Postcode Analysis West Lancashire, North West

GALLOWAY DRIVE, WN8 0DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GALLOWAY DRIVE, WN8 0DZ.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

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.

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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WN8 0DZ — age 51, 83% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WN8 0DZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Galloway Drive, 0.4km from Hall Green in Orrell. Administratively it sits within Up Holland ward and the West Lancashire constituency.

For families considering a move, WN8 0DZ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k, up 1.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WN8 0DZ are sourced from Output Area E00129587 (shared with 10 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 0DZ. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 245,000

6 sales · Mean £ 244,500

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

WN8 0DZ has low crime rates — 26 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour15
Burglary7
Other theft5
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 pupils1.1 km
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Moorside Community Primary Academy School

Good264 pupils1.3 km
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Up Holland High School

Good831 pupils1.4 km
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Holland Moor Primary School

Good493 pupils1.4 km
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Orrell Holgate Academy

Good212 pupils1.5 km
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St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell

Good402 pupils1.5 km
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Hope High School

Good90 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group Food Limited0.4 km
  • H Greaves & Son Ltd0.9 km
  • Premier Convenience Upholland Store0.5 km
  • R Rathbone Confectioners0.5 km
  • Venilde & Sons1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Britannia Inn0.4 km
  • White Lion Hotel0.6 km
  • Delph Tavern1.0 km
  • Up Holland Village Club0.6 km
  • The Plough And Harrow1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Church Of St Thomas The Martyr0.6 km
  • Shakespeare's Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • Beckets0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Upholland1.4 km
  • Orrell1.7 km
  • Gathurst3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Wellcross Road0.1 km
  • Wellcross Road0.1 km
  • Ormskirk Road0.3 km
  • Ormskirk Road0.3 km
  • Victoria Hotel0.4 km