Area Analysis Warrington, North West

WA2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WA2 postcode area.

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Population

41,240

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,889 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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4/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
favoriteHealth
9/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

WA2 is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £197k.

home £197,090 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA2 is a postcode district in Warrington, North West, covering 915 active and 309 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WA2 (9%) is characterised by a tough but community-focused area — young families in affordable housing, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (8%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes WA2 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WA2 are around £197k. Safety: Crime runs above average across WA2 at 326 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WA2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences6514
Anti-social behaviour1360
Public order1295
Criminal damage and arson1016
Other theft734

school Local Schools

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Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School

Outstanding100 pupils
P

Brook Acre Community Primary School

Good241 pupils
P

Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement216 pupils
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St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Good208 pupils
P

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Good221 pupils
P

St Stephen's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding204 pupils
P

Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate

Outstanding344 pupils
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Winwick CofE Primary School

Good190 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy
  • Greencross Pharmacy
  • Greggs
  • Greggs @ Tesco
  • Hapi Hub
  • + 57 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Heathside Guest House
  • Premier Inn (Warrington Central North)
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Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Alder Root Golf Club
  • Poulton Park Golf Club - Catering
  • 147 Snooker Club
  • 75 Engineer Regiment
  • Bar Twenty/10
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Burger King
  • McDonald's Restaurant
  • Peggy McCools Sandwich Spot
  • Ace Club Cafe and Venue Bar
  • Bap Fusion
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Co op
  • Co op
  • Co op
  • Co-Operative
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Aleef
  • Antons Pizza
  • Charcoal Kebab House
  • Chicken Village
  • Chilli Masala
  • + 37 more