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.
WA2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WA2 postcode area.
41,240
41
£ 36,889 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School
Brook Acre Community Primary School
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate
Winwick CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Well Pharmacy
- AJP Golf Ltd
- Sportsdirect.com Retail Ltd
- The Farm Shop
- The Range Home & Leisure
- + 57 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Heathside Guest House
- Premier Inn (Warrington Central North)
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, Cafe
41 nearby- Ace Club Cafe and Venue Bar
- Bap Fusion
- Costa Drive Thru
- Curry's PC World
- Daz's Place LTD
- + 36 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- KFC
- iPizza Limited
- Jeniric's
- Koffistop
- Long Lane Fish Bar
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Co op
- Co op
- Co op
- Co-Operative
- + 5 more
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Area Profile: WA2 · Data under Open Government Licence