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WA2

WARRINGTON

Cheshire, North West, England

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WA2 is the postcode district for WARRINGTON, located in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £281,159
1yr change ▼ 2.7%
Crime 4% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£281,159

▼ 2.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

2% below national avg

Crime Rate

84.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

4% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

333 Mbps

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.

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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

£206K £263K £320K £378K £435K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

9

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

188,861

Population

62

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.

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333.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

WA

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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Frequently Asked Questions about WA2 WARRINGTON

What is the average house price in WA2 WARRINGTON?
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 WARRINGTON 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 is the population of WA2 WARRINGTON?
The population of WA2 (WARRINGTON) is approximately 188,861 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WA2 WARRINGTON?
There are 18 schools in or near WA2. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 9 Good. None require improvement.

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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