The postcode WA7 2AL is located in Halton It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. WA7 2AL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
WA7 2AL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of WA7 2AL as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.
The closest road name to WA7 2AL is The Green which is centered 12 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Norton Arms and is 8 m away. The closest railway station is Frodsham Rail Station, 4.67 km away.
The closest primary school to WA7 2AL (for ages 11 and under) is The Brow Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 9, 2021.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for WA7 2AL is covered by the Cheshire police force association and Halton and St Helens is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to WA7 2AL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to WA7 2AL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode WA7 2AL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from WA7 2AL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halton School | Special school | 7-18 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 79 m |
| The Brow Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 9, 2021) | 124 m |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 10, 2019) | 230 m |
| Astmoor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 659 m |
| Bridgewater Park Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 30, 2021) | 684 m |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 711 m |
| Castle View Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 10, 2017) | 816 m |
| The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 28, 2017) | 1.03 km |
| The Grange School | Academy | 3-16 | 1.22 km | |
| Halton Lodge Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (September 30, 2021) | 1.31 km |
| Woodside Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (July 18, 2018) | 1.33 km |
| Palace Fields Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (April 3, 2019) | 1.36 km |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 1.39 km | |
| Hallwood Park Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 2-11 | Requires improvement (October 4, 2018) | 1.44 km |
| Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 19, 2022) | 1.55 km |
| St Berteline's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 1.63 km |
| Windmill Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 3, 2013) | 1.78 km |
| Hillview Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 26, 2018) | 1.96 km |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 20, 2017) | 1.99 km |
| Beechwood Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (December 18, 2019) | 2.02 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from WA7 2AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Kids Childminding | Exempt | 306 m | |
| TOWERVIEW PRIMARY SCHOOL KITCHEN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 23, 2019 | 306 m | |
| ST COLUMBANUS HIGH SCHOOL KITCHEN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 27, 2017 | 888 m | |
| The Corner Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 17, 2017 | 888 m | |
| BALLYMACONNELL PRIVATE NURSING HOME LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2019 | 959 m | |
| The Stables | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 9, 2021 | 1.14 km | |
| COTTAGE KITCHEN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 5, 2020 | 1.3 km | |
| SPAR | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2016 | 1.3 km | |
| THE GROOMSPORT INN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2020 | 1.3 km | |
| MILLBROOK COURT (FOLD:HOUSING WITH CARE) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 9, 2021 | 1.3 km | |
| Riverside Filling Station | Awaiting Inspection | 1.3 km | |
| BALLYHOLME PRIMARY SCHOOL DINING CENTRE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 13, 2017 | 1.34 km | |
| SUNNYSIDE HOUSE | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2022 | 1.36 km | |
| BALLOO HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2022 | 1.41 km | |
| CABBAGE PATCH 2 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2018 | 1.41 km | |
| KILMAINE PRIMARY SCHOOL KITCHEN | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2017 | 1.41 km | |
| The Fox's Den | Awaiting Inspection | 1.41 km | |
| CENTRA WINDMILL | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 14, 2017 | 1.46 km | |
| BALLYHOLME LOCAL MEATS | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 18, 2017 | 1.54 km | |
| BAYLANDS COFFEE COMPANY | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 6, 2017 | 1.54 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to WA7 2AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Norton Arms | 8 m | |
| NORTON ARMS | 38 m | |
| The Brow | 215 m | |
| Hollybank Road | 221 m | |
| The Brow | 227 m | |
| HALTON LEA | 617 m | |
| HALTON LEA | 617 m | |
| HIGH STREET | 2.61 km | |
| Frodsham Rail Station | 4.67 km | |
| Frodsham Rail Station | 4.69 km | |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | 10.6 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 27.98 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 28.02 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to WA7 2AL - Data from Dec 2021
| Pickerings Rough | 809 m | |
| St Bertelines Wood | 1.09 km | |
| Haddock's Wood | 1.23 km | |
| Windmill Hill | 1.49 km | |
| Big Wood | 1.74 km | |
| Wigg Island | 1.86 km | |
| The Gorse | 1.97 km | |
| Big Pool | 2.07 km | |
| Railway Plantation | 2.14 km | |
| Astmoor Salt Marsh | 2.24 km | |
| Beech Wood | 2.24 km | |
| Clough Wood | 2.34 km | |
| Runcorn Sands | 2.41 km | |
| Weir's Gorse | 2.42 km | |
| Sandymoor Pool | 2.43 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for WA7 2AL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 53.33423400 |
| Longitude | -2.69600000 |
| OS Easting | 353749 |
| OS Northing | 0382151 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Cheshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Halton |
| Electoral Ward | Halton Castle |
| Local Authority District | Halton |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Liverpool City Region Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Merseyside |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000006 |
| Travel To Work Area | Warrington and Wigan |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Halton and St Helens |
| Cancer Alliance | Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cheshire and Merseyside |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Halton CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Hard-pressed living Group: Industrious communities Subgroup: Industrious transitions |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Runcorn BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Runcorn BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33006954 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Halton 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Halton 010C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8A1 |