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. 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 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00129582 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOWER HILL ROAD, WN8 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWER HILL ROAD, WN8 0DU.
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£ 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 0DU's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £140k 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 0DU. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,750
4 sales · Mean £ 139,373
Detached
£ 425,000
3 sales · Mean £ 415,000
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WN8 0DU has low crime rates — 28 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
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Orrell Holgate Academy
Holland Moor Primary School
Up Holland High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.2 km
- Premier Convenience Upholland Store0.3 km
- R Rathbone Confectioners0.3 km
- Wide Cross Service Station0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Britannia Inn0.1 km
- White Lion Hotel0.5 km
- St Teresas Catholic Club0.9 km
- Up Holland Village Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Church Of St Thomas The Martyr0.5 km
- Shakespeare's Coffee Shop0.2 km
- Beckets0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Fortuna Chinese Take Away0.3 km
- Lilys Coffee and Ice Cream Bar0.2 km
- Upholland Pizzeria0.3 km
- Bayleaf Indian Cuisine0.4 km
- Good Catch Fish & Chips0.2 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Harwoods Patisserie0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Upholland1.6 km
- Orrell1.7 km
- Gathurst3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Hotel0.1 km
- Victoria Hotel0.2 km
- Alma Hill0.2 km
- Wellcross Road0.2 km
- Ormskirk Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WN80DU · Data under Open Government Licence