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WA1 3LR

Kingsway North

Poulton South

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Detailed insights for WA1 3LR

Overview

Postcode WA1 3LR 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 very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Woolston Linear Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

1/10

Padgate & Paddington has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,945 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Padgate & Paddington has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

7/10

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

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 117 ft away from WA1 3LR.

Flood risk

No risk

Padgate & Paddington near WA1 3LR 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA1 3LR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Padgate

N/A

Walking directions to Padgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA1 3LR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWoolston Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Woolston Linear Park
0.2 miNew Cut Heritage and Ecology TrailLargeWalking directions to New Cut Heritage and Ecology Trail
0.5 miWesty WoodsLargeWalking directions to Westy Woods

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
596.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.09(-38%)
Public order
4.86(-52%)
Other theft
4.25(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.65(-80%)
Drugs
3.65(-6%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
93.95%
Other White
6
2.14%
Arab
5
1.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.07%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.36%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
29.05%
Level 3 (A level)
52
21.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
17.84%
No qualifications
33
13.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
47.46%
Owns with a mortgage
55
46.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.24%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

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 3LR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 3LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Mar 2026411, Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3LPOtherLeasehold£207,000
28 Feb 2025470, Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3HTTerracedLeasehold£275,000
28 Feb 202515, Larkfield Avenue, Warrington, WA1 3NETerracedLeasehold£230,000
31 Mar 202512, Westdale Road, Warrington, WA1 3EWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£125,000
28 Mar 202518, Lock Road, Warrington, WA1 3NGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£199,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA1 3LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBruche Primary School AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableWoolston Brook SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableFox Wood Special SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA1 3LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAJ Convenience Store534 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3TZWalking directions to AJ Convenience Store
0.4 miPadgate Covenience Store2;2A Bruche Heath Gardens, Warrington, WA1 3TPWalking directions to Padgate Covenience Store
0.4 miTesco ExpressManchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3NJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miCo-op Food4 Holes Lane, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4LZWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miSainsbury's Local11 Manchester Road, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4AEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 3LR, 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 012EE01012550
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA1 3LR

Is WA1 3LR (Padgate & Paddington) safe?

The area around WA1 3LR records about 46 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WA1 3LR?

The median sale price around WA1 3LR 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 3LR?

There are 17 schools close to WA1 3LR, including Bruche Primary School Academy (Good), Woolston Brook School (Good) and Fox Wood Special School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA1 3LR?

The closest station to WA1 3LR is Padgate, about 977 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA1 3LR?

WA1 3LR scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,945 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA1 3LR 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.