Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

SANDY LANE, WA2 9BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDY LANE, WA2 9BX.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA2 9BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WA2 9BX's 60% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 8.6% year-on-year.

home £219,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA2 9BX is a safe, established residential area on Sandy Lane, 0.6km from Orford in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Orford ward and the Warrington North constituency.

For families considering a move, WA2 9BX represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £219k, up 8.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA2 9BX are sourced from Output Area E00063173 (shared with 6 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 9BX. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 177,500

6 sales · Mean £ 176,000

Detached

£ 237,499

2 sales · Mean £ 237,499

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

WA2 9BX has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences119
Public order22
Drugs17
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good472 pupils0.3 km
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Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School

Good273 pupils0.5 km
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Beamont Collegiate Academy

Good894 pupils0.5 km
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St Andrew's CofE Primary School

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

Outstanding204 pupils0.6 km
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Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School

Outstanding100 pupils0.8 km
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Brook Acre Community Primary School

Good241 pupils0.9 km
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Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement216 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Best Go Local Express0.5 km
  • Londis0.5 km
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Bargain Booze0.4 km
  • Hapi Hub0.2 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Orford Perk0.4 km
  • The Willow Cafe0.2 km
  • Starbucks1.0 km
  • Tasty Bites0.9 km
  • The Hub Cafe0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • The Orford Fryer0.5 km
  • Neighbours0.7 km
  • Poplars Kebab & Pizza House0.4 km
  • Wok Inn0.5 km
  • Golden Sunrise1.0 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Jolly Tanner Inn0.3 km
  • The Greenwood Hotel0.8 km
  • Orford War Memorial Recr.Club0.4 km
  • The Blackburne Arms0.4 km
  • Tetley Walker Sports and Social Club0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Operative0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn (Warrington Central North)0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Padgate1.8 km
  • Warrington Central2.2 km
  • Warrington2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Kirkstone Avenue0.3 km
  • Kirkstone Avenue0.3 km
  • Birtles Road0.3 km
  • Poplars Avenue0.3 km
  • St Margaret's School0.3 km