Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

CENTRAL WAY, WA2 7TJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTRAL WAY, WA2 7TJ.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

77%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

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.

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

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.

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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

White / British74.5%
Asian / British Asian17.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

77%Active
FT: 66%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences219
Public order74
Anti-social behaviour53
Drugs53
Bicycle theft43

school Local Schools

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UTC Warrington

Good208 pupils0.5 km
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St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good385 pupils0.8 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good190 pupils1.0 km
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Good221 pupils1.0 km
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Latchford St James CofE Primary School

Good178 pupils1.0 km
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Beamont Primary School

Good386 pupils1.0 km
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Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.1 km
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Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School

Good697 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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