Postcode report
WA2 0QW Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About WA2 0QW: area rating, property, schools and local change
WA2 0QW is a postcode in Poulton North, Warrington, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WA2 0QW, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WA2 0QW are housing and safety, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WA2 0QW is based on Warrington 012 Census 2021. It covers 9,027 residents, 3,141 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 83% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near WA2 0QW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WA2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £198k from 110 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WA2 0QW can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WA2 0QW by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WA2 0QW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 28 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WA2 0QW
Is WA2 0QW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 17% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WA2 0QW?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WA2 0QW?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WA2 0QW?
LocaleIQ matched WA2 0QW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WA2 0QW?
The latest median sold price is £198k based on 110 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WA2 0QW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 28 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.