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WA2 7BT area guide

Who lives in WA2 7BT, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Neighbourhood: Central Warrington
Council: Warrington
Region: North West
Neighbourhood population: 1,729 (2024)

WA2 7BTWarrington

At a glance

What WA2 7BT is like

WA2 7BT is a postcode in the Central Warrington neighbourhood of Warrington. Nothing here is published for a single postcode, so these figures describe the neighbourhood around it: about 1,729 people. 27.1% of households own their home, 24.2% rent privately and 48.5% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 30–34, and 49.8% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in WA2 7 sold for a median of £135,100 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WA2 7BT compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

1.0/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

9/ 10

Higher than most — 69.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£135,100

Median over 74 sales in WA2 7, +3.9% on the year before.

TransportMore

7.0/ 10

Very good — 2 stations within a mile, 57 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 12 rated schools within 1 mile are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£40,790

Average a year, before tax — higher than 13% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
Higher crime than mostLook closer
69.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
02
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
03
A big private rental marketPositive
24.2% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England. Tenant demand is established here.
04
A lot of social housingLook closer
48.5% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
05
Well connectedPositive
2 stations within a mile and 57 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

Questions

WA2 7BT FAQs

Is WA2 7BT a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 1.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 69.8 per 1,000 people a year, band 9 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10 (very good).

How much does a house cost in WA2 7BT?

The median sale price over the last year was £135,100.

Homes in WA2 7 sold for a median of £135,100 across 74 sales in the year to August 2026, +3.9% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is WA2 7BT safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 69.8 offences per 1,000 people a year around WA2 7BT, more than double the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 9 of 10.

Who lives in WA2 7BT?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 30–34, at 8.8% of residents. 27.1% of households own their home. The most common home is terraced (47.7%).

Which council covers WA2 7BT?

WA2 7BT is in Warrington.

WA2 7BT is in Warrington, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is WA2 7BT?

Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.

There are 57 bus stops within 800m and 2 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 7.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Warrington Central Rail Station, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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