WA2 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Parkfields Lane, 0.3km from Fearnhead in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Poulton North ward and the Warrington North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA2 0AR is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00063264 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKFIELDS LANE, WA2 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKFIELDS LANE, WA2 0AR.
395
40
£ 34,900 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA2 0AR 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
With 42% social renting, WA2 0AR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA2 0AR. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
3 sales · Mean £ 191,666
Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA2 0AR has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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
Padgate Academy
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
Cinnamon Brow CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate
Kassia Academy and Support Services
Brook Acre Community Primary School
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Woolston Brook School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Don Quattro0.3 km
- Plaice Station0.9 km
- The Greenwood Fryer0.9 km
- To Pie For Ltd.0.3 km
- Jeniric's0.4 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Rose's Pantry0.7 km
- Well Pharmacy0.4 km
- JJBV Convenience Store0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Daz's Place LTD0.5 km
- Padgate Rose Restaurant0.9 km
- Tell Tales0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Station House Bar + Grill0.9 km
- Bar Twenty/100.8 km
- Farmers Arms0.3 km
- Padgate Village Club0.7 km
- The Greenwood Hotel0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co op0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Padgate1.0 km
- Birchwood2.1 km
- Warrington Central3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Parkfields Lane0.1 km
- Parkfields Lane0.1 km
- Gayhurst Avenue0.2 km
- Gayhurst Avenue0.2 km
- Stirrup Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA20AR · Data under Open Government Licence