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Padgate & Paddington

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About

Padgate is a residential suburb located to the north of Warrington town centre. It is largely characterised by post-war housing estates and is home to a campus of the University of Chester. The area includes the large Sankey Valley Park, which follows the course of a historic canal and provides extensive green space for walking and cycling. Local amenities are focused around the Padgate Lane area, serving the community's everyday needs.

Paddington is a smaller, distinct area situated directly to the south of Padgate, bordering the River Mersey. It is primarily a residential neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The area is defined by its proximity to the river and the Manchester Ship Canal, with some industrial presence along the waterways. Paddington is served by its own local shops and facilities, maintaining a separate identity from the larger Padgate community next door.

Area overview

On average Padgate & Paddington has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Padgate & Paddington is £49,351 per year. The median sale price in Padgate & Paddington is £255,000 (around £288 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £312,500. There are 3 schools in Padgate & Paddington: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Padgate & Paddington is home to around 9,032 people, with a population density of about 3,140.7 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Padgate & Paddington Population
9,032
Population density
3,140.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.25(-40%)
Public order
3.99(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.77(-85%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.55(-72%)
Vehicle crime
2.21(-63%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,515
94.26%
Other White
145
1.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
54
0.6%
Irish
46
0.51%
Chinese
41
0.45%
Total population: 9,034

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,134
28.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,425
19.15%
No qualifications
1,215
16.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,145
15.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
798
10.72%
Total 16+ residents: 7,442

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,618
42.06%
Owns with a mortgage
1,582
41.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
277
7.2%
Other social rented
211
5.48%
Social rents from council
81
2.11%
Total households: 3,847

Property prices in Padgate & Paddington

Median price: £255,000
Price per sq ft: £288
Sales (last 12 months): 123
Typical range (middle 50%): £225K – £313K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Padgate & Paddington area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £623,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Padgate & Paddington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£375,000£346
Semi-Detached76£250,000£286
Terraced17£230,000£231
Flats5£125,000£223

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Padgate & Paddington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Padgate & Paddington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300,307£72,500£147,500£160,000
2017£279,750£75,000£166,000£146,600
2018£258,250£112,500£175,000£143,500
2019£275,000£105,000£175,000£156,500
2020£277,000£102,000£170,000£150,000
2021£325,000£107,000£208,000£175,000
2022£361,500£125,000£239,998£222,500
2023£385,000£112,500£242,000£190,000
2024£380,000£113,000£240,250£214,050
2025£405,000£128,000£245,000£222,500
2026£330,000£120,000£265,000£227,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Padgate & Paddington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Padgate & Paddington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£148£179£163
2017£232£155£189£185
2018£236£194£200£180
2019£236£161£203£177
2020£245£163£220£201
2021£275£186£241£184
2022£314£203£268£250
2023£328£227£264£239
2024£285£199£274£236
2025£328£226£288£279
2026£342£223£274£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Padgate & Paddington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Padgate & Paddington in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Warrington district.

Band A£1,632
Band B£1,904
Band C£2,176
Band D£2,448
Band E£2,992
Band F£3,535
Band G£4,079
Band H£4,895

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.