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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 240 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
240
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
115.94(+212%)
Public order
35.23(+249%)
Drugs
23.58(+522%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.09(+13%)
Shoplifting
20.38(+257%)
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 135 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
Detached6£318,750
Flats39£130,000
Semi-Detached43£260,000
Terraced47£164,000

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

WA27BP

St Peters Way

WA46AA

Dunlop Street

WA46BS

Gainsborough Road

WA46ET

Chester Road

WA46FH

Emperor Court

WA46NN

Coopers Place

WA46RB

Astley Close

WA51BQ

Lavender Gardens

WA51BS

Princess Street

WA51TQ

Robert Street

WA551GG

Milner Street

WA11DE

Bold Street

WA11JW

Winmarleigh Street

WA11LX

Arpley Street

WA11PJ

Bank Quay Trading Estate

WA12QA

Cockhedge Way

WA27EH

Scott Street

WA27HW

Norman Street

WA27JW

Rolleston Street

WA46AQ

Chester Road

WA46FF

Freyer Avenue

WA46YN

Milner Street

WA49WF

Milner Street

WA49YB

Bewsey and Whitecross

WA51SJ

Guardian Street Industrial Estate

WA11NP

Cromwell Court

WA12BA

Moulders Lane

WA12HH

Bridge Street

WA12PJ

Horrocks Lane

WA12PY

Horrocks Lane

WA19UU

Sankey Street

WA19UZ

Sankey Street

WA19WA

Sankey Street

WA27NT

Dallam Lane

WA46AF

Hillberry Crescent

WA46WU

Milner Street

WA51BF

Honeysuckle Avenue

WA11DR

Bold Street

WA12QQ

Cockhedge Lane

WA19FW

Bewsey and Whitecross

WA27EJ

Scott Street

WA46LD

Milner Street

WA49SW

Milner Street

WA11DN

Bold Street

WA11DW

Milner Street

WA11UZ

Kendrick Street

WA46YZ

Forrest Way

WA49UB

Milner Street

WA51BZ

Poppyfields

WA11DY

Egypt Street

WA11JP

Palmyra Square South

WA12NN

Buttermarket Street

WA19GQ

Milner Street

WA19SX

Sankey Street

WA27HP

Chorley Street

WA46RA

Astley Close

WA49QS

Milner Street

WA49TQ

Milner Street

WA49XD

Milner Street

WA51AJ

Lancaster Street

WA51AQ

Factory Lane

WA51AR

Old Liverpool Road

WA51DH

Bond Close

WA11AG

Winmarleigh Street

WA11JB

Museum Street

WA11SR

Sankey Street

WA27EN

Sharp Street

WA46AE

Adamson Street

WA46BU

Elgin Avenue

WA46FL

Imperial Court

WA46QR

Irwell Road

WA46RN

Greenalls Avenue

WA49WD

Milner Street

WA51DP

Barnes Close

WA11JA

Museum Street

WA11RW

Lakeside Drive

WA12LG

Buttermarket Street

WA27LN

Bewsey Road

WA46AR

Chester Road

WA46BN

Gainsborough Road

WA49DE

Milner Street

WA51BB

Samuel Street

WA51GG

Guardian Street

WA11EH

Cairo Street

WA11HP

Bold Street

WA11NY

Hixon Road

WA12LT

Buttermarket Street

WA27BL

St Peters Way

WA27XE

Lythgoes Lane

WA46DA

Gainsborough Road

WA51EA

Hepherd Street

WA11NZ

Arpley Street

WA12QW

Bridge Street

WA19UL

Sankey Street

WA27TY

Bewsey and Whitecross

WA46AU

Rydal Avenue

WA46BT

Silverdale Road

WA51DS

Barnard Street

WA11EX

Barbauld Street

WA11GX

Regent Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.