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WA2 0HX

Fairbrother Crescent

Poplars and Hulme

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Detailed insights for WA2 0HX

Overview

Postcode WA2 0HX 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 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 nearest station is Padgate, about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 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
79
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
41.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Blackbrook has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,409 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% 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

41.8%

Approximately 41.8% 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 0HX.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackbrook near WA2 0HX 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 0HX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Padgate

N/A

Walking directions to Padgate

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
6,674.2 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
252
84.85%
Other White
23
7.74%
Other Asian
5
1.68%
Other
5
1.68%
Pakistani
4
1.35%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
25.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
23.5%
Level 3 (A level)
35
16.13%
Level 4+ (Degree)
32
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.76%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
34
27.87%
Other social rented
31
25.41%
Social rents from council
20
16.39%
Owns outright
19
15.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.3%
Total households: 122

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 0HX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 0HX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Sept 2025118, Capesthorne Road, Warrington, WA2 0HSTerracedFreehold£185,000
30 May 202540, Greenwood Crescent, Warrington, WA2 0DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,500
01 Apr 20269, Fairbrother Crescent, Warrington, WA2 0JBTerracedFreehold£190,000
16 Dec 202539, Fairbrother Crescent, Warrington, WA2 0JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£216,000
29 Oct 202521, Fairbrother Crescent, Warrington, WA2 0JBTerracedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the WA2 0HX postcode area, located within Blackbrook, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA2 0HX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBrook Acre Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Bridget's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 0HX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA2 0HX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food98 Capesthorne Road, Warrington, WA2 9LNWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miLondisConcord Place, Warrington, WA2 9NAWalking directions to Londis
0.2 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
0.3 miBest-one4B Martin Avenue, Orford, Warrington, WA2 0HQWalking directions to Best-one

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 0HX, 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 0HX

Is WA2 0HX (Blackbrook) safe?

The area around WA2 0HX 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WA2 0HX?

The median sale price around WA2 0HX 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 0HX?

There are 17 schools close to WA2 0HX, including Brook Acre Community Primary School (Good), St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good) and St Bridget's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA2 0HX?

The closest station to WA2 0HX is Padgate, about 1,410 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA2 0HX?

WA2 0HX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,409 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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