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63,635
Population
26,093
Households
5 / 10
Deprivation decile
Around average
12
Schools nearby
£43,699
Avg. household income
1,802
Businesses
1,745
People per km²
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About Barrow's Green

Barrow's Green is a small settlement located in Cheshire, within the WA8 postcode area of England. It lies in a rural part of the county, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The area is characterised by its quiet, peaceful environment, with a mix of traditional farmhouses and modern homes. While it is not a large community, it offers a sense of close-knit local life, with nearby amenities accessible in the surrounding villages. The landscape is largely flat, with fields and hedgerows typical of the Cheshire countryside. The village is well-connected by road, with the A556 and A51 providing convenient links to nearby towns and cities. It is a place where residents enjoy a relaxed pace of life, with easy access to the wider region.

School Ratings in Barrow's Green

There are 160 schools in and around Barrow's Green. St Bede's Catholic Infant School, Ashley High School, Riverside College Halton and Wade Deacon High School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 23 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Barrow's Green

The average property price is £214K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £122K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Barrow's Green

Recorded crime levels are broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Barrow's Green, with 82 recorded incidents in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Barrow's Green

Barrow's Green sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Healthcare in Barrow's Green

There are 23 GP surgeries within three miles of Barrow's Green, the nearest being Bevan Group Practice (0.4 miles away).

Local Data for Barrow's Green

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Property Prices 7,765 sales

Average Price £214K
£375 , £32M
Detached £324K 1,651
Semi £188K 2,471
Terraced £122K 2,706
Flat £94K 534

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

104 Primary
14 Secondary
42 Other
Outstanding 6
Good 23

Ofsted ratings for schools in the WA8 postcode area.

Moorfield Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Brookfields School Not applicable 0.5 miles Lunts Heath Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Fairfield Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Warrington Road Children's Centre Good 0.9 miles Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School Nursery 0.9 miles The Raise Academy Not applicable 0.9 miles Birchfield Nursery School Nursery Good 0.9 miles Wade Deacon High School Secondary Outstanding 0.9 miles St Bede's Catholic Junior School Primary Good 1 miles

Household Income in Barrow's Green ONS 2023

The average total household income in Barrow's Green is approximately £43,699 a year before tax, 21% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £33,320. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Barrow's Green £43,699
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £33,320.

Businesses in Barrow's Green ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,802 active businesses based in Barrow's Green, around 28 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 87% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 26 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

1,802 Total businesses
28 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 87%
Small, 10-49 10%
Medium, 50-249 1%
Large, 250+ 2%

Deprivation and Employment in Barrow's Green IMD 2025

Barrow's Green sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
5/10
Employment
4/10
Education
5/10
Health
3/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
6/10
Children 0-15 19%
Working age 62%
Older 65+ 19%
12,148 Children (0-15) 19%
39,699 Working Age 62%
11,797 Older (65+) 19%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 36.3% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 20.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Barrow's Green 498 crimes · April 2026

Average Crime Area

Reported crime levels in Barrow's Green sit broadly in line with national averages for a town of this size. Violence & sexual offences accounts for the largest share of recorded offences. The profile is typical of a well-populated area with a mix of residential and commercial activity.

Violence & Sexual Offences 198
Anti-Social Behaviour 82
Public Order 62
Criminal Damage & Arson 44
Shoplifting 24
Drugs 20
Other Theft 20
Vehicle Crime 14
Other Crime 14
Burglary 6
Robbery 6
Weapons 4
Bicycle Theft 3
Theft from Person 1
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Widnes Train Station 0.8 miles
Hough Green Train Station 2.5 miles
Sankey For Penketh Train Station 2.8 miles
Rainhill Train Station 3.2 miles
Warrington West Train Station 3.3 miles
St Helens Junction Train Station 3.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Shell Green 0.6 miles Farnworth 0.6 miles Crow Wood 0.6 miles Halton View 0.6 miles Appleton 0.9 miles Lunts Heath 0.9 miles Upton Rocks 1.2 miles Cuerdley Cross 1.2 miles Lugsdale 1.2 miles Moss Bank 1.2 miles Bold Heath 1.4 miles Simm's Cross 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Halton
Ward Halton View
Constituency Halton
Parish Halton, unparished area
Region North West

Home Ownership in Barrow's Green

Of the 27,441 households in and around Barrow's Green, 64% are owned, 21% are socially rented and 15% are privately rented. Home ownership here is in line with the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 64% Social rented 21% Private rented 15%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Barrow's Green.

Frequently Asked Questions about Barrow's Green

What is the population of Barrow's Green?
Barrow's Green has a population of approximately 63,635 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Barrow's Green?
The average property in and around Barrow's Green sold for about £213,578, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 39% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Barrow's Green a deprived area?
Barrow's Green sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 5 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Barrow's Green?
Barrow's Green is covered by the WA8 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Barrow's Green?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Barrow's Green, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Barrow's Green?
The nearest railway station to Barrow's Green is Widnes Train Station, about 0.8 miles away.

Streets in WA8 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Close 1 Abbey Road 2 Acacia Avenue 1 Addingham Avenue 2 Addison Square 1 Adelaide Court 1 Adelphi Grove 1 Afton 1 Albert Road 8 Albert Square 1 Alder Avenue 2 Alder Lane 3 Alderwood Court 1 Alexander Drive 2 Alexandra Street 1 Alforde Street 4 Alfred Close 1 Alfred Street 1 Allerton Road 1 Alt 1 Alverton Close 1 Amelia Close 1 Andrew Close 1 Ansdell Road 2 Anson Close 2 Appleby Close 2 Appleton Road 1 Appleton Village 4 Arden 2 Arkenstone Close 1

Postcodes in WA8 50 shown View all postcodes

WA8 0AA WA8 0AB WA8 0AD WA8 0AE WA8 0AG WA8 0AH WA8 0AJ WA8 0AL WA8 0AN WA8 0AP WA8 0AQ WA8 0AS WA8 0AT WA8 0AU WA8 0AW WA8 0AX WA8 0AY WA8 0AZ WA8 0BA WA8 0BB WA8 0BD WA8 0BE WA8 0BF WA8 0BG WA8 0BH WA8 0BJ WA8 0BL WA8 0BN WA8 0BP WA8 0BQ WA8 0BS WA8 0BT WA8 0BU WA8 0BW WA8 0BX WA8 0BY WA8 0DB WA8 0DE WA8 0DF WA8 0DG WA8 0DN WA8 0DP WA8 0DQ WA8 0DS WA8 0DT WA8 0DZ WA8 0EA WA8 0EB WA8 0ED WA8 0EE