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WA2 0HG

Martin Avenue

Poplars and Hulme

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Detailed insights for WA2 0HG

Overview

Postcode WA2 0HG is located in an urban city, within the Poplars and Hulme area of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Blackbrook area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackbrook is £38,863 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 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
32.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Blackbrook has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,171 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Blackbrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.2%

Approximately 32.2% 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 0HG.

Flood risk

Low

Blackbrook near WA2 0HG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Padgate located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA2 0HG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Padgate

N/A

Walking directions to Padgate

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
5,294.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.43(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.13(-27%)
Public order
9.19(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.19(+2%)
Vehicle crime
5.91(-1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
94.64%
Other White
5
1.79%
Chinese
2
0.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.71%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.71%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
51
22.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
17.33%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
35.54%
Owns outright
28
23.14%
Social rents from council
22
18.18%
Other social rented
17
14.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.61%
Total households: 121

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 0HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 0HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Aug 202684, Poplars Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9LGTerracedFreehold£190,000
17 Jul 202651, Boyle Avenue, Warrington, WA2 0EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£212,000
03 Jul 202542, Poplars Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9LQTerracedFreehold£138,000
31 Oct 202512, Darwen Gardens, Warrington, WA2 0HBFlatsLeasehold£80,000
28 Apr 20254, Harding Avenue, Warrington, WA2 0HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the WA2 0HG postcode area, located within Blackbrook, there are 13 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 0HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryBrook Acre Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimarySt Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.5 miPrimarySt Bridget's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA2 0HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA2 0HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBest-one4B Martin Avenue, Orford, Warrington, WA2 0HQWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miTesco Express15 Orford Green, Orford, Warrington, WA2 8PBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miCo-op Food98 Capesthorne Road, Warrington, WA2 9LNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miGo Local14 School Road, Warrington, WA2 8PNWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miSpar2 Harrier Road, Blackbrook, Warrington, WA2 0WNWalking directions to Spar

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 0HG, 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)BlackbrookE02002597
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 008DE01012536
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA2 0HG

Is WA2 0HG (Blackbrook) safe?

The area around WA2 0HG records about 79 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WA2 0HG?

The median sale price around WA2 0HG 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 0HG?

There are 17 schools close to WA2 0HG, including Brook Acre Community 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.

What is the nearest station to WA2 0HG?

The closest station to WA2 0HG is Padgate, about 1,110 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA2 0HG?

WA2 0HG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,171 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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