WA2 8TX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Orford in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Orford ward and the Warrington North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA2 8TX is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8TX are sourced from Output Area E00063148 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA2 8TX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA2 8TX.
313
39
£ 35,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA2 8TX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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
WA2 8TX is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA2 8TX. The average age is 39.4. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA2 8TX has low crime rates — 28 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
Beamont Collegiate Academy
St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School
Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School
Beamont Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Central Avenue Food and Wine0.5 km
- Cuptorul De Aur1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- Mini Late Shop0.9 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- St Benedicts Parish Centre0.7 km
- Orford War Memorial Recr.Club0.3 km
- The Blackburne Arms0.3 km
- Rylands Recreation Club0.8 km
- Tetley Walker Sports and Social Club0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bap Fusion0.9 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.9 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- Tasty Bites0.7 km
- The Hub Cafe0.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Chilli Masala0.9 km
- Direct Pizza and Kebab House0.5 km
- Dollington's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Midnight Delivery0.9 km
- Orange Pizza0.9 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.8 km
- Co op0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Co-Operative0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn (Warrington Central North)0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington Central1.7 km
- Warrington1.8 km
- Padgate1.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Margaret's School0.2 km
- Birtles Road0.2 km
- Tetleys Club0.3 km
- Tetleys Club0.3 km
- Orford Green0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA28TX · Data under Open Government Licence