40,666TOTAL POPULATION
17,753HOUSEHOLDS
6.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£40,040AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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WA2 POSTCODE REGION

Warrington (WA2)

The WA2 postcode area is located in the Warrington postcode town region, within the county of Cheshire, and contains a total of 1219 individual postcodes.

There are 25 electoral wards in the WA2 postcode area, including Altrincham, Frodsham, Knutsford, Lymm, Newton-Le-Willows, Runcorn, St Helens, Warrington, Widnes which come under the local authority of the Warrington Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 14% of people in WA2 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of WA2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


WA2 is a postcode located in Warrington, Cheshire in the United Kingdom. It covers the town centre, neighbouring areas such as Bewsey, Orford, Padgate, and applied to various districts in the town including Appleton, Stockton Heath, Warrington Bank Quay, and Lymm.

WA2 lies in the southern portion of Warrington, surrounded by the postcodes of WA1 to its south, WA5 to its east, WN5 to its north and WA3 to the west. It shares a boundary with Cheshire West in the north-west corner, the River Mersey in the south-west corner and the Warrington and St Helens Canal in the south-east.

In the north of WA2 lies the wooded area of Westbrook Farm, a green area ideal for walking and cycling. In the south-east, is the striking Pepper Street Business Park. Warrington Bank Quay train station, a popular transport hub, is located in the east of WA2.

The area is home to diverse recreational activities, ranging from the Warrington Wolves Rugby League Club in the centre of the postcode, to two excellent golf courses at Oakfield Golf Club and Sankey Valley Golf Course, which can be found on the outskirts on either side.

The Golden Square Shopping Centre is also a prominent feature of WA2 and attracts shoppers from far and wide. Shoppers can expect to find a variety of high-end stores, a cinema, bowling alley, and multiple eateries to choose from.

Cultural attractions across WA2 include the Warrington Museum and Art Gallery in the centre of the postcode, and the historic St Elphin's Church on the borders. Both offer a wide variety of exhibitions and events for locals and visitors to enjoy.

Car drivers in the area will benefit from convenient, safe, and free parking throughout the orchard area of the postcode, as well as a number of pay-and-display parking lots.

The area boasts an impressive broadband speed of 47.75 Mbps, higher than the national average of 37 MBPs. This makes WA2 an ideal location for tech businesses and remote workers.

A wealth of services and businesses in Warrington are attracted to the area, from car dealers to professional lenders.

WA2 is a pleasant place to live, work, and enjoy recreational activities in a safe and attractive environment.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 13%UNEMPLOYED

13% of people in WA2 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 14%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 35%DE

According to census records, 14% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 92%WHITE
  • 8%NON-WHITE

92% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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WA2Cheshire

Cheshire

The county of Cheshire

WA2 is located in the county of Cheshire, in England.

Cheshire has a total population of 1,048,100, making it the 19th largest county in the UK.

Cheshire has a total area of 904 square miles, and a population density of 447 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Cheshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeWA2
Postal TownWarrington
MSOA NameWarrington 007
LSOA NameWarrington 007B
CountyCheshire
RegionCheshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityWarrington
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

WA2 Electoral Wards

The postal region of WA2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Birchwood
Blackwood
Cheshire
Cinnamon Brow
Croft
Dallam
Fearnhead
Grange
Hermitage Green
Houghton Green
Hulme
Kenyon
Lane Head
Little Town
Locking Stumps
Longbarn
Longford
Lowton Heath
New Lane End
Newton Park
Orford
Padgate
Sankey Brook
Town of Lowton
Winwick
Winwick Quay
Browse Postcodes in WA2

Dig even deeper into the WA2 postcode by clicking on a postcode below:

Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (WA) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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