WA2 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Timmis Close, 0.2km from Fearnhead in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Poulton North ward and the Warrington North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA2 0BU is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WA2 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00063256 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TIMMIS CLOSE, WA2 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TIMMIS CLOSE, WA2 0BU.
279
39
£ 43,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA2 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 43% social renting, WA2 0BU 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA2 0BU. The average age is 38.7. 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
£ 134,000
3 sales · Mean £ 142,000
Semi-Detached
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA2 0BU has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
Cinnamon Brow CofE Primary School
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
Padgate Academy
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate
Kassia Academy and Support Services
Brook Acre Community Primary School
Woolston Brook School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Don Quattro0.5 km
- To Pie For Ltd.0.5 km
- Jeniric's0.6 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Rose's Pantry0.9 km
- Well Pharmacy0.6 km
- JJBV Convenience Store0.6 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Spar0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Daz's Place LTD0.4 km
- Tell Tales0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bar Twenty/100.7 km
- Farmers Arms0.4 km
- Padgate Village Club0.8 km
- The Millhouse1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co op0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Padgate1.2 km
- Birchwood2.0 km
- Warrington Central3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Stirrup Close0.0 km
- Stirrup Close0.1 km
- Braemar Close0.3 km
- Braemar Close0.3 km
- Parkfields Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA20BU · Data under Open Government Licence