Postcode insights

WA2 0GW

Dovedale Close

Poplars and Hulme

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Detailed insights for WA2 0GW

Overview

Postcode WA2 0GW 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 124.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Peel Hall Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
58.7%
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 1,083 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Blackbrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.7%

Approximately 58.7% 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 0GW.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackbrook near WA2 0GW 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA2 0GW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Padgate

N/A

Walking directions to Padgate

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
8,931.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
84.89(+128%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.03(+34%)
Public order
10.7(+6%)
Other crime
5.35(+116%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.01(-78%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
83.11%
Other White
23
7.62%
Other Asian
10
3.31%
Other
8
2.65%
Irish
4
1.32%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
31.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
17.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
14.22%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.84%
Level 4+ (Degree)
26
11.93%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
34
31.19%
Other social rented
30
27.52%
Owns outright
22
20.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
10.09%
Owns with a mortgage
9
8.26%
Total households: 109

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 0GW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 0GW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 2026222, Greenwood Crescent, Warrington, WA2 0EGTerracedFreehold£125,000
16 Sept 2025172, Greenwood Crescent, Warrington, WA2 0EGTerracedFreehold£117,000
17 Jul 2025216, Greenwood Crescent, Warrington, WA2 0EGTerracedFreehold£118,000
01 Aug 2025531, Grasmere Avenue, Warrington, WA2 0LDTerracedFreehold£126,000
14 Nov 2025371, Greenwood Crescent, Warrington, WA2 0EDTerracedFreehold£100,000

Schools

In the WA2 0GW postcode area, located within Blackbrook, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA2 0GW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Bridget's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBrook Acre Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCinnamon Brow CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 0GW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA2 0GW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons Daily150-154 Greenwood Crescent, Warrington, WA2 0EQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miLondisConcord Place, Warrington, WA2 9NAWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miPremier Express Concorde PlaceConcord Place, Warrington, WA2 9NAWalking directions to Premier Express Concorde Place
0.4 miCo-op Food98 Capesthorne Road, Warrington, WA2 9LNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miOne StopCinnamon Lane North, Warrington, WA2 0LSWalking directions to One Stop

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 0GW, 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
ParishWinwickE04013420
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BlackbrookE02002597
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 008CE01012533
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1996-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WA2 0GW

Is WA2 0GW (Blackbrook) safe?

The area around WA2 0GW records about 124 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 0GW?

The median sale price around WA2 0GW 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 0GW?

There are 12 schools close to WA2 0GW, including St Bridget's Catholic Primary School (Good), Brook Acre Community Primary School (Good) and Cinnamon Brow CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA2 0GW?

The closest station to WA2 0GW is Padgate, about 1,433 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA2 0GW?

WA2 0GW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,083 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA2 0GW 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.