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Central Warrington

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About

Central Warrington is the town's primary commercial and retail hub, centred around the Golden Square Shopping Centre and adjoining streets like Bridge Street. The area contains a mix of high street chain stores, independent businesses, and service providers. Office buildings and civic functions, including the Town Hall, are located here, supporting the daily business of the town.

The area is structured around several major road junctions, with the Bridgefoot interchange a key transport point near the River Mersey. A network of pedestrianised zones and the Time Square cultural complex, housing the library and market, create focal points within the urban layout. The Old Market Place, one of the original settlement cores, remains a distinct section amidst the modern development.

Area overview

On average Central Warrington has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 246 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Warrington is £40,790 per year. There are 6 schools in Central Warrington: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Central Warrington is home to around 11,239 people, with a population density of about 1,765.2 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
246
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Warrington Population
11,239
Population density
1,765.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
119.14(+219%)
Public order
37.55(+271%)
Drugs
25.54(+555%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.51(+25%)
Shoplifting
19.22(+233%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,639
76.87%
Other White
1,186
10.55%
Indian
220
1.96%
Pakistani
193
1.72%
Other
173
1.54%
Total population: 11,238

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,818
29.61%
No qualifications
1,909
20.06%
Level 3 (A level)
1,608
16.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,276
13.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
980
10.3%
Total 16+ residents: 9,518

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,710
30.27%
Owns outright
1,407
24.9%
Owns with a mortgage
1,292
22.87%
Other social rented
698
12.35%
Social rents from council
387
6.85%
Total households: 5,650

Property prices in Central Warrington

Based on 155 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Central Warrington area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,250 up to £458,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Warrington in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Warrington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced53£169,000
Semi-Detached54£260,000
Detached14£380,000
Flats34£131,000

10 years median price trend in Central Warrington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Warrington.

All postcodes in Central Warrington

WA19JH

Bewsey and Whitecross

WA11HG

St Austins Lane

WA11DJ

Bold Street

WA11AS

Swanick Way

WA11AJ

Horsemarket Street

WA11BF

Napley Heath Close

WA51BA

Beaufort Street

WA12BL

Mersey Street

WA27GQ

Bewsey and Whitecross

WA51GY

Wimborne Close

WA27TL

Central Way

WA12NN

Buttermarket Street

WA49UB

Milner Street

WA11LZ

Hanover Street

WA51BN

Broadhurst Avenue

WA12AG

Scotland Road

WA27LN

Bewsey Road

WA11NF

Wilson Patten Street

WA49UJ

Milner Street

WA51BD

Evelyn Street

WA11RH

Sankey Street

WA19JD

Bewsey and Whitecross

WA11SW

Sankey Street

WA27JR

Froghall Lane

WA27TB

Central Way

WA19UD

Sankey Street

WA11JA

Museum Street

WA11EN

Rylands Street

WA11DN

Bold Street

WA51DF

Gatewarth Industrial Estate

WA27NP

Bewsey and Whitecross

WA46WJ

Milner Street

WA46AQ

Chester Road

WA51BE

Hesketh St North

WA27TF

Central Way

WA46FH

Emperor Court

WA46EZ

Westford Road

WA46BJ

Gainsborough Road

WA12QH

Prince Henry Square

WA27GA

Dalewood Close

WA27HG

Hardy Street

WA51BS

Princess Street

WA11AL

Horsemarket Street

WA20FP

Milner Street

WA11QB

Bewsey and Whitecross

WA49FG

Milner Street

WA19SL

Sankey Street

WA11PJ

Bank Quay Trading Estate

WA27AQ

St Benedicts Close

WA46BQ

Waters Edge

WA27DP

Watkin Street

WA19UT

Sankey Street

WA51AJ

Lancaster Street

WA19UU

Sankey Street

WA19GU

Milner Street

WA11WU

Milner Street

WA27UB

John Street

WA551AQ

Milner Street

WA11EZ

Stanley Street

WA19HR

Milner Street

WA19SR

Sankey Street

WA46AN

Wordsworth Avenue

WA46EU

Morley Road

WA12AP

Bank Street

WA19SS

Sankey Street

WA49YT

Bewsey and Whitecross

WA11YA

Milner Street

WA12NW

Moulders Lane

WA51EA

Hepherd Street

WA49XQ

Milner Street

WA551DU

Milner Street

WA11PG

Wilson Patten Street

WA11HQ

Bold Street

WA11BQ

Beacon Fell Drive

WA51TQ

Robert Street

WA46DU

Elphins Drive

WA11AG

Winmarleigh Street

WA12LT

Buttermarket Street

WA27BU

Hale Street

WA11SB

Sankey Street

WA27AW

Orford Lane

WA49XW

Bewsey and Whitecross

WA11HE

St Austins Lane

WA19TE

Sankey Street

WA11ED

Cairo Street

WA11JL

Bold Street

WA11GN

Stenson Road

WA51BQ

Lavender Gardens

WA45FJ

Milner Street

WA46AX

Irwell Road

WA11RP

Arrowe Park Drive

WA27DS

Bluecoat Street

WA19SE

Sankey Street

WA46YN

Milner Street

WA51NE

Lovely Lane

WA19SG

Sankey Street

WA51DD

Barnard Street

WA51BJ

Evelyn Street

WA49QF

Milner Street

WA27EH

Scott Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.