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About

Warrington is a large town and unitary authority in the North West of England, situated between Manchester and Liverpool. The district covers an area of approximately 180 square kilometers, with the River Mersey running through its center. Warrington serves as an important transport hub, with major road and rail links connecting it to nearby cities. The town has a mix of urban and suburban areas, alongside pockets of green space like Sankey Valley Park.

Historically, Warrington was an industrial center, known for textiles, brewing, and wire manufacturing. Today, its economy includes retail, logistics, and technology sectors. The district is home to landmarks such as Warrington Town Hall and the Golden Gates. Residential areas range from Victorian terraces to modern developments, catering to a population of over 200,000. Warrington’s location and infrastructure make it a key part of the North West region.

Area overview

On average Warrington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Warrington is £45,889 per year. There are 94 schools in Warrington: 69 primary (5 Outstanding and 56 Good) and 13 secondary (1 Outstanding and 12 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Warrington Population
210,974
Population density
1,168 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
185,940
88.13%
Other White
9,717
4.61%
Indian
2,347
1.11%
Pakistani
1,760
0.83%
Other
1,410
0.67%
Total population: 210,973

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
31,939
35.28%
Owns with a mortgage
30,246
33.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
12,193
13.47%
Other social rented
8,860
9.79%
Social rents from council
4,982
5.5%
Total households: 90,538

Property prices in Warrington

Based on 2,251 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Warrington area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Warrington 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 Warrington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached574£420,000
Flats229£130,000
Semi-Detached883£257,500
Terraced565£185,000

10 years median price trend in Warrington

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

All wards in Warrington

Appleton

Bewsey and Whitecross

Birchwood

Burtonwood and Winwick

Chapelford and Old Hall

Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft

Fairfield and Howley

Grappenhall

Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall

Great Sankey South

Latchford East

Latchford West

Lymm North and Thelwall

Lymm South

Orford

Penketh and Cuerdley

Poplars and Hulme

Poulton North

Poulton South

Rixton and Woolston

Stockton Heath

Westbrook

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.