WA2 7EZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dickenson Street, 0.8km from Orford in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Orford ward and the Warrington North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WA2 7EZ offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA2 7EZ are sourced from Output Area E00062941 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DICKENSON STREET, WA2 7EZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DICKENSON STREET, WA2 7EZ.
259
42
£ 38,700 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA2 7EZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WA2 7EZ — age 42, 47% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 11.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA2 7EZ. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 105,000
23 sales · Mean £ 106,243
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA2 7EZ is moderate at 58 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
Beamont Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School
Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
UTC Warrington
Beamont Collegiate Academy
St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Central Avenue Food and Wine0.4 km
- Cuptorul De Aur0.2 km
- Exclusive Fitness For Women0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- Mini Late Shop0.1 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- St Benedicts Parish Centre0.2 km
- The Albion0.3 km
- The Irish Club0.3 km
- The Rodney0.6 km
- The Wolves Tavern0.5 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Ace Club Cafe and Venue Bar0.5 km
- Bap Fusion0.5 km
- Donatello0.3 km
- Lalkilla0.2 km
- North West Face Indoor Climbing Centre0.6 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Chilli Masala0.1 km
- Direct Pizza and Kebab House0.4 km
- Dollington's Fish Bar0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Golden Bowl0.2 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Heron Foods0.1 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Co op0.1 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn (Warrington Central North)1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington Central0.8 km
- Warrington1.1 km
- Warrington Bank Quay1.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Queens0.1 km
- The Queens0.1 km
- Marsh House Lane0.1 km
- Battersby Lane0.1 km
- Clegge Street0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: WA27EZ · Data under Open Government Licence