23,417TOTAL POPULATION
10,256HOUSEHOLDS
3.5%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£41,080AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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WA16 POSTCODE REGION

Warrington (WA16)

The WA16 postcode area is located in the Warrington postcode town region, within the county of Cheshire, and contains a total of 1674 individual postcodes.

There are 69 electoral wards in the WA16 postcode area, including Altrincham, Frodsham, Knutsford, Lymm, Newton-Le-Willows, Runcorn, St Helens, Warrington, Widnes which come under the local authority of the Cheshire East Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 44% of people in WA16 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 WA16 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The WA16 postcode is located in the Warrington district of Cheshire, England. It sits between Liverpool and Manchester, where it adjoins with the postcodes WA1, WA15, WA4, and WA5. The WA16 postcode is very versatile and has something to offer every household. From country parks and riverside trails for outdoor activities to shops, restaurants, and cinemas for leisure, it's a great place to live. It is home to many villages and is renowned for its picturesque views of the River Mersey.

The postcode is made up of eight sectors, each containing a variety of neighbourhoods. Lymm, part of WA16, is a rural village known for its many attractive features. It is a great place to visit for its picturesque river views and unspoiled natural beauty. Lymm also has a range of fantastic options for leisure and entertainment, such as the wonderful Lymm Hotel & Country Club.

The rural village of Croft is also part of WA16. It is known for its beautiful thatched cottages, as well as its vibrancy and growing community. It is surrounded by great parks and nature reserves including No Mans Heath and Wybunbury Moss.

In contrast, Warrington town is a bustling area. The oldest area of the postcode, Warrington Town Centre is a place to shop, dine and find lots of entertainment. It is also home to cultural activities and places of historical interest.

The largest settlement in the WA16 postcode is Culcheth. It is a sought-after area thanks to its excellent transport links and array of amenities. It is particularly known for its variety and quality of independent shops and thrives with businesses at every turn.

From friendly villages and beautiful countryside through to retail centres and vibrant towns, the WA16 postcode has something to offer everyone. It is an excellent area for all types of households, from the maintained cottages of Lymm to the modern homes of Culcheth, and the range of different options in between.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in WA16 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 44%AB
  • 43%C2/C2
  • 13%DE

According to census records, 44% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 6%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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WA16Cheshire

Cheshire

The county of Cheshire

WA16 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 CodeWA16
Postal TownWarrington
MSOA NameCheshire East 007
LSOA NameCheshire East 007A
CountyCheshire
RegionCheshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

WA16 Electoral Wards

The postal region of WA16, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Allostock
Arley
Arley Green
Arthill
Ashley
Ashley Heath
Astle
Bate Heath
Blackden Heath
Bollin
Booth Bank
Boots Green
Broken Cross
Broomedge
Bucklow Hill
Budworth Heath
Chelford
Cross Town
Deansgreen
Feldy
Great Budworth
Hale Barns
Higher Shurlach
Higher Wincham
High Legh
Hoo Green
Hulseheath
Knolls Green
Knutsford
Lach Dennis
Leftwich
Lindow End
Lostock Gralam
Lostock Green
Lower Peover
Marston
Marthall
Mere
Mobberley
Morley
Morley Green
Moss End
New Mills
Noonsun
Ollerton
Over Knutsford
Over Peover
Over Tabley
Paddockhill
Parkgate
Peover Eye
Peover Heath
Pickmere
Plumley
Rostherne
Row-of-Trees
Rudheath
Shaw Heath
Smithy Green
Swan Green
Sworton Heath
Tabley Hill
Tatton Dale
Thorns Green
Trent and Mersey Canal
Warburton Green
Whisterfield
Wincham
Wincham Brook
Withington Green
Browse Postcodes in WA16

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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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