WA2 — WARRINGTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WA2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WA2 is £281,159, which is 10% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Property values in WA2 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in WA2 have fallen 2.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£384,292	169
Semi-detached	£211,718	476
Terraced	£154,078	556
Flat	£108,607	151
All types	£281,159	1418

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WA2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

WA2 has a crime rate of 84.3 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

44.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

6.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

7.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WA2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WA2 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Andrew's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

188,861

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WA2 are 333.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

333.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WA2 is collected by Warrington Council. The Band D rate is £1,638/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WA2 — WARRINGTON

Area Summary

WA2 (WARRINGTON) offers property prices near the national average (£281,159), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (333 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WA1

WARRINGTON

£308K

▼ 7.8% YoY

WA3

WARRINGTON

£297K

▲ 6.0% YoY

WA4

WARRINGTON

£371K

▲ 0.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WA2?

The average house price in WA2 (WARRINGTON) is £281,159, based on 1418 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 2% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.7% over the past year.

Is WA2 a safe area to live?

Crime in WA2 is close to the national average at 84.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (44.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WA2?

There are 18 schools in or near WA2. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 9 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WA2?

Council tax in WA2 is collected by Warrington Council. The Band D rate is £1,638 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WA2?

The average broadband download speed in WA2 is 333 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WA2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in WA2 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 188,861.