Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

WA2 7DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA2 7DS.

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Population

199

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA2 7DS 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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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WA2 7DS has a significant social housing presence — 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 47-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

WA2 7DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Warrington in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Fairfield and Howley ward and the Warrington North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA2 7DS is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 68% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 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 7DS are sourced from Output Area E00062943 (shared with 4 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 7DS. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime around WA2 7DS is moderate at 58 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 offences137
Public order36
Anti-social behaviour29
Shoplifting29
Other theft20

school Local Schools

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UTC Warrington

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good190 pupils0.7 km
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Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement216 pupils0.8 km
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Beamont Primary School

Good386 pupils0.9 km
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Good221 pupils0.9 km
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Bewsey Lodge Primary School

Good357 pupils1.1 km
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St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good385 pupils1.2 km
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Beamont Collegiate Academy

Good894 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

91 nearby
  • Argos Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Arowna Mini Market0.6 km
  • Greggs @ Tesco0.1 km
  • Nice & Naughty0.6 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies Ltd.0.3 km
  • + 86 more
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Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • 147 Snooker Club0.2 km
  • Blue Bell0.8 km
  • Apartment Bar1.0 km
  • Barley Mow0.8 km
  • Bear and Bottle1.0 km
  • + 27 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

88 nearby
  • Counter's Coffee Bar0.7 km
  • Geek Retreat0.6 km
  • Ozmi Indian Cuisine0.2 km
  • Dorado Lounge0.8 km
  • Flanagans0.8 km
  • + 83 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • Lola's Desserts0.8 km
  • Lotus Garden0.2 km
  • Hung King0.9 km
  • Big Portion0.9 km
  • Di's Deli-licious Dining0.9 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Co op0.4 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.2 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Travelodge Warrington0.8 km
  • Heathside Guest House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Warrington Central0.6 km
  • Warrington0.7 km
  • Warrington Bank Quay1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Owen Street0.1 km
  • St Peter's Way0.2 km
  • Owen Street0.2 km