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WA1 3GP

Constable Square

Poulton South

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Detailed insights for WA1 3GP

Overview

Postcode WA1 3GP is located in an urban city, within the Poulton South area of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Padgate & Paddington area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Padgate & Paddington is £49,351 per year. The median sale price in Poulton South is £250,000 (around £286 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £218,750 and £310,000. The nearest station is Padgate, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Woolston Linear Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Padgate & Paddington has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,237 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Padgate & Paddington has a low crime rate, with approximately 41 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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.

Income level

7/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WA1 3GP.

Flood risk

No risk

Padgate & Paddington near WA1 3GP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Padgate located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA1 3GP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Padgate

N/A

Walking directions to Padgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA1 3GP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWoolston Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Woolston Linear Park
0.5 miNew Cut Heritage and Ecology TrailLargeWalking directions to New Cut Heritage and Ecology Trail
0.3 miBruche ParkMediumWalking directions to Bruche Park

Area Profile

Population
398
Population density
6,248 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.17(-19%)
Public order
3.98(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.85(-68%)
Other crime
1.71(-31%)
Vehicle crime
1.71(-71%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
369
93.18%
Pakistani
5
1.26%
Other White
5
1.26%
Other
5
1.26%
Chinese
3
0.76%
Total population: 396

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
147
53.45%
Level 3 (A level)
55
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.18%
Apprenticeship
14
5.09%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
112
83.58%
Owns outright
17
12.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.24%
Shared ownership
1
0.75%
Social rents from council
1
0.75%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Poulton South

Median price: £250,000
Price per sq ft: £286
Sales (last 12 months): 87
Typical range (middle 50%): £219K – £310K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Poulton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £623,000.

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£447,500£344
Semi-Detached60£250,000£286
Terraced11£225,000£234
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£438,000£245,000£191,000
2026£340,000£262,500£230,000
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£337£288£253
2026£186£267£231
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 3GP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 3GP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202629, Constable Square, Warrington, WA1 3GPDetachedLeasehold£485,000
18 Dec 202531, Constable Square, Warrington, WA1 3GPDetachedLeasehold£500,000
08 Oct 202528, Constable Square, Warrington, WA1 3GPDetachedLeasehold£515,000
05 Mar 202615, Hazel Grove, Warrington, WA1 3HJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£340,000
30 Jul 202516, Hazel Grove, Warrington, WA1 3HJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£255,000

Schools

In the WA1 3GP postcode area, located within Padgate & Paddington, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for WA1 3GP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryBruche AcademyAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimarySt Oswald's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.3 miNot applicableWoolston Brook SchoolCommunity special school

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA1 3GP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA1 3GP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPadgate Covenience Store2;2A Bruche Heath Gardens, Warrington, WA1 3TPWalking directions to Padgate Covenience Store
0.3 miBest-one267 Padgate Lane, Padgate, Warrington, WA1 3LAWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miAJ Convenience Store534 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3TZWalking directions to AJ Convenience Store
0.5 miTesco ExpressManchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3NJWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Warrington district.

Band A£1,632
Band B£1,904
Band C£2,176
Band D£2,448
Band E£2,992
Band F£3,535
Band G£4,079
Band H£4,895

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 3GP, 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
ParishPoulton-with-FearnheadE04013419
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Padgate & PaddingtonE02002601
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 012DE01012549
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2016-09-01

Frequently asked questions about WA1 3GP

Is WA1 3GP (Padgate & Paddington) safe?

The area around WA1 3GP records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WA1 3GP?

The median sale price around WA1 3GP in Poulton South is £250,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA1 3GP?

There are 17 schools close to WA1 3GP, including Bruche Academy (Good), St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Woolston Brook School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to WA1 3GP?

The closest station to WA1 3GP is Padgate, about 448 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA1 3GP?

WA1 3GP scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,237 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA1 3GP 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).