Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

WA2 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA2 0BJ.

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Population

423

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA2 0BJ 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.

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4/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 43% social renting, WA2 0BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA2 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 0BJ 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00063267 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA2 0BJ. 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

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WA2 0BJ has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences159
Public order26
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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St Bridget's Catholic Primary School

Good195 pupils0.3 km
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Brook Acre Community Primary School

Good241 pupils0.5 km
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Padgate Academy

Requires Improvement525 pupils0.6 km
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Cinnamon Brow CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils0.9 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate

Outstanding344 pupils0.9 km
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St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good472 pupils1.0 km
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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding218 pupils1.2 km
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St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Good208 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • T & S Late Shop0.9 km
  • The Pimms Camper1.0 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Rose's Pantry0.4 km
  • Waterfields Choice0.6 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • The Greenwood Fryer0.3 km
  • Don Quattro0.7 km
  • Jeniric's0.6 km
  • Neighbours0.5 km
  • Poplars Kebab & Pizza House0.6 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Daz's Place LTD0.9 km
  • Nice Express Cafe0.6 km
  • Orford Youth Base0.4 km
  • The Willow Cafe0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Farmers Arms0.9 km
  • Jolly Tanner Inn0.8 km
  • Padgate Village Club0.9 km
  • The Greenwood Hotel0.3 km
  • The Millhouse0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co op0.6 km
  • Co-Operative0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Padgate1.1 km
  • Birchwood2.7 km
  • Warrington Central2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Brantfield Court0.1 km
  • Orange Grove0.1 km
  • Merrick Close0.2 km
  • Merrick Close0.3 km
  • The Greenwood Pub0.3 km