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About

Westbrook ward sits in the southern part of Warrington, primarily defined by residential neighbourhoods and key transport corridors. The area is anchored by the large Westbrook retail park, a major shopping destination for the town. Housing is a mix of post-war estates and more recent developments, providing homes for a significant portion of the local population. The ward is bordered by the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey to the north, with the M62 motorway cutting through its southern section.

A notable local feature is the former site of the large Burtonwood airbase, with parts of its history still evident in the area's layout and some remaining structures. Westbrook includes several industrial and business parks, contributing to local employment. Green spaces are provided by Sankey Valley Park, which follows the course of the Sankey Brook through the ward, offering walking and cycling routes. The area functions as a practical residential and commercial hub for the wider town.

Area overview

On average Westbrook has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westbrook is £66,665 per year. There are 1 schools in Westbrook: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Westbrook is home to around 6,438 people, with a population density of about 2,104.8 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Westbrook Population

6,438

Population density

2,104.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

19.88(-46%)

Shoplifting

14.76(+158%)

Other theft

8.23(+25%)

Public order

4.97(-51%)

Anti-social behaviour

4.66(-75%)

North West average

Demographics

British

5,548

86.15%

Other White

211

3.28%

Indian

128

1.99%

Chinese

106

1.65%

Pakistani

1.44%

Total population: 6,440

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,034

37.93%

Level 3 (A level)

975

18.18%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

755

14.08%

No qualifications

672

12.53%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

506

9.44%

Total 16+ residents: 5,363

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,082

42.12%

Owns outright

979

38.11%

Private landlord or letting agency

247

9.61%

Other social rented

108

4.2%

Shared ownership

102

3.97%

Total households: 2,569

Property prices in Westbrook

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 in Westbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,000 up to £490,000.

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 Westbrook over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	31	£365,000	£228,750	£317,000	£419,000	£465,000
Flats	6	£160,000	£146,250	£152,500	£167,500	£173,750
Semi-Detached	12	£193,500	£150,600	£174,375	£214,500	£283,185
Terraced	5	£165,000	£155,400	£165,000	£170,000	£178,000

10 years median price trend in Westbrook

Data Sources

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

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

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