Postcode WA1 2DL is located in an urban city, within the Fairfield and Howley ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Padgate & Paddington area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Padgate & Paddington is £49,351 per year. The nearest station is Warrington Central, about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Park.
Padgate & Paddington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,658 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Padgate & Paddington has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Padgate & Paddington is £49,351 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from WA1 2DL.
Padgate & Paddington near WA1 2DL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.2 mi | The Twiggeries | Large | Walking directions to The Twiggeries |
| 0.3 mi | Westy Woods | Large | Walking directions to Westy Woods |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Fairfield and Howley area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £233,000 | £253 |
| Detached | 4 | £220,000 | £294 |
| Terraced | 75 | £158,000 | £191 |
| Flats | 29 | £110,000 | £181 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185,750 | £79,500 | £124,250 | £96,250 |
| 2017 | £195,000 | £80,000 | £130,000 | £96,000 |
| 2018 | £216,000 | £89,500 | £154,500 | £110,000 |
| 2019 | £193,000 | £85,500 | £155,000 | £110,000 |
| 2020 | £240,000 | £87,125 | £148,000 | £110,250 |
| 2021 | £255,000 | £101,000 | £162,500 | £125,000 |
| 2022 | £288,000 | £105,000 | £231,000 | £145,000 |
| 2023 | £305,000 | £110,000 | £212,500 | £152,500 |
| 2024 | £224,000 | £102,500 | £207,000 | £142,250 |
| 2025 | £195,000 | £110,000 | £220,000 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | — | £92,500 | £236,000 | £161,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £197 | £141 | £159 | £118 |
| 2017 | £190 | £153 | £147 | £126 |
| 2018 | £169 | £158 | £176 | £131 |
| 2019 | £184 | £152 | £176 | £129 |
| 2020 | £224 | £155 | £199 | £137 |
| 2021 | £249 | £164 | £192 | £157 |
| 2022 | £290 | £171 | £201 | £174 |
| 2023 | £311 | £180 | £212 | £183 |
| 2024 | £257 | £186 | £230 | £175 |
| 2025 | £294 | £194 | £229 | £192 |
| 2026 | — | £159 | £292 | £191 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 2DL.
In the WA1 2DL postcode area, located within Padgate & Paddington, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA1 2DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Kingsway South, Warrington, WA4 1QZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3NJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Warrington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA1 2DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jean Flaherty
Fairfield & Howley - Elected 2 May 2024
Sagheer Zaman
Fairfield & Howley - Elected 2 May 2024
Tony Higgins
Fairfield & Howley - Elected 2 May 2024
Charlotte Nichols
Warrington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA1 2DL records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WA1 2DL in Padgate & Paddington is £150,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WA1 2DL, including Cardinal Newman Catholic High School (Good), St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good) and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WA1 2DL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,658 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA1 2DL is Charlotte Nichols (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jean Flaherty (Labour Party), Sagheer Zaman (Labour Party) and Tony Higgins (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.