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About

Central Warrington is the commercial and retail hub of the town, featuring a mix of shops, restaurants, and offices. The area is anchored by Golden Square Shopping Centre, which houses major high-street brands and independent retailers. Nearby, the historic Market Gate area offers a traditional market with fresh produce and local goods. The town centre is well-connected, with Warrington Bank Quay and Warrington Central railway stations providing links to Manchester, Liverpool, and beyond.

Cultural landmarks in Central Warrington include the Pyramid Arts Centre and Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, showcasing local history and exhibitions. The area also has several green spaces, such as Queens Gardens, offering a quiet retreat amid the urban environment. With a range of pubs, cafes, and entertainment venues, Central Warrington serves as a focal point for both daytime activity and nightlife. The blend of modern amenities and historical elements gives the area a distinct character.

Area overview

On average Central Warrington has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 259 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Central Warrington is £38,400 per year. There are 6 schools in Central Warrington: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
259
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
28.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 145 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Central Warrington area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,250 up to £425,000.

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
Detached8£297,500
Flats39£130,000
Semi-Detached45£260,000
Terraced53£177,000

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

WA11GR

Central Warrington

WA11LZ

Hanover Street

WA12BH

Mersey Street

WA12EW

Bridge Street

WA19SE

Sankey Street

WA19GH

Milner Street

WA19SP

Sankey Street

WA19TH

Sankey Street

WA19TP

Sankey Street

WA19TY

Sankey Street

WA19WD

Sankey Street

WA27DP

Owen Street

WA27HG

Cobden Street

WA27TB

Central Way

WA27TG

Central Way

WA49XF

Milner Street

WA49QF

Milner Street

WA52YL

Milner Street

WA11EJ

Rylands Street

WA12AE

Crown Street

WA19GU

Milner Street

WA11XG

Sankey Street

WA11DF

Milner Street

WA11LD

Museum Street

WA19FR

Milner Street

WA19SG

Sankey Street

WA19TL

Central Warrington

WA27LS

Bewsey Road

WA46BA

Irwell Road

WA46HD

Taylor Street

WA46RJ

Greenall's Avenue

WA49RL

Central Warrington

WA49TN

Milner Street

WA51BP

Larkspur Grove

WA11JG

Bold Street

WA11HE

Friars Lane

WA11UP

Crosfield Street

WA11HU

Museum Street

WA12HJ

Bridge Street

WA19SN

Sankey Street

WA27AL

Cobden Street

WA27AQ

St Benedicts Close

WA27BS

Houghton Street

WA27TE

Central Way

WA46AP

Greeba Avenue

WA46BD

Irwell Road

WA46DF

Copeland Road

WA46FE

Camberwell Drive

WA46FN

Central Warrington

WA49TX

Milner Street

WA51AD

Milner Street

WA19HG

Milner Street

WA11GT

Central Warrington

WA11SL

Garven Place

WA11TD

Sankey Street

WA12NL

Buttermarket Street

WA12QF

Central Warrington

WA19TA

Sankey Street

WA19TJ

Central Warrington

WA19UN

Sankey Street

WA27DH

Buckley Street

WA27DS

Bluecoat Street

WA27FW

Central Way

WA27FY

Oliver Street

WA27NN

Central Warrington

WA27NG

Dallam Lane

WA46BX

Meadow Avenue

WA49QZ

Milner Street

WA51AU

Guardian Street

WA51TW

Garibaldi Street

WA19GN

Milner Street

WA11AQ

Town Hill

WA11BZ

Palmyra Square South

WA11LT

Factory Lane

WA11QE

Horsemarket Street

WA11RZ

Central Warrington

WA11TP

Horsemarket Street

WA12BP

Mersey Street

WA12RR

Friars Gate

WA19TR

Sankey Street

WA19TX

Sankey Street

WA19WF

Sankey Street

WA27AF

Grounds Street

WA27DW

Hale Street

WA27JX

Arthur Street

WA27LE

Paul Street

WA27NJ

Bewsey Road

WA27TS

Central Warrington

WA41WW

Milner Street

WA46AZ

Derwent Road

WA46QZ

Burgess Avenue

WA49HP

Milner Street

WA51TF

Garibaldi Street

WA11AP

Regent Street

WA11AS

Central Warrington

WA11AT

Central Warrington

WA11DG

Bold Street

WA11JY

Winmarleigh Street

WA11NN

Dixon Street

WA11NR

White Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.