Postcode insights

WA2 0AF

Viscount Road

Poplars and Hulme

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Detailed insights for WA2 0AF

Overview

Postcode WA2 0AF is located in an urban city, within the Poplars and Hulme ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Blackbrook area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackbrook is £38,863 per year. The nearest station is Padgate, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Peel Hall Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Blackbrook has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,485 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Blackbrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.5%

Approximately 42.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Blackbrook is £38,863 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WA2 0AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackbrook near WA2 0AF 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 WA2 0AF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Padgate

N/A

Walking directions to Padgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA2 0AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPeel Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Peel Hall Park
0.5 miParkfields ParkMediumWalking directions to Parkfields Park

Area Profile

Population
425
Population density
5,182.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.96(+74%)
Public order
14.37(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.37(+4%)
Other crime
5.62(+127%)
Anti-social behaviour
5(-72%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
372
87.53%
Other White
29
6.82%
Chinese
9
2.12%
Indian
4
0.94%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.94%
Total population: 425

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
82
25.87%
Level 4+ (Degree)
69
21.77%
No qualifications
57
17.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
16.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 317

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
37.36%
Other social rented
45
25.86%
Social rents from council
29
16.67%
Owns outright
17
9.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
8.05%
Total households: 174

Property prices in Poplars and Hulme

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£221
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £200K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £221 per square foot) in Poplars and Hulme area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Poplars and Hulme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£315,000£263
Semi-Detached22£188,850£232
Terraced32£170,000£214
Flats2£85,000£112

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Poplars and Hulme

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poplars and Hulme.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207,500£116,500£89,000
2017£187,000£125,000£96,000
2018£214,000£133,500£106,500
2019£200,000£135,000£107,000
2020£240,000£135,000£112,500
2021£225,000£152,500£128,000
2022£294,500£187,500£161,950
2023£280,000£175,000£150,000
2024£330,000£187,500£155,800
2025£280,000£195,000£165,250
2026£367,500£184,500£171,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poplars and Hulme.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Poplars and Hulme.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£128£109
2017£201£153£119
2018£205£170£129
2019£193£166£138
2020£221£170£143
2021£254£187£164
2022£288£220£196
2023£295£218£188
2024£276£231£204
2025£290£236£208
2026£261£220£220
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Poplars and Hulme.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Poplars and Hulme in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 0AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 0AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Aug 202552, Viscount Road, Warrington, WA2 0AFDetachedLeasehold£278,000
06 Feb 202698, Blenheim Close, Warrington, WA2 0GTSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
27 Feb 202639, Westland Drive, Warrington, WA2 0GGSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
21 Feb 202559, Westland Drive, Warrington, WA2 0GGSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
04 Aug 202521, Harrier Road, Warrington, WA2 0WNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£222,500

Schools

In the WA2 0AF postcode area, located within Blackbrook, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA2 0AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBrook Acre Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Bridget's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryPadgate AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 0AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA2 0AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar2 Harrier Road, Blackbrook, Warrington, WA2 0WNWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miMorrisons Daily150-154 Greenwood Crescent, Warrington, WA2 0EQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miBest-one4B Martin Avenue, Orford, Warrington, WA2 0HQWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miCo-op FoodInsall Road, Warrington, WA2 0HDWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miCo-op Food98 Capesthorne Road, Warrington, WA2 9LNWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 WA2 0AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gemma Southern

Poplars & Hulme - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

John Kerr-Brown

Poplars & Hulme - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Nathan Sudworth

Poplars & Hulme - 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
WardPoplars and HulmeE05011040
ParishPoulton-with-FearnheadE04013419
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BlackbrookE02002597
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 008FE01012546
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2002-07-01

Frequently asked questions about WA2 0AF

Is WA2 0AF (Blackbrook) safe?

The area around WA2 0AF records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 WA2 0AF?

The median sale price around WA2 0AF in Blackbrook is £185,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA2 0AF?

There are 17 schools close to WA2 0AF, including Brook Acre Community Primary School (Good), St Bridget's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Padgate Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA2 0AF?

The closest station to WA2 0AF is Padgate, about 945 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA2 0AF?

WA2 0AF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,485 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA2 0AF (Blackbrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA2 0AF is Charlotte Nichols (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Gemma Southern (Labour Party), John Kerr-Brown (Labour Party) and Nathan Sudworth (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.