Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

WINWICK ROAD, WA2 8QH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINWICK ROAD, WA2 8QH.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA2 8QH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WA2 8QH is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £152k.

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

WA2 8QH is an up-and-coming urban area on Winwick Road, 0.5km from Winwick Quay in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Poplars and Hulme ward and the Warrington North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA2 8QH 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 8QH are sourced from Output Area E00063219 (shared with 9 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 8QH. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 152,000

1 sales · Mean £ 152,000

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

Crime around WA2 8QH is above average at 119 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 offences184
Public order44
Anti-social behaviour21
Other theft19
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School

Outstanding100 pupils0.6 km
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St Stephen's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding204 pupils0.8 km
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St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Good208 pupils0.9 km
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Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School

Good273 pupils1.0 km
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Dallam Community Primary School

Good261 pupils1.2 km
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Winwick CofE Primary School

Good190 pupils1.3 km
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Beamont Collegiate Academy

Good894 pupils1.4 km
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Callands Community Primary School

Outstanding390 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Sally Salon Services Ltd0.2 km
  • Stanley Wine Shop1.0 km
  • Warrington Community Grocery0.2 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Stonemill0.5 km
  • The Poplars0.3 km
  • The Winwick Quay & Premier Travel Inn0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Curry's PC World0.9 km
  • Nando's Chickenland Ltd0.9 km
  • Tenpin Ltd0.4 km
  • Tru Ninja0.4 km
  • Costa Drive Thru0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Co op0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Aleef1.0 km
  • Sandwiches and Catering Direct0.6 km
  • The Orford Fryer0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Warrington3.0 km
  • Warrington Central3.0 km
  • Padgate3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Lane0.0 km
  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Fordton Leisure0.2 km
  • Chiltern Road0.2 km
  • Chiltern Road0.2 km