Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

DEXTER WAY, WN8 0DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEXTER WAY, WN8 0DY.

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Population

372

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WN8 0DY's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £340k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 0DY is a sought-after residential area on Dexter Way, 0.3km 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 0DY 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k. 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 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00129582 (shared with 14 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 0DY. 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

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 340,000

3 sales · Mean £ 346,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WN8 0DY has low crime rates — 25 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour19
Burglary6
Other crime6
Shoplifting5

school Local Schools

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St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Good218 pupils0.4 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good225 pupils1.0 km
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Orrell Holgate Academy

Good212 pupils1.4 km
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Moorside Community Primary Academy School

Good264 pupils1.4 km
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Up Holland High School

Good831 pupils1.4 km
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Holland Moor Primary School

Good493 pupils1.5 km
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St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell

Good402 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.3 km
  • Premier Convenience Upholland Store0.4 km
  • R Rathbone Confectioners0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Britannia Inn0.3 km
  • White Lion Hotel0.5 km
  • Delph Tavern0.9 km
  • Up Holland Village Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Church Of St Thomas The Martyr0.5 km
  • Shakespeare's Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • Beckets0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Fortuna Chinese Take Away0.4 km
  • Lilys Coffee and Ice Cream Bar0.3 km
  • Upholland Pizzeria0.4 km
  • Bayleaf Indian Cuisine0.5 km
  • Good Catch Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Harwoods Patisserie1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upholland1.5 km
  • Orrell1.7 km
  • Gathurst3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Wellcross Road0.1 km
  • Wellcross Road0.1 km
  • Alma Hill0.3 km
  • Ormskirk Road0.3 km
  • Victoria Hotel0.3 km