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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 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

WA11QA

Centre Park Square

WA19JE

Bewsey and Whitecross

WA19JL

Bewsey and Whitecross

WA27GA

Dalewood Close

WA27UB

John Street

WA49LG

Milner Street

WA49YP

Bewsey and Whitecross

WA51DF

Gatewarth Industrial Estate

WA11AN

Palmyra Square North

WA19SS

Sankey Street

WA19TN

Bewsey and Whitecross

WA27JT

Arthur Street

WA27LH

Gladstone Street

WA46BP

Gainsborough Road

WA46BQ

Waters Edge

WA46BZ

Gainsborough Road

WA46HL

Greenall's Avenue

WA51EB

Old Liverpool Road

WA51TE

Priestley Street

WA46FJ

Milner Street

WA46HH

Ford Farm Close

WA11JR

Bewsey and Whitecross

WA19TJ

Bewsey and Whitecross

Data Sources

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