warrington WA12 Postcodes
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Warrington (WA12)
The WA12 postcode area is located in the Warrington postcode town region, within the county of Merseyside, and contains a total of 832 individual postcodes.
There are 13 electoral wards in the WA12 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, 17% of people in WA12 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 WA12 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The WA12 postcode in the Warrington district is home to several neighbourhoods including Orford, Warrington Bank Quay, Westbrook, and Padgate. Situated in the north west of Warrington, WA12 has strong connections to the Manchester and Merseyside areas but still offers plenty of amenities within the district itself.
One of the main attractions to Orford is the Orford Jubilee Park which opened in 1975 and is home to an outdoor amphitheatre, various sports pitches, and a children's play area. Not far away from Orford is Warrington Bank Quay, which is home to the Bank Quay railway station. It offers convenient transportation links with trains travelling to major nearby cities such as Liverpool and Manchester.
Further down the postcode district you find Westbrook which is home to a large retail park, including the Golden Square Shopping Centre. The centre offers a wide range of shops and services, as well as regular entertainment events throughout the year. Other shops within the district include a B&M Home Store, a Currys PC World, and a Greggs. Also located within Westbrook is Westbrook Primary School, which has a strong track record of successful students and is popular with the local community.
The last neighbourhood in the postcode district is Padgate which is home to some historic buildings, however many of the shops located in Padgate have closed in recent years. There are still various services which can be found in the area, such as small grocers and a leisure centre as well as some takeaways. The University of Chester also has an office located within Padgate.
WA12 postcode district in Warrington has plenty of attractions to offer, ranging from pleasant parks and shopping centres to historic sites and educational establishments. The area boasts good transport links to nearby cities and is home to various small shops and businesses, offering convenience to locals and visitors alike.
Demographics
Merseyside
WA12 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.
| Outward Code | WA12 |
| Postal Town | Warrington |
| MSOA Name | St. Helens 015 |
| LSOA Name | St. Helens 015D |
| County | Merseyside |
| Region | Merseyside |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | St. Helens |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
WA12 Electoral Wards
The postal region of WA12, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 17% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.