WA2 9EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hughes Avenue, 0.8km from Blackbrook in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Orford ward and the Warrington North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA2 9EH is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 9EH are sourced from Output Area E00063167 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUGHES AVENUE, WA2 9EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUGHES AVENUE, WA2 9EH.
292
40
£ 34,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA2 9EH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WA2 9EH has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA2 9EH. The average age is 39.9. 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
Terraced
£ 159,500
2 sales · Mean £ 159,500
Semi-Detached
£ 83,000
1 sales · Mean £ 83,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA2 9EH has low crime rates — 41 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
St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School
Beamont Collegiate Academy
Brook Acre Community Primary School
Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Bargain Booze0.2 km
- Hapi Hub0.2 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Poplars Ave Post Office0.2 km
- Spar1.0 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Jolly Tanner Inn0.1 km
- The Greenwood Hotel0.6 km
- Orford War Memorial Recr.Club0.6 km
- The Blackburne Arms0.6 km
- Tetley Walker Sports and Social Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Operative0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Neighbours0.6 km
- Poplars Kebab & Pizza House0.2 km
- Wok Inn0.2 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Victors1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Hub Cafe0.7 km
- Nice Express Cafe0.2 km
- Orford Youth Base0.4 km
- Orford Perk0.6 km
- The Willow Cafe0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn (Warrington Central North)1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Padgate1.7 km
- Warrington Central2.4 km
- Warrington2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Poplars Avenue0.1 km
- Statham Avenue0.1 km
- Greenwood Crescent0.1 km
- Statham Avenue0.2 km
- Poplars Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA29EH · Data under Open Government Licence