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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

WA51XA

Birdwell Drive

WA52TW

Highfield Avenue

WA53DB

Conway Close

WA53EN

Lingwood Road

WA53EU

Barrow Hall Lane

WA53JD

Barrow Hall Lane

WA53NP

Kintore Drive

WA53BD

Charles Avenue

WA53ER

Norfolk Drive

WA53HQ

Barrow Hall Lane

WA53PU

Barrow Hall Lane

WA53UT

Barnes Close

WA53UW

Barnes Close

WA51RP

Barnes Close

WA52TP

Barnes Close

WA53BG

Chestnut Avenue

WA53EQ

Ranworth Road

WA53JQ

Stanley Avenue

WA53NF

Hilary Close

WA53RJ

Godshill Close

WA51RX

Barnes Close

WA52DU

St Mary's Road

WA53EB

Barrow Hall Lane

WA53HW

Whitwell Close

WA53JA

Coogee Avenue

WA53JT

Friends Lane

WA53LU

Barnes Close

WA53PP

Barnes Close

WA51RU

Barnes Close

WA53EA

Barrow Hall Lane

WA53HH

Barrow Hall Lane

WA53JJ

Henderson Close

WA53JU

Friends Lane

WA53SA

Hadleigh Close

WA53SU

Lingley Road

WA53NT

Kirkcaldy Avenue

WA53UR

Redmires

WA53DP

Whittle Hall Lane

WA53EX

Barrow Hall Lane

WA53HL

Mill Avenue

WA53JB

Clovelly Avenue

WA51RN

Hale Grove

WA52GF

The Willows

WA53JS

Southwold Crescent

WA53LB

Foreland Close

WA53NH

Audre Close

WA53NJ

Pyecroft Road

WA53PJ

Barrow Hall Lane

WA53UQ

Barnes Close

WA52TN

Cunningham Close

WA53BB

Charles Avenue

WA53NB

Barnes Close

WA53LN

Sanderson Close

WA53NE

Paul Close

WA53SG

Friends Lane

WA51RA

Chapelside Close

WA51RF

Beechwood Avenue

WA51UU

Birdwell Drive

WA52BJ

Friars Avenue

WA53HD

Snowdon Close

WA53HJ

Mill Avenue

WA52BH

South Dale

WA53BS

Woodside Road

WA53BY

Barrow Hall Lane

WA53DA

Campbell Crescent

WA53HF

Barrow Hall Lane

WA53NX

Wroxham Road

WA53PA

Keith Avenue

WA53PH

Barrow Hall Lane

WA53EH

Ranworth Road

WA53EL

Sheringham Road

WA53JE

Barrow Hall Lane

Data Sources

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