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WA1 3PB

Paddington Bank

Poulton South

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Detailed insights for WA1 3PB

Overview

Postcode WA1 3PB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very 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

8.1%

Approximately 8.1% 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 171 ft away from WA1 3PB.

Flood risk

Low

Padgate & Paddington near WA1 3PB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA1 3PB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Padgate

N/A

Walking directions to Padgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA1 3PB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe TwiggeriesLargeWalking directions to The Twiggeries
0.2 miWesty WoodsLargeWalking directions to Westy Woods
0.3 miBruche ParkMediumWalking directions to Bruche Park

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
1,211.4 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
296
95.48%
Other White
9
2.9%
Pakistani
2
0.65%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.32%
Arab
1
0.32%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
53
20.87%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
20.47%
No qualifications
48
18.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
17.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.63%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
44.44%
Owns outright
45
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.85%
Other social rented
7
5.19%
Social rents from council
4
2.96%
Total households: 135

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 3PB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 3PB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202624, Paddington Bank, Warrington, WA1 3PBTerracedFreehold£240,000
17 Feb 202626, Paddington Bank, Warrington, WA1 3PBSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
14 Mar 202510, Kingsway North, Warrington, WA1 3PDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£245,000
18 Jul 202510, Princess Crescent, Warrington, WA1 3PGSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
19 Dec 202553, Kingsway North, Warrington, WA1 3NUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£245,000

Schools

In the WA1 3PB postcode area, located within Padgate & Paddington, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA1 3PB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondaryCardinal Newman Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOakwood Avenue Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Oswald's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA1 3PB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA1 3PB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressManchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3NJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miNisa178-186 Padgate Lane, Warrington, WA1 3SPWalking directions to Nisa

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 3PB, 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 3PB

Is WA1 3PB (Padgate & Paddington) safe?

The area around WA1 3PB 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 3PB?

The median sale price around WA1 3PB 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 3PB?

There are 12 schools close to WA1 3PB, including Cardinal Newman Catholic High School (Good), Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School (Good) and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA1 3PB?

The closest station to WA1 3PB is Padgate, about 1,365 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA1 3PB?

WA1 3PB 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 3PB (Padgate & Paddington) in Parliament and on the local council?

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