Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

OLIVER STREET, WA2 7FY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLIVER STREET, WA2 7FY.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA2 7FY 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.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in WA2 7FY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

WA2 7FY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oliver Street, 0.7km from Warrington in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Fairfield and Howley ward and the Warrington North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA2 7FY is 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 7FY are sourced from Output Area E00062948 (shared with 18 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 7FY. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around WA2 7FY is moderate at 73 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 offences141
Public order39
Shoplifting38
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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UTC Warrington

Good208 pupils0.4 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good190 pupils0.7 km
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Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement216 pupils0.9 km
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Beamont Primary School

Good386 pupils1.0 km
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Good221 pupils1.0 km
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St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good385 pupils1.1 km
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Bewsey Lodge Primary School

Good357 pupils1.1 km
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Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good200 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

91 nearby
  • Argos Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Arowna Mini Market0.4 km
  • Greggs @ Tesco0.2 km
  • Nice & Naughty0.4 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy1.0 km
  • + 86 more
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Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • 147 Snooker Club0.1 km
  • Blue Bell0.6 km
  • Bridges1.0 km
  • Cromwells1.0 km
  • Apartment Bar0.8 km
  • + 43 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

105 nearby
  • Counter's Coffee Bar0.5 km
  • Geek Retreat0.4 km
  • Groke Brgr Ltd.0.9 km
  • The Pavillion Tea Rooms0.9 km
  • Las Ramblas Wine & Tapas1.0 km
  • + 100 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

63 nearby
  • Lola's Desserts0.6 km
  • Lotus Garden0.2 km
  • Frankie's Chicken & Pizza1.0 km
  • Sizzle In1.0 km
  • Hung King0.7 km
  • + 58 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Co op0.4 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.6 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge Warrington0.7 km
  • Heathside Guest House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Warrington Central0.4 km
  • Warrington0.5 km
  • Warrington Bank Quay1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • St Peter's Way0.1 km
  • WRLFC Rugby Ground0.1 km
  • St Peter's Way0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km