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WA3

WARRINGTON

Cheshire, North West, England

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WA3 encompasses WARRINGTON and its surrounding areas in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £297,313
1yr change ▲ 6.0%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£297,313

▲ 6.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

4% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

24 schools

Broadband Speed

339 Mbps

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.

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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

£268K £286K £304K £322K £340K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

7

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

294,348

Population

62

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.

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339.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

83%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WA3 WARRINGTON

What is the average house price in WA3 WARRINGTON?
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 WARRINGTON 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 is the population of WA3 WARRINGTON?
The population of WA3 (WARRINGTON) is approximately 294,348 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 25% are privately rented, and 25% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WA3 WARRINGTON?
There are 24 schools in or near WA3. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

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