WA3 — WARRINGTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WA3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WA3 is £297,313, broadly in line with the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Property values in WA3 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in WA3 have risen 6.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£398,455	690
Semi-detached	£237,807	848
Terraced	£169,276	422
Flat	£126,902	137
All types	£297,313	2170

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WA3

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WA3 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in WA3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WA3 has 24 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Lowton Junior and Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Lowton West Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Luke's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

294,348

Population

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

25.0%

Private rent

25.0%

Social rent

25.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WA3 are 339.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

339.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WA3 is collected by Salford. The Band D rate is £2,214/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

WA3 — WARRINGTON

Area Summary

WA3 (WARRINGTON) offers property prices near the national average (£297,313), low crime (94% below national average), 24 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (339 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WA2

WARRINGTON

£281K

▼ 2.7% YoY

WA4

WARRINGTON

£371K

▲ 0.6% YoY

WA5

WARRINGTON

£279K

▼ 5.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WA3?

The average house price in WA3 (WARRINGTON) is £297,313, based on 2170 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 4% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.0% over the past year.

Is WA3 a safe area to live?

Crime in WA3 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WA3?

There are 24 schools in or near WA3. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WA3?

Council tax in WA3 is collected by Salford. The Band D rate is £2,214 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WA3?

The average broadband download speed in WA3 is 339 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 83%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WA3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in WA3 are owner-occupied. 25% are privately rented and 25% are social housing. The total population is approximately 294,348.