WA2 7TJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Central Way, 0.4km from Warrington in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Bewsey and Whitecross ward and the Warrington South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.0% year-on-year. 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 7TJ are sourced from Output Area E00173156 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CENTRAL WAY, WA2 7TJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTRAL WAY, WA2 7TJ.
246
30
£ 38,400 /yr
77%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA2 7TJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. WA2 7TJ combines 77% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 12.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA2 7TJ. The average age is 30.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 104,000
13 sales · Mean £ 103,653
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA2 7TJ is above average at 138 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
UTC Warrington
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Latchford St James CofE Primary School
Beamont Primary School
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School
Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
96 nearby- Baker J's Pie & Sandwich Co.0.6 km
- M M Newsagent0.6 km
- Petit Francais0.6 km
- Singletons0.6 km
- Yates and Greer Ltd0.6 km
- + 91 more
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- Babylon0.6 km
- Friars Court0.7 km
- Reef0.7 km
- The Brass Monkey0.7 km
- The Palmyra0.9 km
- + 45 more
Restaurant, Cafe
105 nearby- Cafe at the end of the Universe0.6 km
- Cafe at the Outset1.0 km
- Hidden Wonderland0.6 km
- Liquor Library0.7 km
- New Eastern Point0.6 km
- + 100 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- Casa Mexica Ltd.0.6 km
- Cotto Pasta Kitchen0.6 km
- Culture Warrington0.8 km
- Flame Grill House0.7 km
- Full Stop0.6 km
- + 60 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Heathside Guest House0.7 km
- Travelodge Warrington0.8 km
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Co op0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington Central0.3 km
- Warrington0.6 km
- Warrington Bank Quay1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cockhedge Lane0.3 km
- Cockhedge Lane0.3 km
- Warrington Central Rail Station0.3 km
- Central Station Taxi Rank0.3 km
- Central Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA27TJ · Data under Open Government Licence