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About

Lymm sits in southeastern Warrington, bordered by the Bridgewater Canal and the M6 motorway. The area's centre is defined by the large village of Lymm itself, which extends to include the neighbourhoods of Oughtrington and Rushgreen. Its landscape is characterised by a mix of residential development and green spaces, with Lymm Dam and the surrounding woodland providing a significant natural feature within the settlement.

The historic core of Lymm village clusters around its sandstone church and a crossroads, with many local businesses situated along Eagle Brow and Pepper Street. The area is notably defined by the Bridgewater Canal, which runs through it and is crossed by a distinctive, high sandstone bridge. This waterway, along with the older Lymm Dam, has long influenced the area's layout and continues to be a focal point for recreation and local history.

Area overview

On average Lymm has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lymm is £65,049 per year. There are 6 schools in Lymm: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lymm is home to around 12,661 people, with a population density of about 751.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lymm Population
12,661
Population density
751.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.85(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.16(-66%)
Public order
4.11(-59%)
Shoplifting
3.16(-45%)
Other theft
2.84(-57%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,637
91.89%
Other White
296
2.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
127
1%
Irish
116
0.92%
Indian
95
0.75%
Total population: 12,664

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
5,008
49.36%
Level 3 (A level)
1,431
14.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,283
12.65%
No qualifications
1,034
10.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
700
6.9%
Total 16+ residents: 10,146

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,263
42.61%
Owns with a mortgage
1,940
36.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
573
10.79%
Other social rented
218
4.1%
Social rents from council
187
3.52%
Total households: 5,311

Property prices in Lymm

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £363,750 in Lymm area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lymm 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 Lymm over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats25£172,500
Semi-Detached59£360,000
Terraced39£328,000
Detached49£588,888

10 years median price trend in Lymm

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

All postcodes in Lymm

WA130QB

Limefield Avenue

WA130BG

Higher Lane

WA139RE

Rushgreen Road

WA130DP

Booths Hill Road

WA130RH

Higher Lane

WA130AQ

Rectory Lane

WA130BZ

Higher Lane

WA139BZ

Camsley Lane

WA130QW

Davies Way

WA130HY

The Cross

WA130QR

Dinglebank Close

WA139PW

Rushgreen Road

WA139DG

Millbank

WA130SE

Burford Lane

WA139BG

Warrington Road

WA130SL

Lymm South

WA139QA

Bollin Drive

WA139ED

Lymm Quay

WA139AT

Northway

WA139AP

Whitbarrow Road

WA139SE

Mill Lane

WA130BT

Arley Grove

WA139HL

Birchfield Road

WA130RU

Park Road

WA139EX

Warrington Road

WA139PE

Thirlmere Drive

WA130SU

The Avenue

WA130DW

Booths Hill Close

WA130NW

Old Smithy Lane

WA130JH

Rosebank

WA139RH

Rush Gardens

WA130EL

Thornley Close

WA139NG

Barsbank Lane

WA130DT

Highfield Road

WA139DY

New Road

WA130RG

Higher Lane

WA130JZ

Greenwood Road

WA130DQ

Rectory Gardens

WA139DJ

Lymmhay Lane

WA139BQ

Oldfield Road

WA130RE

Oughtrington Lane

WA139PZ

Bollin Close

WA130PT

Scholars Green Lane

WA130NP

Old Smithy Lane

WA139QW

Rushgreen Road

WA139BP

Warrington Road

WA130TE

Cliff Lane

WA130LU

Wellcroft Gardens

WA139QL

Dyers Lane

WA139NF

Barsbank Lane

WA139LJ

Whitesands Road

WA139BJ

Pool Lane

WA130NU

Cherry Lane

WA130NZ

Lyme Grove

WA139HF

Richmond Close

WA130LS

Henry Street

WA139QZ

Rushgreen Road

WA130JA

The Peppers

WA139AU

Sycamore Drive

WA139PS

Rushgreen Road

WA130PA

Egerton Road

WA139RW

Old Mill Close

WA139EJ

Waterloo Meadow

WA139NX

Chaise Meadow

WA139JP

Stage Lane

WA130AA

Bridgewater Street

WA139DU

New Road

WA130RB

Cotterbrook View

WA130LQ

Sandmoor Place

WA130NJ

Elm Tree Road

WA139NQ

Lymmington Avenue

WA139RP

Lymmhay Lane

WA130PL

Beech Grove

WA139SX

Mill Lane

WA139HP

Sandy Lane

WA139QT

Rushgreen Road

WA139PB

Langdale Avenue

WA139JQ

The Paddock

WA130JG

Pepper Street

WA139PJ

Mardale Crescent

WA130EQ

Booths Hill Road

WA130EE

Highfield Road

WA130NQ

Parkwood Close

WA130AG

Eagle Brow

WA139JB

Stage Lane

WA130NF

Oaklands Drive

WA130NE

Wychwood Avenue

WA139AJ

Whitbarrow Road

WA139RU

Reddish Lane

WA130HU

The Cross

WA139UR

School Drive

WA139RS

Springfield Avenue

WA139HE

Richmond Drive

WA130SD

Higher Lane

WA139DB

Whitbarrow Road

WA139HQ

Sandy Lane

WA130GQ

Lymm South

WA130NH

Elm Tree Road

WA130SF

The Drive

WA139PR

Rushgreen Road

Data Sources

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