warrington WA8 Postcodes
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Warrington (WA8)
The WA8 postcode area is located in the Warrington postcode town region, within the county of Cheshire, and contains a total of 2215 individual postcodes.
There are 34 electoral wards in the WA8 postcode area, including Altrincham, Frodsham, Knutsford, Lymm, Newton-Le-Willows, Runcorn, St Helens, Warrington, Widnes which come under the local authority of the Halton Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 15% of people in WA8 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 WA8 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The WA8 postcode in Warrington district is an area that covers the town of Widnes and the village of Appleton. It stretches from the Mersey Estuary in the north to the Manchester Ship Canal in the south, and from the Line of Mersey in the west to Newton-le-Willows and Warrington in the east.
The main town in the area is Widnes, which is a large industrial town located on the north bank of the River Mersey. Widnes has a population of over 60,000 and its main industries include chemical production and port activities.
The village of Appleton is located in the eastern part of the postcode area and it is known for its grand 17th century manor house. The village is known for its country pubs and pretty cottages.
The WA8 postcode area has a number of shopping centres, including the Golden Square Shopping Centre, Widnes Market, Riverside Retail Park and Widnes Retail Park. There are also several leisure and recreation facilities located in the area, including a soccer centre, golf courses, horse riding centres, theatres, a private cinema and a range of parks and green spaces.
The area also has a number of schools including primary and secondary schools, several sixth form colleges and a university, John Moores University. The Orford Park in Warrington is also found in the WA8 postcode area.
The WA8 postcode area is well connected with other areas in Warrington by public transport, with buses, trains and ferries running to various destinations throughout the region. There are also several major motorways running through the area.
Residents of the WA8 postcode area are served by a number of health services, including a hospital in Warrington, the Halton Hospital in Widnes and a number of doctors' surgeries.
Due to its close proximity to Manchester, Liverpool and other large cities in the north-west, WA8 postcode area is a popular place to live for commuters. The area is also popular with tourists, with many attractions in the area, such as the Mersey Ferries, the Cheshire Warrington Museum and art gallery, the World of Sports indoor arena and the Knowsley Safari Park.
Demographics
Cheshire
WA8 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.
| Outward Code | WA8 |
| Postal Town | Warrington |
| MSOA Name | Halton 003 |
| LSOA Name | Halton 003C |
| County | Cheshire |
| Region | Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Halton |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
WA8 Electoral Wards
The postal region of WA8, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Saturday, April 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.