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WA1 3RG

Manchester Road

Poulton South

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Overview

Postcode WA1 3RG 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 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 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 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 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
3.2%
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 18,962 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 42% least 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

3.2%

Approximately 3.2% 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 94 ft away from WA1 3RG.

Flood risk

Low

Padgate & Paddington near WA1 3RG 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 3RG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Padgate

N/A

Walking directions to Padgate

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
4,212.9 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
266
94.66%
Other
8
2.85%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.71%
Irish
2
0.71%
African
1
0.36%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
27.07%
Level 3 (A level)
49
21.4%
No qualifications
41
17.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.35%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
41.94%
Owns outright
46
37.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.52%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.23%
Social rents from council
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

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 3RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 3RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jan 2026366, Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3RGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£250,000
19 Dec 2025362, Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3RGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
26 Jun 2025388, Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
15 Apr 202611, King Edward Street, Warrington, WA1 3SLTerracedLeasehold£217,500
03 Aug 2026350, Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3REDetachedLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the WA1 3RG 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 3RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryOakwood Avenue Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimarySt Oswald's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.5 miPrimarySt Elphin's Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA1 3RG
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 3LAWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miSelect & Save178 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3APWalking directions to Select & Save

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 3RG, 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 3RG

Is WA1 3RG (Padgate & Paddington) safe?

The area around WA1 3RG 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, vehicle crime and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near WA1 3RG?

The median sale price around WA1 3RG 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 3RG?

There are 16 schools close to WA1 3RG, including Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School (Good), St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Elphin's Church of England Primary Academy. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to WA1 3RG?

The closest station to WA1 3RG is Padgate, about 1,140 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA1 3RG?

WA1 3RG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,962 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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