Postcode WA2 0BP is located in an urban city, within the Poulton North ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Houghton Green & Fearnhead area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Houghton Green & Fearnhead is £49,024 per year. The nearest station is Padgate, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Enfield Park.
Houghton Green & Fearnhead has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,196 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Houghton Green & Fearnhead has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Houghton Green & Fearnhead is £49,024 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WA2 0BP.
Houghton Green & Fearnhead near WA2 0BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Padgate located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Padgate | N/A | Walking directions to Padgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Enfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Enfield Park |
| 0.2 mi | Parkfields Park | Medium | Walking directions to Parkfields Park |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Poulton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £540,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £327,000 | £303 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £232,750 | £288 |
| Terraced | 20 | £186,250 | £230 |
| Flats | 3 | £126,000 | £211 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £218,475 | £98,000 | £154,975 | £118,000 |
| 2017 | £212,750 | £93,000 | £151,000 | £115,000 |
| 2018 | £240,000 | £100,000 | £150,000 | £115,000 |
| 2019 | £224,975 | £114,000 | £158,500 | £133,000 |
| 2020 | £245,000 | £82,000 | £170,000 | £142,250 |
| 2021 | £275,000 | £80,050 | £191,000 | £145,000 |
| 2022 | £330,000 | £125,000 | £218,450 | £181,000 |
| 2023 | £345,000 | £121,250 | £217,500 | £188,000 |
| 2024 | £320,000 | £120,000 | £238,000 | £175,000 |
| 2025 | £319,250 | £125,000 | £222,500 | £190,000 |
| 2026 | £346,500 | £100,000 | £235,000 | £170,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £225 | £160 | £184 | £153 |
| 2017 | £212 | £149 | £195 | £147 |
| 2018 | £228 | £170 | £191 | £159 |
| 2019 | £237 | £135 | £213 | £172 |
| 2020 | £248 | £117 | £218 | £175 |
| 2021 | £261 | £180 | £222 | £181 |
| 2022 | £287 | £204 | £276 | £214 |
| 2023 | £294 | £201 | £268 | £222 |
| 2024 | £277 | £199 | £272 | £204 |
| 2025 | £303 | £203 | £279 | £228 |
| 2026 | £320 | £221 | £283 | £216 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 0BP.
In the WA2 0BP postcode area, located within Houghton Green & Fearnhead, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 0BP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Cinnamon Lane North, Warrington, WA2 0LS | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Insall Road, Warrington, WA2 0HD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Warrington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA2 0BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Graham Jeffrey Friend
Poulton North - Elected 2 May 2024
Sue Emery
Poulton North - Elected 2 May 2024
Una Bernadette Gillham
Poulton North - Elected 2 May 2024
Charlotte Nichols
Warrington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA2 0BP records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around WA2 0BP in Houghton Green & Fearnhead is £240,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WA2 0BP, including Cinnamon Brow CofE Primary School (Good), St Bridget's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Padgate Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA2 0BP is Padgate, about 1,342 m away.
WA2 0BP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,196 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA2 0BP is Charlotte Nichols (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Graham Jeffrey Friend (Labour Party), Sue Emery (Labour Party) and Una Bernadette Gillham (Labour Party).
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.