Postcode WA1 2GU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Padgate & Paddington is £49,351 per year. The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 1.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Victoria Park.
Padgate & Paddington has a moderate 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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 51.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from WA1 2GU.
Padgate & Paddington near WA1 2GU 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Warrington Central | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Twiggeries | Large | Walking directions to The Twiggeries |
| 0.4 mi | Westy Woods | Large | Walking directions to Westy Woods |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Fairfield and Howley area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £330,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £225,000 |
| Flats | 36 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 76 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Fairfield and Howley
In the WA1 2GU postcode area, located within Padgate & Paddington, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA1 2GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Kingsway South, Warrington, WA4 1QZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.