Postcode WA8 0XF (St. Helens) Terminated July 1995

Map showing WA8 0XF and nearby postcodes

The postcode WA8 0XF is located in St. Helens, in the county of Merseyside. It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 1995.WA8 0XF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

WA8 0XF is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WA8 0XF as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.

The closest road name to WA8 0XF is Finger House Lane which is centered 65 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Finger House Lane and is 338 m away. The closest railway station is Lea Green Rail Station, 2.22 km away.

The closest primary school to WA8 0XF (for ages 11 and under) is St Theresa's Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 1, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Sutton Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on May 9, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of WA8 0XF is Springfield Hotel and is 4.52 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Needs Improvement on January 16, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Master Wok and is 4.64 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on June 20, 2019.

Policing for WA8 0XF is covered by the Merseyside police force association and Halton and St Helens is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to WA8 0XF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to WA8 0XF, and the approximate distance away.

Finger House Lane 65 m
Clock Face Road 517 m
Tibbs Cross Lane 521 m
A569 1.39 km
Warrington Road 2.18 km
A5080 5.57 km
B5178 8.27 km
A580 8.48 km
A56 34.08 km
M6 40.11 km
M62 63.04 km
A57 64.37 km
A49 65.51 km
A6 66.37 km
A1 100.74 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode WA8 0XF

Introduction January 1980
Termination July 1995
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WA8 0XF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School Good
(December 1, 2021)
1.19 km
Ash Meadow School 1.27 km
Sutton Manor Community Primary School Good
(September 27, 2017)
1.36 km
Willow Tree Primary School Good
(March 21, 2017)
1.58 km
Sherdley Primary School Good
(July 19, 2017)
2.13 km
The Sutton Academy Requires improvement
(May 9, 2019)
2.44 km
Eaves Primary School Good
(October 31, 2017)
2.45 km
Rainhill High School Requires improvement
(February 5, 2020)
2.54 km
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School Good
(May 15, 2019)
2.55 km
Lunts Heath Primary School Outstanding
(July 2, 2014)
2.62 km
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(November 22, 2018)
2.66 km
Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School Good
(January 23, 2018)
2.88 km
Moorfield Primary School Good
(October 3, 2019)
2.96 km
Oakdene Primary School Outstanding
(November 2, 2012)
3.08 km
Tower College 3.13 km
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School Requires improvement
(March 15, 2018)
3.27 km
Robins Lane Community Primary School Good
(January 8, 2020)
3.33 km
Sutton Oak CofE Primary School Good
(November 1, 2017)
3.34 km
Great Sankey High School Good
(September 20, 2017)
3.45 km
Brookfields School 3.56 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WA8 0XF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Springfield Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 2
Needs Improvement
January 16, 2020
4.52 km
J L & J Metcalfe Retailers - other 4
Good
February 12, 2019
4.57 km
Portico Poppets Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 26, 2021
4.58 km
JD Convenience Store Retailers - other 4
Good
September 6, 2019
4.64 km
Master Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
June 20, 2019
4.64 km
St Johns Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 5, 2019
4.64 km
Your Local Pantry at St Matthews Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
4.68 km
Jayne's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 21, 2021
4.8 km
Brandi Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 18, 2021
4.91 km
Wing Hing Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 17, 2019
4.91 km
Kaleidoscope Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
February 11, 2019
4.92 km
St.Helens Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 23, 2018
4.94 km
Independent Methodist Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
April 3, 2019
4.94 km
Everydayz Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
August 7, 2018
4.95 km
Happy Season Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 12, 2018
4.95 km
Harish Convenience Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
October 8, 2018
4.95 km
Welcome Takeaway/sandwich shop 1
Needs Major Improvement
May 16, 2019
4.96 km
British Lion Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 12, 2018
4.97 km
Coffee Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 30, 2019
4.99 km
Right From The Oven Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 15, 2021
4.99 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WA8 0XF - Data from Apr 2022

Finger House Lane Bus Stop/Station 338 m
Finger House Lane Bus Stop/Station 355 m
Joy Lane Bus Stop/Station 434 m
Joy Lane Bus Stop/Station 452 m
Sweet Briar - Court Bus Stop/Station 531 m
CRONTON ROAD Taxi Rank 2.87 km
CRONTON ROAD Taxi Rank 2.87 km
Victoria Street Taxi Rank 3.56 km
Lea Green Rail Station Rail 2.22 km
Lea Green Rail Station Rail 2.29 km
St Helens Junction Rail Station Rail 2.97 km
Liverpool John Lennon Airport Air 12.3 km
Terminal Two Access Air 29.15 km
Terminal Two Access Air 29.2 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WA8 0XF - Data from Dec 2021

Currant Dam Plantation Woodland Or Forest 765 m
Coney Green Wood Woodland Or Forest 887 m
School Lane Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Old Hall Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Bold Heath Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.39 km
Eccles Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
Ladies' Walk Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.61 km
Dog Kennel Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Brickfields Red Quarry Woodland Or Forest 1.84 km
Plain Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.86 km
Maypole Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Sutton Mill Dam Inland Water 2 km
Booth's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Duck Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
South Park Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km

Location

Country England
County Merseyside
Latitude 53.40800700
Longitude -2.71247300
OS Easting 352734
OS Northing 0390369
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
4166
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Merseyside

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston
Electoral Ward Bold
Local Authority District St. Helens
Region / Government Office Region North West
European Electoral Region North West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Liverpool City Region
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Greater Merseyside

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000013
Travel To Work Area Warrington and Wigan

NHS

NHS England Region North West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Halton and St Helens
Cancer Alliance Cheshire and Merseyside
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
North West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Cheshire and Merseyside
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS St Helens CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Rural tenants
Subgroup: Rural life
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
Built-Up Area (pseudo) England (not covered)
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33006548
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
St. Helens 022
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
St. Helens 022A
Output Area / Small Area 1B1