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About

Great Sankey is a residential area in Warrington, located near the M62 motorway, providing easy access to nearby cities like Liverpool and Manchester. The area features a mix of housing, including modern developments and older properties, catering to families and commuters. Local amenities include schools, parks, and shopping facilities, with the nearby Gemini Retail Park offering a range of stores and services.

The area is bordered by the Sankey Canal and Sankey Valley Park, providing green spaces for walking and cycling. Public transport links include bus routes connecting to Warrington town centre and surrounding areas. Great Sankey has a community-focused atmosphere, with local events and activities often held at the nearby Parr Hall and other venues. The area’s proximity to Warrington’s employment hubs makes it a practical choice for workers.

Area overview

On average Great Sankey has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Great Sankey is £49,300 per year. There are 1 schools in Great Sankey: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Sankey Population
7,748
Population density
4,610.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,290
94.09%
Other White
123
1.59%
Irish
49
0.63%
Indian
47
0.61%
Pakistani
40
0.52%
Total population: 7,748

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,525
47.08%
Owns with a mortgage
1,315
40.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
197
6.08%
Other social rented
100
3.09%
Other forms of private rent
41
1.27%
Total households: 3,239

Property prices in Great Sankey

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Great Sankey area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £497,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Great Sankey 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£313,000
Flats3£110,000
Semi-Detached48£260,000
Terraced15£240,000

10 years median price trend in Great Sankey

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

All postcodes in Great Sankey

WA52AR

Friars Avenue

WA53BE

Vine Crescent

WA53DW

Alderbank Road

WA53UP

Barnes Close

WA53PR

Kingston Avenue

WA53BT

Cedar Road

WA53DT

Belmont Crescent

WA53JZ

Shorwell Close

WA53NN

Ruscolm Close

WA53NR

Cromdale Way

WA53BA

Barrow Hall Lane

WA51RJ

Hale Grove

WA51RL

Orrell Close

WA51RT

Morrison Close

WA53BN

Charles Avenue

WA53BQ

Chestnut Avenue

WA53JW

Shorwell Close

WA53LR

Barnes Close

WA53LZ

Great Sankey

WA53US

Carsington Water

WA53ED

Norfolk Drive

WA52AS

Friars Avenue

WA52DX

Cunningham Close

WA53EE

Wroxham Road

WA53EF

Thetford Road

WA53HB

Philips Drive

WA53HG

Barrow Hall Lane

WA53HR

Barrow Hall Lane

WA53PG

Lingley Road

WA53BZ

Barrow Hall Lane

WA53LE

Laburnum Lane

WA53ND

Lingley Road

WA53NS

Kirkcaldy Avenue

WA53JN

Shanklin Close

WA53RG

Barrow Hall Lane

WA53SD

Brightwell Close

WA51RR

Forge Road

WA51RS

Barnes Close

WA53LT

Edward Road

WA53RE

Barrow Hall Lane

WA53RX

Elmsett Close

WA51RH

Barnes Close

WA53BJ

Vine Crescent

WA53BW

Palin Drive

WA53EY

Greenway

WA53JG

York Avenue

WA53JH

Warwick Avenue

WA53JL

Freshwater Close

WA53PB

Rhona Drive

WA51RW

Hawthorne Avenue

WA53BP

Lilford Drive

WA53EZ

Hall Terrace

WA53LX

Barnes Close

WA51RY

Brook Drive

WA53BH

Rowan Close

WA53NL

Muriel Close

WA53NY

Cromdale Way

WA53NZ

Keith Avenue

WA53RL

Alverstone Close

WA53BU

Cedar Road

WA53ET

Barrow Hall Lane

WA53JY

Shorwell Close

WA53NU

Wroxham Road

WA53PL

Mayfair Close

WA53PT

Leon Close

WA53UX

Fernworthy

WA51UT

Mapplewell Crescent

WA53DN

Whittle Hall Lane

WA53DR

Station Road

WA53NW

Kintore Drive

WA53PF

Kintore Drive

WA53EG

Wroxham Road

WA53DD

Barrow Hall Lane

WA53NG

Paul Close

WA53PE

Kintore Drive

WA53PQ

Fraser Road

WA53DS

Barrow Hall Lane

WA53LD

Lingley Green Avenue

WA53RH

Bembridge Close

WA51RE

Barnes Close

WA51RQ

Station Road

WA53DE

Whittle Hall Lane

WA53EJ

Sheringham Road

WA53HE

Greenway

WA53LS

Edward Road

WA53PN

Pyecroft Close

WA53PS

Southfields Avenue

WA51RG

Barnes Close

WA53NA

Victoria Avenue

WA53BX

Charles Avenue

WA53HA

North View

WA53HS

Coogee Avenue

WA53JF

Princess Avenue

WA53SE

Holbrook Close

WA53ES

Lingwood Road

WA53EW

Wednesbury Drive

WA53LG

Barnes Close

WA53PD

Duncansby Crescent

WA52AP

Friars Avenue

WA53NQ

Hilary Close

Data Sources

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