Postcode WA1 2WW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 2.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA1 2WW.
Padgate & Paddington near WA1 2WW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Warrington Central | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Central |
| 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 |
| 0.5 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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 2WW.
In the WA1 2WW postcode area, located within Padgate & Paddington, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA1 2WW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Select & Save | 178 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3AP | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Church Street, Warrington, WA1 2TN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 100 Church Street, Warrington, WA1 2TN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Boriva Trade Ltd | Marsh House Lane, Warrington, WA1 3QY | Walking directions to Boriva Trade Ltd |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | General Street, Warrington, WA1 2TA | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 2WW, 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 2WW 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 2WW 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 2WW, including St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good), Cardinal Newman Catholic High School (Good) and Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA1 2WW is Warrington Central, about 1,332 m away.
WA1 2WW 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 2WW 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.