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WA1 3BP

Queens Avenue

Poulton South

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Detailed insights for WA1 3BP

Overview

Postcode WA1 3BP is located in an urban city, within the Poulton South 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 Padgate, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Twiggeries.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
27.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Padgate & Paddington has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.9%

Approximately 27.9% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Padgate & Paddington is £49,351 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 116 ft away from WA1 3BP.

Flood risk

Low

Padgate & Paddington near WA1 3BP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Padgate located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA1 3BP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Padgate

N/A

Walking directions to Padgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA1 3BP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe TwiggeriesLargeWalking directions to The Twiggeries
0.2 miBruche ParkMediumWalking directions to Bruche Park
0.4 miWesty PointSmallWalking directions to Westy Point

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
7,248.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.96(-22%)
Vehicle crime
4.52(-25%)
Shoplifting
4.07(-30%)
Public order
3.62(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.62(-60%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
93.09%
Other White
9
3.66%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.22%
African
2
0.81%
Irish
2
0.81%
Total population: 246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
50
22.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
18.72%
Level 3 (A level)
40
18.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.96%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
35.29%
Owns with a mortgage
41
30.15%
Other social rented
33
24.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.15%
Social rents from council
5
3.68%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Poulton South

Median price£247,000
Price per sq ft£291
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£219K – £298K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 (about £291 per square foot) in Poulton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Poulton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£402,500£315
Semi-Detached58£250,000£292
Terraced9£191,000£237
Flats2£130,000£233

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Poulton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poulton South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£305,750£143,500£145,000
2017£307,750£166,000£146,000
2018£295,875£180,500£139,550
2019£292,500£178,500£142,500
2020£311,000£170,000£145,000
2021£331,250£208,500£165,500
2022£374,375£235,000£182,500
2023£407,500£243,500£205,000
2024£390,000£235,000£194,000
2025£405,000£245,000£191,000
2026£110,000£257,500£228,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poulton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Poulton South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£233£174£162
2017£233£190£183
2018£251£206£183
2019£251£212£163
2020£236£223£157
2021£292£240£182
2022£320£272£208
2023£330£264£251
2024£259£261£222
2025£331£288£253
2026£134£267£220
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Poulton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Poulton South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 3BP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 3BP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202521, Queens Avenue, Warrington, WA1 3BPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£220,000
15 Apr 202611, King Edward Street, Warrington, WA1 3SLTerracedLeasehold£217,500
03 Sept 202525, Grantham Avenue, Warrington, WA1 3BTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£255,000
01 Aug 20252, Grantham Avenue, Warrington, WA1 3BTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£350,000
27 Jan 2026366, Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3RGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the WA1 3BP postcode area, located within Padgate & Paddington, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA1 3BP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryOakwood Avenue Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Oswald's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Benedict's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA1 3BP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA1 3BP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressManchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3NJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miNisa178-186 Padgate Lane, Warrington, WA1 3SPWalking directions to Nisa
0.3 miBest-one267 Padgate Lane, Padgate, Warrington, WA1 3LBWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miBoriva Trade LtdMarsh House Lane, Warrington, WA1 3QYWalking directions to Boriva Trade Ltd
0.4 miSelect & Save178 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3APWalking directions to Select & Save

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Warrington district (2025-26).

Band A£1,521
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,028
Band D£2,281
Band E£2,788
Band F£3,295
Band G£3,802
Band H£4,563

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA1 3BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rebecca Knowles

Poulton South - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Stephen John Rydzkowski

Poulton South - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Charlotte Nichols

Warrington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWarringtonE06000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyWarrington NorthE14001564
WardPoulton SouthE05011042
ParishWarrington, unparished areaE43000007
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Padgate & PaddingtonE02002601
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 012AE01012478
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA1 3BP

Is WA1 3BP (Padgate & Paddington) safe?

The area around WA1 3BP 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.

What is the average house price near WA1 3BP?

The median sale price around WA1 3BP in Padgate & Paddington is £247,000 (about £291 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA1 3BP?

There are 15 schools close to WA1 3BP, including Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School (Good), St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA1 3BP?

The closest station to WA1 3BP is Padgate, about 1,089 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA1 3BP?

WA1 3BP 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).

Who represents WA1 3BP (Padgate & Paddington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA1 3BP is Charlotte Nichols (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Rebecca Knowles (Labour Party) and Stephen John Rydzkowski (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.