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WA2 0HL

Vulcan Close

Poulton North

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Detailed insights for WA2 0HL

Overview

Postcode WA2 0HL is located in an urban city, within the Poulton North area of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Blackbrook area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% 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 Poulton North is £241,500 (around £291 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £195,000 and £300,625. The nearest station is Padgate, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Peel Hall Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42%
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 2,639 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Blackbrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42%

Approximately 42.0% 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 0HL.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackbrook near WA2 0HL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA2 0HL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Padgate

N/A

Walking directions to Padgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA2 0HL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPeel Hall ParkLargeWalking directions to Peel Hall Park
0.5 miEnfield ParkMediumWalking directions to Enfield Park
0.2 miParkfields ParkMediumWalking directions to Parkfields Park

Area Profile

Population
397
Population density
7,649.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.63(-2%)
Public order
7.33(-28%)
Drugs
5.49(+41%)
Other theft
5.49(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.49(-39%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
338
85.14%
Other White
39
9.82%
African
11
2.77%
Pakistani
3
0.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.76%
Total population: 397

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
87
28.25%
Level 3 (A level)
54
17.53%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
16.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
15.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
13.64%
Total 16+ residents: 308

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
29.77%
Social rents from council
33
25.19%
Owns with a mortgage
24
18.32%
Other social rented
22
16.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.92%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Poulton North

Median price: £241,500
Price per sq ft: £291
Sales (last 12 months): 116
Typical range (middle 50%): £195K – £301K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £241,500 (about £291 per square foot) in Poulton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £545,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached40£323,750£325
Semi-Detached53£233,000£291
Terraced21£187,500£228
Flats2£125,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Poulton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poulton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£220,000£187,500
2026£328,000£100,000£234,000£184,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Poulton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Poulton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£273£228
2026£327£221£296£249
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Poulton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Poulton North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 0HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 0HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202524, Vulcan Close, Warrington, WA2 0HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£95,000
07 Nov 2025146, Valiant Close, Warrington, WA2 0JTTerracedFreehold£130,000
09 May 2025130, Valiant Close, Warrington, WA2 0JTTerracedFreehold£96,250
24 Oct 202537, Cinnamon Lane, Warrington, WA2 0AESemi-DetachedLeasehold£195,000
09 Jan 202664, Vulcan Close, Warrington, WA2 0HNTerracedFreehold£100,000

Schools

In the WA2 0HL postcode area, located within Blackbrook, there are 7 primary and 1 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 0HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miSecondaryPadgate AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.2 miPrimarySt Bridget's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.4 miPrimaryChrist Church CofE Primary School PadgateVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA2 0HL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodInsall Road, Warrington, WA2 0HDWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miSpar2 Harrier Road, Blackbrook, Warrington, WA2 0WNWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miOne StopCinnamon Lane North, Warrington, WA2 0LSWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miMorrisons Daily150-154 Greenwood Crescent, Warrington, WA2 0EQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 0HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Graham Jeffrey Friend

Poulton North - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Sue Emery

Poulton North - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Una Bernadette Gillham

Poulton North - 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 NorthE05011041
ParishPoulton-with-FearnheadE04013419
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BlackbrookE02002597
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 008EE01012545
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA2 0HL

Is WA2 0HL (Blackbrook) safe?

The area around WA2 0HL records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near WA2 0HL?

The median sale price around WA2 0HL in Poulton North is £241,500 (about £291 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA2 0HL?

There are 10 schools close to WA2 0HL, including Padgate Academy (Good), St Bridget's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to WA2 0HL?

The closest station to WA2 0HL is Padgate, about 849 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA2 0HL?

WA2 0HL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,639 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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