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About

Grappenhall is a residential area situated in the south of Warrington, positioned between the Manchester Ship Canal and the Bridgewater Canal. The ward includes the distinct settlements of Grappenhall village and Thelwall, alongside more modern housing developments. Its landscape is characterised by suburban streets and areas of open green space, with the older village core providing a focal point. The area is primarily residential, with local services concentrated in its smaller commercial centres.

The Bridgewater Canal forms a significant linear feature through the ward, offering a route for walking and cycling. Grappenhall village retains a historic character with its parish church and older buildings, contrasting with the surrounding newer estates. The area is well-connected by road, with the M6 motorway running along its eastern boundary. Local community life centres around schools, parks, and the canalside paths that provide a direct link to the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Grappenhall has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Grappenhall is £65,385 per year. There are 3 schools in Grappenhall: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Grappenhall is home to around 6,935 people, with a population density of about 601.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Grappenhall Population
6,935
Population density
601 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.92(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.47(-76%)
Other theft
4.33(-34%)
Public order
4.18(-59%)
Burglary
3.03(-46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,400
92.35%
Other White
111
1.6%
Indian
79
1.14%
Irish
59
0.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
44
0.63%
Total population: 6,930

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,608
45.64%
Level 3 (A level)
938
16.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
797
13.95%
No qualifications
566
9.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
391
6.84%
Total 16+ residents: 5,714

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,194
46.39%
Owns with a mortgage
1,118
43.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
143
5.56%
Other social rented
51
1.98%
Other forms of private rent
31
1.2%
Total households: 2,574

Property prices in Grappenhall

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Grappenhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,387,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Grappenhall 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 Grappenhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£623,000
Flats9£180,000
Semi-Detached58£400,000
Terraced7£351,250

10 years median price trend in Grappenhall

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

All postcodes in Grappenhall

WA44QZ

Yew Tree Lane

WA45RW

Melba Crescent

WA42EJ

York Drive

WA44SH

Cartridge Lane

WA45NN

Walnut Tree Lane

WA45RQ

Honeygold Vale

WA45RU

Ribston Gardens

WA42LN

Higher Knutsford Road

WA42PG

Albert Road

WA44SL

Cliff Lane

Data Sources

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