POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
WA1 2GW postcode decision report
Mixed move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. The current flood seam matches 1 feature (FZ3). Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 18 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 30 Sep 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £200,500Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Sep 2025
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal 1 feature matchFZ3
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 18 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Sep 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
1 flood feature matchThe current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ3.
Transport
4 within 400mWA1 2GW links 4 transport stops within 400m and 21 within 800m. 4 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Ambulance Station (BCT) at about 305m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
72 within 1200mWA1 2GW currently links 72 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 19 food and drink, 14 grocery, 13 personal services. The closest mapped place is The Dragon City at about 761m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
3,965 online job adverts observedWarrington local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 3,440 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched WA1 2GW in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
18 nearby school rows18 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for WA1 2GW. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 15WA1 2GW has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 15 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 140, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 44 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£200,500
Strong sample. Based on 24 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Sep 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of WA1 2GW, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
19 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (12), restaurant (5), cafe (2).
Amenity group
Grocery
14 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (7), supermarket (6), bakery (1).
Amenity group
Personal services
13 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by beauty (7), hairdresser (6).
Amenity group
Nightlife
12 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (11), bar (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
The Dragon City
Fast Food in the current nearby-place seam.
Personal services
Divine Nails & Beauty
Beauty at 1, Arnold Street, Warrington.
Grocery
Select & Save
Convenience at 178, Manchester Road, Warrington.
Fuel
Esso
Fuel Station at 178, Manchester Road, Warrington.
Health
Well Pharmacy
Pharmacy at 276, Manchester Road, Warrington.
Health
Manchester Road Pharmacy
Pharmacy at 264, Manchester Road, Warrington.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Bruche Academy
Primary option in WA1 3TT. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School
Primary option in WA1 3SZ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary option in WA1 2GN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for WA1 2GW before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around WA1 2GW.
Open broadband checkerRecommended tool
Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like WA1 2GW with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess WA1 2GW.
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Ask vetted agents
If this postcode stays on your shortlist, ask BeforeYouMove to review and route your enquiry to vetted partner estate agents covering WA1 2GW.
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