WA1 2DF postcode in Warrington, England
WA1 2DF is a postcode in Warrington, in the Fairfield and Howley ward. It is in the Warrington North parliamentary constituency and the Cheshire police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where WA1 2DF is, and what is near it
- WA1 2DF
- Other postcodes in WA1 2: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 6 bus stops
- 2 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.3894, longitude -2.5801)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after WA1 2DF?
- WarringtonCouncil, for all local services Warrington: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around WA1 2DF Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- CheshirePolice force area
- Warrington NorthParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Charlotte Nichols (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Charlotte Nichols
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at WA1 2DF?
Every home and business at WA1 2DF can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at WA1 2DF?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for WA1 2DF.
Check the bin days for WA1 2DF on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is WA1 2DF at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 18 homes and businesses at WA1 2DF. 18 are in an area at low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Warrington
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for WA1 2DF: 1,504 properties in Warrington are at high risk (1.4% of all its properties). All the figures for Warrington
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of WA1 2DF is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 15:31 on 23 October 2026.
- River Mersey from Runcorn to WoolstonFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Mersey from Runcorn to Woolston
- Lower River Mersey including Warrington, Runcorn and Lymm areasFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Lower River Mersey including Warrington, Runcorn and Lymm areas
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 15:31 on 23 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near WA1 2DF?
Homes in WA1 2 sold for a typical £135,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 31 sales, down 3.6% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached 2 sales, too few to price
- Semi-detached £238,000 6 sales
- Terraced £147,500 12 sales
- Flat or maisonette £115,000 11 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole WA1 district: a typical £237,000 from 279 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in WA1 2DF
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in WA1 2DF from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near WA1 2DF?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,160 homes in the neighbourhood around WA1 2DF. Over half of them (51%) are in council tax band A. More were built from 2000 to 2009 than in any other period (30%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Warrington for 2026‑27: £2,448. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,632 (band A) to £2,448 (band D); band A, the most common, is £1,632.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 590 (51%) | £1,632 |
| Band B | about 410 (35%) | £1,904 |
| Band C | about 110 (9%) | £2,176 |
| Band D | about 50 (4%) | £2,448 |
| Band E | withheld | £2,992 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,535 |
| Band G | withheld | £4,079 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,895 |
When the homes were built
- 22% Before 1900
- 2% 1900 to 1918
- 3% 1919 to 1939
- Withheld 1945 to 1964
- 10% 1965 to 1982
- 19% 1983 to 1999
- 30% 2000 to 2009
- 15% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Warrington before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of WA1 2DF is in (ONS area E01012480), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near WA1 2DF?
The nearest open schools to WA1 2DF, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to WA1 2DF?
The nearest railway station to the centre of WA1 2DF is Warrington Central Rail Station, 900 metres away in a straight line.
- Warrington Central Rail Station Railway station 900 mWalk
- Warrington Bank Quay Rail Station Railway station 1.5 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
6 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest St. Elphins Close, 55 m away.
More stations near WA1 2DF, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near WA1 2DF?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of WA1 2DF, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Cockhedge Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01925 244655 650 mWalk
- Helsby Street Med/Ctr Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01925 972590 650 mWalk
- Greenbank Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2026 · Phone 01925 631132 1.0 kmWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near WA1 2DF?
The nearest charging points to the centre of WA1 2DF, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Warrington Borough Council Charging point · 60 chargers 800 mWalk
- ChargePoint Charging point · 6 chargers 1.0 kmWalk
- Pod Point Charging point · 4 chargers 1.4 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near WA1 2DF?
The nearest to the centre of WA1 2DF, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- AMK Orthodontics Limited Phone 0161 926 0629 900 mWalk
- Revive Dental Care - Warrington Phone 01604 602491 1.1 kmWalk
- Signature Smiles - Warrington Phone 01925 414170 1.1 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to WA1 2DF?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Warrington Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2024 · Phone 01925 635911 2.1 kmCycle
- Spire Cheshire Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report May 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01925 215002 5.8 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near WA1 2DF?
The nearest care homes to the centre of WA1 2DF, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Florence Mill Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report March 2024 · Phone 01925 573772 0 mWalk
- Cromwell Court Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2022, over 3 years old 300 mWalk
- Riverside Point Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report February 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 07917 898850 400 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near WA1 2DF?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of WA1 2DF, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Superdrug Pharmacy, Cockhedge Way Mon to Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun closed · Phone 01925 653529 650 mWalk
- Corkers Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat 9am to 3pm; Sun closed · Phone 01925 632079 800 mWalk
- Manchester Road Pharmacy Mon to Fri 8:30am to 9pm; Sat 9am to 9pm; Sun 9am to 7pm · Phone 01925 234568 1.0 kmWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near WA1 2DF?
The nearest vets to the centre of WA1 2DF on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- The Pet Vet Phone +44 1925 906442 550 mWalk
- Orford Lane Veterinary Surgery Phone +44 1925 634881 1.1 kmWalk
- Willows Veterinary Group Phone +44 1925 445500 1.3 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is WA1 2DF in a conservation area?
The centre of WA1 2DF is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near WA1 2DF?
Police.uk records 471 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of WA1 2DF in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: drugs 23, vehicle crime 11, other crime 10, burglary 9, possession of weapons 9, bicycle theft 6, robbery 6, theft from the person 3.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for WA1 2DF
- Ward
- Fairfield and Howley
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- North West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Warrington
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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