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WA2 0DY

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Poplars and Hulme

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Detailed insights for WA2 0DY

Overview

Postcode WA2 0DY is located in an urban city, within the Poplars and Hulme area of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Hulme area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hulme is £39,965 per year. The median sale price in Poplars and Hulme is £186,000 (around £224 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £208,025. The nearest station is Padgate, about 1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Peel Hall Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
30.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Hulme has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,096 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Hulme has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.3%

Approximately 30.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hulme is £39,965 per year.

Noise Level

Low

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

Flood risk

No risk

Hulme near WA2 0DY 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA2 0DY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPeel Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Peel Hall Park

Area Profile

Population
379
Population density
7,246.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.82(+23%)
Public order
10.11(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.41(-59%)
Vehicle crime
6.74(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.06(-33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
316
83.38%
Other White
46
12.14%
Chinese
6
1.58%
Pakistani
3
0.79%
Irish
3
0.79%
Total population: 379

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
27.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
59
19.47%
Level 3 (A level)
50
16.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
16.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
14.52%
Total 16+ residents: 303

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
30.26%
Owns with a mortgage
45
29.61%
Social rents from council
26
17.11%
Other social rented
20
13.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
6.58%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Poplars and Hulme

Median price: £186,000
Price per sq ft: £224
Sales (last 12 months): 82
Typical range (middle 50%): £160K – £208K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Poplars and Hulme area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £475,000.

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
Detached8£296,500£267
Semi-Detached32£195,000£235
Terraced41£172,950£217
Flats1£80,000£149

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£168,000
2026£315,000£190,000£171,475
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£234£208
2026£263£242£216
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 0DY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 0DY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Jun 202655, Canberra Square, Warrington, WA2 0DYSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
30 May 202540, Greenwood Crescent, Warrington, WA2 0DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,500
27 May 202517, Ravensdale Close, Warrington, WA2 0GDSemi-DetachedFreehold£162,500
28 May 2025183, Poplars Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9LXTerracedFreehold£65,000
15 Dec 20251, Statham Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9EFSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the WA2 0DY postcode area, located within Hulme, there are 12 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 0DY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimarySt Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.4 miPrimarySt Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.4 miPrimarySt Bridget's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA2 0DY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA2 0DY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBest Go Local ExpressConcord Place, Warrington, WA2 9NAWalking directions to Best Go Local Express
0.1 miPremier Express Concorde PlaceConcord Place, Warrington, WA2 9NAWalking directions to Premier Express Concorde Place
0.2 miMorrisons Daily150-154 Greenwood Crescent, Warrington, WA2 0EQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miCo-op Food98 Capesthorne Road, Warrington, WA2 9LNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miBest-one4B Martin Avenue, Orford, Warrington, WA2 0HQWalking directions to Best-one

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 0DY, 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
ParishWarrington, unparished areaE43000007
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HulmeE02002595
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 006BE01012534
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA2 0DY

Is WA2 0DY (Hulme) safe?

The area around WA2 0DY records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 WA2 0DY?

The median sale price around WA2 0DY in Poplars and Hulme is £186,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA2 0DY?

There are 16 schools close to WA2 0DY, including St Andrew's CofE Primary School (Good), St Margaret's Church of England Primary School and St Bridget's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around WA2 0DY?

WA2 0DY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,096 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA2 0DY (Hulme) in Parliament and on the local council?

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