WA2 0DF is a safe, established residential area on Recreation Ground, 0.5km from Padgate in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Poulton South ward and the Warrington North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WA2 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00063299 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RECREATION GROUND, WA2 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECREATION GROUND, WA2 0DF.
316
39
£ 44,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA2 0DF spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA2 0DF. The average age is 39.1. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA2 0DF 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
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate
Padgate Academy
Brook Acre Community Primary School
Bruche Primary School Academy
Woolston Brook School
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Best One0.8 km
- Well Pharmacy0.7 km
- A J Convenience Stores1.0 km
- Padgate Convenience Store0.5 km
- Austin Food Emporium0.5 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Paddington House Hotel1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Station House Bar + Grill0.4 km
- St Oswalds Parish Centre Club0.4 km
- Dog & Partridge1.0 km
- Alford Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- Famous King & Queen0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- To Pie For Ltd.0.8 km
- R'Teapot0.5 km
- Don Quattro0.8 km
- Plaice Station0.4 km
- Georgios0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Then & Now Warrington Ltd.0.5 km
- Brewer's Cafe Bar0.5 km
- Padgate Rose Restaurant0.4 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Nisa Local0.8 km
- Co op0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Padgate0.3 km
- Birchwood2.3 km
- Warrington Central2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Methodist Church0.1 km
- Methodist Church0.1 km
- Bennetts Recreation Ground0.2 km
- Bennetts Recreation Ground0.2 km
- Stocks Pub0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA20DF · Data under Open Government Licence