48,831TOTAL POPULATION
20,739HOUSEHOLDS
8.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£23,400AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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WA9 POSTCODE REGION

Warrington (WA9)

The WA9 postcode area is located in the Warrington postcode town region, within the county of Merseyside, and contains a total of 1513 individual postcodes.

There are 25 electoral wards in the WA9 postcode area, including Altrincham, Frodsham, Knutsford, Lymm, Newton-Le-Willows, Runcorn, St Helens, Warrington, Widnes which come under the local authority of the St. Helens Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 11% of people in WA9 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 WA9 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The WA9 postcode in Warrington, UK, covers part of the town of St. Helens and some other parts of Merseyside. It consists of six post towns including Haydock, Sutton, Newton-in-Makerfield, Billinge, Rainford and Clock Face.

The area is predominantly residential in nature, with local services and amenities available, including pubs, restaurants, supermarkets, schools, dentists and medical centres. Its close proximity to Warrington town centre ensures easy access to a wealth of leisure activities.

St. Helens Rugby Football Club is based in the area and hosts many exciting matches throughout the year. Also nearby are World of Glass, a museum and art gallery; the original Church of St Helens (which was destroyed by a fire in 1668); and the Pilkington Glass Factory, a popular tourist attraction.

Commuters from the area benefit from easy access to the M6 and M62 motorways, which link the region with Manchester and Liverpool. The local bus service provides regular connections to both cities and other local attractions. Rainford railway station is the nearest to the WA9 postcode area, providing links to neighbouring Wigan, Liverpool, and Manchester.

The area is well serviced by local organisations, with Sandymoor Community Centre being the most notable. The centre hosts a range of social and leisure activities for all ages, from keep-fit classes to Tai Chi. Additionally, the centre works in partnership with numerous organisations to provide support for vulnerable people in the area.

TheWA9 postcode is a great place to live - with plenty of local amenities and attractions, convenient transport links, and access to a range of leisure activities. It offers the perfect mixture of both city and countryside living, providing a relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy life in Merseyside.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 85%WORKING
  • 15%UNEMPLOYED

15% of people in WA9 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 11%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 41%DE

According to census records, 11% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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WA9Merseyside

Merseyside

The county of Merseyside

WA9 is located in the county of Merseyside, in England.

Merseyside has a total population of 1,406,400, making it the 9th largest county in the UK.

Merseyside has a total area of 250 square miles, and a population density of 2174 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Merseyside Postal Town Map
Outward CodeWA9
Postal TownWarrington
MSOA NameSt. Helens 014
LSOA NameSt. Helens 014C
CountyMerseyside
RegionMerseyside
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySt. Helens
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

WA9 Electoral Wards

The postal region of WA9, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Blackbrook
Broad Oak
Brown Edge
Clock Face
Collins Green
Denton's Green
Derbyshire Hill
Grange Park
Haresfinch
Lea Green
Marshall's Cross
Moss Bank
Moss Nook
Newtown
Nut Grove
Parr
Peasley Cross
Rainhill
Ravenhead
St Helens
Sutton
Sutton Heath
Sutton Leach
Thatto Heath
Toll Bar
West Park
Browse Postcodes in WA9

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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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