Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

WELSBY CLOSE, WA2 0DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELSBY CLOSE, WA2 0DP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

307

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WA2 0DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 8.2% year-on-year.

home £217,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA2 0DP is a safe, established residential area on Welsby Close, 0.2km from Houghton in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Poulton North ward and the Warrington North constituency.

For families considering a move, WA2 0DP represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, down 8.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA2 0DP are sourced from Output Area E00063254 (shared with 5 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 0DP. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 192,500

10 sales · Mean £ 211,625

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

WA2 0DP has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences67
Drugs16
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order11
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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St Bridget's Catholic Primary School

Good195 pupils0.3 km
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Cinnamon Brow CofE Primary School

Good299 pupils0.3 km
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Padgate Academy

Requires Improvement525 pupils0.8 km
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Brook Acre Community Primary School

Good241 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate

Outstanding344 pupils1.1 km
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Kassia Academy and Support Services

Good9 pupils1.4 km
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St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Good208 pupils1.5 km
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St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good472 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • To Pie For Ltd.0.7 km
  • Jeniric's0.7 km
  • Don Quattro0.7 km
  • The Greenwood Fryer0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Well Pharmacy0.7 km
  • JJBV Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Spar0.6 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Plough0.7 km
  • Farmers Arms0.8 km
  • The Greenwood Hotel0.6 km
  • The Millhouse0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co op0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Daz's Place LTD0.3 km
  • Orford Youth Base0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Padgate1.4 km
  • Birchwood2.5 km
  • Warrington Central3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Welsby Close0.1 km
  • Welsby Close0.1 km
  • Perth Close0.1 km
  • Perth Close0.2 km
  • Enfield Park Road0.2 km