WA2 postcode area
The WA2 postcode district spans 10 neighbourhoods (MSOAs) in St. Helens, Warrington. Area Scores range from 10 to 84 across them.
In summary
There is a sharp split within the WA2 district: Padgate & Paddington scores 85 out of 100 (#1,033 of 6,856 nationally) while Blackbrook sits at 10 — neighbours on the map, 75 points apart on the index. It mixes both ends of the national picture — 2 neighbourhoods in the least-deprived third of England and 6 in the most-deprived third. Median prices range from £145,500 in Fairfield & Howley to £245,000 in Padgate & Paddington. Note that the district straddles 2 local authorities — St. Helens and Warrington — so its neighbourhoods answer to different councils.
| Neighbourhood | Nat. rank | Area score | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padgate & PaddingtonWarrington | 1,033 | 85 | £245,000 |
| Houghton Green & FearnheadWarrington | 2,171 | 68 | £233,000 |
| Winwick & BurtonwoodWarrington | 3,727 | 46 | £230,000 |
| Newton-le-WillowsSt. Helens | 4,317 | 37 | £231,500 |
| Central WarringtonWarrington | 4,783 | 30 | £215,000 |
| OrfordWarrington | 5,160 | 25 | £175,000 |
| Fairfield & HowleyWarrington | 5,407 | 21 | £145,500 |
| HulmeWarrington | 5,866 | 14 | £172,000 |
| Bewsey & DallamWarrington | 5,969 | 13 | £168,750 |
| BlackbrookWarrington | 6,161 | 10 | £180,000 |
Nearby areas
Postcode districts around WA2.
A postcode district overlaps several neighbourhoods, so figures are shown per neighbourhood rather than as a single postcode average — neighbouring areas can differ a lot. Neighbourhood (MSOA) boundaries contain ONS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025, Open Government Licence v3.0.