WA2 0BQ is a sought-after residential area on Fearnhead Lane, 0.2km from Fearnhead in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Poulton North ward and the Warrington North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA2, WA2 0BQ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 41.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA2 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00063270 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FEARNHEAD LANE, WA2 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FEARNHEAD LANE, WA2 0BQ.
247
59
£ 43,500 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA2 0BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
WA2 0BQ is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 86% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £170k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 41.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA2 0BQ. The average age is 59.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
11 sales · Mean £ 169,581
Terraced
£ 127,500
11 sales · Mean £ 140,954
Detached
£ 233,600
1 sales · Mean £ 233,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA2 0BQ has low crime rates — 25 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
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate
Kassia Academy and Support Services
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
Cinnamon Brow CofE Primary School
Brook Acre Community Primary School
Woolston Brook School
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Station House Bar + Grill0.6 km
- Bar Twenty/100.7 km
- Farmers Arms0.1 km
- Padgate Village Club0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- To Pie For Ltd.0.2 km
- Don Quattro0.2 km
- Plaice Station0.6 km
- Jeniric's0.3 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Well Pharmacy0.3 km
- Austin Food Emporium0.8 km
- JJBV Convenience Store0.3 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Spar0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Greencore Prepared Meals Staff Canteen1.0 km
- Padgate Rose Restaurant0.6 km
- Tell Tales0.6 km
- Daz's Place LTD0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Padgate0.8 km
- Birchwood1.8 km
- Warrington Central3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Farmers Arms0.0 km
- Farmers Arms0.1 km
- Gayhurst Avenue0.2 km
- Gayhurst Avenue0.2 km
- Parkfields Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA20BQ · Data under Open Government Licence