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.
OLIVER STREET, WA2 7FY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLIVER STREET, WA2 7FY.
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£ 38,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
UTC Warrington
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School
Beamont Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bewsey Lodge Primary School
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: WA27FY · Data under Open Government Licence