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Poplars and Hulme

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About

Poplars and Hulme ward is located in the central southern part of the borough of Warrington, positioned between the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing estates and local amenities that serve the community. Its geography is defined by these major waterways, which have historically shaped its development and continue to influence its boundaries and transport links.

A notable local feature is the large, undeveloped green space of Moore Nature Reserve, which lies within the ward's southern section. This reserve, with its lakes and woodlands, provides a significant contrast to the built-up residential zones. The area's infrastructure includes key road connections, facilitating travel into Warrington town centre and towards neighbouring regions like Widnes.

Area overview

On average Poplars and Hulme has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Poplars and Hulme is £39,936 per year. There are 5 schools in Poplars and Hulme: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Poplars and Hulme is home to around 12,416 people, with a population density of about 3,213.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
38.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Poplars and Hulme Population
12,416
Population density
3,213.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.63(+104%)
Public order
15.95(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.71(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.15(+13%)
Other theft
6.12(-7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,903
87.82%
Other White
850
6.85%
Chinese
81
0.65%
Irish
69
0.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
69
0.56%
Total population: 12,415

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,362
24.67%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,809
18.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,701
17.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,637
17.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,238
12.93%
Total 16+ residents: 9,576

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,345
25.31%
Owns with a mortgage
1,309
24.63%
Social rents from council
1,075
20.23%
Owns outright
981
18.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
498
9.37%
Total households: 5,315

Property prices in Poplars and Hulme

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £170,500 in Poplars and Hulme area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Poplars and Hulme 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 Poplars and Hulme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£325,000
Flats1£90,000
Semi-Detached22£180,000
Terraced37£160,000

10 years median price trend in Poplars and Hulme

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poplars and Hulme.

All postcodes in Poplars and Hulme

WA20UB

Sealand Close

WA29JN

Pentland Place

WA20HJ

Derek Avenue

WA20JD

Capesthorne Road

WA28UE

Woburn Road

WA29JU

Ulverston Avenue

WA29TH

Poplars Avenue

WA20ND

Windermere Avenue

WA20NN

Bexhill Avenue

WA29SN

Wansfell Place

WA29TX

Poplars Avenue

WA20HB

Darwen Gardens

WA20HF

Harding Avenue

WA20WL

Avery Close

WA20YD

Darley Avenue

WA29JD

Mendip Avenue

WA29EB

Statham Avenue

WA29HE

Howson Road

WA29SD

Harvey Court

WA20EE

Greenwood Crescent

WA20FE

Tyne Close

WA20HX

Fairbrother Crescent

WA28LT

Harvard Court

WA29NP

Patterdale Avenue

WA29UE

Poplars Avenue

WA20ET

Derek Avenue

WA28QU

Craven Court

WA29SE

Cotswold Road

WA20HA

Boyle Avenue

WA29AA

Edenhall Grove

WA29SB

Sandy Lane West

WA29SR

Chiltern Road

WA29TD

Toll Bar Road

WA29UA

Appleby Road

WA28JH

Calver Park Road

WA28QP

Calver Road

WA29JZ

Grisedale Avenue

WA29SU

Chiltern Road

WA20EU

Martin Avenue

WA29DZ

Sandy Lane

WA29EE

Statham Avenue

WA29JL

Pentland Avenue

WA29JW

Pentland Avenue

WA29LA

Ulverston Avenue

WA29SX

Chiltern Road

WA20DU

Meteor Crescent

WA28RF

Chetham Court

WA20JX

Grasmere Avenue

WA29HR

Mardale Avenue

WA29JX

Ulverston Avenue

WA29UZ

Loweswater Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.