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Great Sankey South

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About

Great Sankey South lies on the western edge of Warrington, bordered by the M62 motorway to the north and the Sankey Brook to the south. The area is predominantly residential, characterised by modern housing estates and cul-de-sacs built from the late 20th century onwards. Local amenities are clustered around the main thoroughfares, with several primary schools serving the community. The ward includes the large urban park of Bank Park, which provides green space and sports facilities for residents.

The landscape is largely flat, with the Sankey Brook and its associated canal forming a natural boundary and green corridor. A notable local feature is the historic Sankey Viaduct, a nine-arch brick structure carrying the railway line across the valley, which is a prominent landmark in the southern part of the ward. The area is well-connected by road, with easy access to the motorway network, supporting its commuter population.

Area overview

On average Great Sankey South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Great Sankey South is £47,886 per year. There are 3 schools in Great Sankey South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Great Sankey South is home to around 11,306 people, with a population density of about 3,341.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Sankey South Population
11,306
Population density
3,341 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.41(-8%)
Public order
7.08(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.69(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.51(-75%)
Other theft
3.1(-53%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,907
87.63%
Other White
503
4.45%
Pakistani
182
1.61%
Other Asian
106
0.94%
Chinese
85
0.75%
Total population: 11,305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,455
26.83%
Level 3 (A level)
1,784
19.5%
No qualifications
1,605
17.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,445
15.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,007
11.01%
Total 16+ residents: 9,149

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,785
37.45%
Owns outright
1,509
31.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
721
15.13%
Other social rented
520
10.91%
Social rents from council
106
2.22%
Total households: 4,766

Property prices in Great Sankey South

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Great Sankey South area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £555,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Great Sankey South 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 Great Sankey South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£323,500
Semi-Detached62£220,000
Terraced45£186,000
Flats4£127,500

10 years median price trend in Great Sankey South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Sankey South.

All postcodes in Great Sankey South

WA51DU

Payne Close

WA52SU

Bispham Road

WA51GS

Athertons Quay

WA51EG

Liverpool Road

WA51HN

Malpas Drive

WA51JW

Sycamore Lane

WA51UN

Hood Lane North

WA51BN

Broadhurst Avenue

WA51DA

Snowberry Crescent

WA51HA

Waterways

WA51XH

Yates Close

WA51BT

Old Liverpool Road

WA51QT

Finsbury Close

WA52YA

Fairhaven Close

WA51EH

Hood Lane

WA51EL

Lowry Close

WA51ED

Liverpool Road

WA51BQ

Lavender Gardens

WA51UF

Wheatcroft Close

WA51EB

Old Liverpool Road

WA51AJ

Lancaster Street

WA51HB

Littleton Close

WA51TD

Helmsdale Lane

WA51HY

Marina Avenue

WA51JD

Buckingham Drive

WA52SY

West Drive

WA51UZ

Worsborough Avenue

WA51DS

Barnard Street

WA51UX

Tankersley Grove

WA51GU

Jasmine Gardens

WA51XG

Hurley Close

WA52SJ

Norbreck Close

WA51BL

Roughley Avenue

WA51UH

Hood Manor Centre

WA51QS

Chelsea Gardens

WA51JR

Maliston Road

WA52TH

Freckleton Close

WA51JT

Stratton Road

WA51QU

Liverpool Road

WA51DY

Reaper Close

WA51AR

Old Liverpool Road

WA51AZ

Wellfield Street

WA51HT

Great Sankey South

WA51DW

Snowberry Crescent

WA51ZJ

Drayton Close

WA51JF

Hampton Drive

WA51BF

Honeysuckle Avenue

WA52UY

Kirkham Close

WA51JZ

Dorchester Road

WA51BD

Evelyn Street

WA52SZ

Thornton Road

WA52SR

Cleveleys Road

WA51UL

Sycamore Lane

WA51JY

Charminster Close

WA51AL

Lancaster Street

WA52SP

Rossall Road

WA51ZN

Hornchurch Drive

WA51XS

Worcester Close

WA51UJ

Sycamore Lane

WA51GY

Wimborne Close

WA51HZ

Marina Avenue

WA51ER

Hood Lane

WA51JA

Marina Avenue

WA51DX

Reaper Close

WA51EZ

Thurston Close

WA51QX

Liverpool Road

WA51EU

Hood Lane North

WA51BY

Marigold Place

WA51DQ

Dale Close

WA51XW

Fildes Close

WA51XX

Winchester Avenue

WA51XZ

Dorchester Road

WA51QP

Liverpool Road

WA51XT

Rochester Close

Data Sources

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