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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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Lymm Population

12,661

Population density

751.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

11,637

91.89%

Other White

296

2.34%

White and Asian (mixed)

127

Irish

116

0.92%

Indian

0.75%

Total population: 12,664

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	25	£172,500	£113,200	£156,000	£225,000	£297,400
Semi-Detached	59	£360,000	£214,600	£312,500	£475,000	£669,500
Terraced	39	£328,000	£224,000	£286,250	£395,500	£603,000
Detached	49	£588,888	£350,000	£475,000	£800,000	£1,242,000

10 years median price trend in Lymm

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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