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WA2 0DF

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Poulton South

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Detailed insights for WA2 0DF

Overview

Postcode WA2 0DF 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 84% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Bruche Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Padgate & Paddington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,222 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Padgate & Paddington has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 0 ft away from WA2 0DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Padgate & Paddington near WA2 0DF 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA2 0DF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Padgate

N/A

Walking directions to Padgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA2 0DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBruche ParkMediumWalking directions to Bruche Park

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
1,925.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.99(-71%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.66(-80%)
Public order
3.05(-70%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.22(-86%)
Drugs
1.22(-69%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
296
93.97%
Other White
13
4.13%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.63%
Irish
2
0.63%
Indian
1
0.32%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
24.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
22.76%
Level 3 (A level)
54
21.95%
No qualifications
29
11.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.79%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
66
52.8%
Owns outright
43
34.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.4%
Social rents from council
2
1.6%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 0DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 0DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 2026308, Padgate Lane, Warrington, WA1 3DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
07 Jul 2025325, Padgate Lane, Warrington, WA1 3JUDetachedLeasehold£400,000
07 Jul 2025325, Padgate Lane, Warrington, WA1 3JUDetachedFreehold£400,000
23 Oct 202522, Kenilworth Drive, Warrington, WA1 3JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£246,000
17 Oct 202523, Kenilworth Drive, Warrington, WA1 3JTSemi-DetachedFreehold£276,000

Schools

In the WA2 0DF 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 WA2 0DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt Oswald's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.3 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary School PadgateVoluntary aided school
0.4 miSecondaryPadgate AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA2 0DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA2 0DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBest-one267 Padgate Lane, Padgate, Warrington, WA1 3LAWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miPadgate Covenience Store2;2A Bruche Heath Gardens, Warrington, WA1 3TPWalking directions to Padgate Covenience Store
0.4 miSpar2 Harrier Road, Blackbrook, Warrington, WA2 0WNWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miCo-op FoodInsall Road, Warrington, WA2 0HDWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 WA2 0DF, 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 012BE01012547
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA2 0DF

Is WA2 0DF (Padgate & Paddington) safe?

The area around WA2 0DF records about 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.

What is the average house price near WA2 0DF?

The median sale price around WA2 0DF 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 WA2 0DF?

There are 17 schools close to WA2 0DF, including St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (Good), Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate (Good) and Padgate Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to WA2 0DF?

The closest station to WA2 0DF is Padgate, about 307 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA2 0DF?

WA2 0DF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,222 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA2 0DF (Padgate & Paddington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA2 0DF 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).