WA2 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Viscount Road, 0.1km from Blackbrook in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Poplars and Hulme ward and the Warrington North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA2 0AF is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k, up 42.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WA2 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00063267 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VISCOUNT ROAD, WA2 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VISCOUNT ROAD, WA2 0AF.
423
37
£ 34,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA2 0AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WA2 0AF has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 42.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA2 0AF. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
3 sales · Mean £ 138,666
Detached
£ 265,000
5 sales · Mean £ 256,600
Semi-Detached
£ 140,000
7 sales · Mean £ 148,642
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA2 0AF has low crime rates — 43 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.
school Local Schools
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
Brook Acre Community Primary School
Padgate Academy
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate
Cinnamon Brow CofE Primary School
St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Best Go Local Express0.8 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Best One0.5 km
- Well Pharmacy0.5 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Willow Cafe0.9 km
- Padgate Rose Restaurant0.9 km
- Daz's Place LTD1.0 km
- Nice Express Cafe0.6 km
- Orford Youth Base0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Don Quattro0.6 km
- Plaice Station0.9 km
- To Pie For Ltd.0.6 km
- Jeniric's0.5 km
- Neighbours0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Station House Bar + Grill0.9 km
- Farmers Arms0.8 km
- Jolly Tanner Inn0.8 km
- Padgate Village Club0.8 km
- The Greenwood Hotel0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co op0.5 km
- Co-Operative0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Padgate1.0 km
- Birchwood2.6 km
- Warrington Central2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Orange Grove0.1 km
- Blenheim Close0.2 km
- Brantfield Court0.2 km
- Blenheim Close0.2 km
- Waddington Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA20AF · Data under Open Government Licence