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Poulton South

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About

Poulton South is a residential ward situated in the southeastern part of Warrington, bordering the River Mersey to the south. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, with a mix of property types from different decades. Local amenities are centred around a few main roads, providing essential shops and services for the community. The ward includes several green spaces and recreational grounds used for local sports.

A notable local landmark is the imposing St. Elphin's Parish Church, a large Victorian Gothic building with a prominent spire visible from surrounding areas. The ward's proximity to the river and the Manchester Ship Canal has historically influenced its development. Residential streets are generally quiet, with the area functioning as a suburb for wider Warrington.

Area overview

On average Poulton South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Poulton South is £48,367 per year. There are 1 schools in Poulton South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Poulton South is home to around 6,440 people, with a population density of about 3,546.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Poulton South Population
6,440
Population density
3,546.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.48(+17%)
Public order
7.61(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.9(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.59(-69%)
Vehicle crime
4.04(-33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,132
95.22%
Other White
93
1.44%
Irish
33
0.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.42%
Other
24
0.37%
Total population: 6,440

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,460
27.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,019
19%
No qualifications
911
16.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
835
15.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
563
10.5%
Total 16+ residents: 5,364

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,277
45.61%
Owns with a mortgage
1,104
39.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
196
7%
Other social rented
108
3.86%
Other forms of private rent
56
2%
Total households: 2,800

Property prices in Poulton South

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Poulton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Poulton South 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 Poulton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£130,000
Terraced11£191,000
Semi-Detached61£246,000
Detached11£400,000

10 years median price trend in Poulton South

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

All postcodes in Poulton South

WA13TE

Walter Street

WA13DT

Tidal Lane

WA13SW

Padgate Lane

WA13LA

Padgate Lane

WA13GS

Commander Drive

WA13PH

Bennett Avenue

WA27SS

Orford Road

WA13BX

Grosvenor Avenue

WA13SN

Padgate Lane

WA13JR

Westover Road

WA13LS

Manchester Road

WA13NG

Lock Road

WA13DQ

Eric Avenue

WA13TN

Mead Road

WA13EQ

Hawthorne Grove

WA13TW

Lambs Lane

WA13BZ

Derby Drive

WA13HL

Southdale Road

WA14HX

Limetree Avenue

Data Sources

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