40,578TOTAL POPULATION
17,486HOUSEHOLDS
5.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£34,840AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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WA11 POSTCODE REGION

Warrington (WA11)

The WA11 postcode area is located in the Warrington postcode town region, within the county of Merseyside, and contains a total of 1204 individual postcodes.

There are 43 electoral wards in the WA11 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, 18% of people in WA11 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 WA11 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The WA11 postcode in the UK is located within the Prescot, St Helens and Rainhill areas of Merseyside. It covers the villages of Clock Face, Rainford, Carr Mill, Eccleston, and Parr. It also contains parts of the Sankey Valley Country Park and the St. Helens marina on the Sankey Canal.

The postcode region is home to several historical landmarks and places of interest, such as the Clock Face Colliery, St. Helens Railway Station, St. Mark's Church, and St. Jude's Cathedral. The area is also known for its industrial heritage, with many factories that remain from the Industrial Revolution.

The postcode also provides excellent transport links to Manchester, Warrington, and Liverpool. The main train route that runs through the area is the West Coast Main Line which connects Prescot to Watford and London. The Liverpool-Manchester Metrolink serves the area, providing convenient access to Warrington, Widnes, Warrington, and Liverpool. There are also regular bus services from St. Mary's Church in Rainford and St. Helens Station.

The town of St. Helens is the nearest shopping center, offering a variety of shops, supermarkets, cafes, and bars. This is also the site of the Haydock Racecourse and the Haydock British Touring Car Championship.

In terms of education, there are several local primary schools located in the postcode area, offering a range of programs and resources to cater for children of all ages. Locally, children can attend Rainford High Technology College and St. Julie's Catholic High School. The local university is the University of Central Lancashire, located in nearby Preston.

The postcode features a number of parks and open spaces, including Sankey Valley, Lower Derwent Valley, Carr Mill Dam, and Burtonwood Adventure Park. Locally, there are many local activities and attractions to take part in, from the annual Blackbrook Fair in St. Helens to the many nearby golf courses and lakes.

TheWA11 postcode is an ideal place to live for those looking for easy transport links, an abundance of education options, and a variety of activities to enjoy. It provides a great combination of urban and rural living, making it a perfect location for anyone looking for a place to call home.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89%WORKING
  • 11%UNEMPLOYED

11% of people in WA11 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 18%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 29%DE

According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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WA11Merseyside

Merseyside

The county of Merseyside

WA11 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 CodeWA11
Postal TownWarrington
MSOA NameSt. Helens 008
LSOA NameSt. Helens 008F
CountyMerseyside
RegionMerseyside
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySt. Helens
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

WA11 Electoral Wards

The postal region of WA11, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Ashton-in-Makerfield
Billinge
Brownlow
Bryn
Chadwick Green
Clinkham Wood
Crank
Crawford
Digmoor
Downall Green
Far Moor
Garswood
Goose Green
Hall Green
Haresfinch
Hawkley
Higher End
Highfield
Houghwood
Kings Moss
Laffak
Lamberhead Green
Land Gate
Longshaw
Moss Bank
New Boston
Newgate
New Houses
Old Boston
Orrell
Orrell Post
Park Hill
Pemberton
Poolstock
Rainford
Rainford Brook
Rainford Junction
Simm's Lane End
Tanhouse
Tithe Barn Hillock
Tontine
Up Holland
Winstanley
Worsley Mesnes
Browse Postcodes in WA11

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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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