Postcode insights

WA2 0NQ

Ullswater Avenue

Poplars and Hulme

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Detailed insights for WA2 0NQ

Overview

Postcode WA2 0NQ is located in an urban city, within the Poplars and Hulme ward 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 nearest station is Padgate, about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 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
37%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Hulme has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,748 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% 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

37%

Approximately 37.0% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 233 ft away from WA2 0NQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hulme near WA2 0NQ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
8,311 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
284
91.91%
Other White
18
5.83%
African
4
1.29%
Irish
3
0.97%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
28.69%
Level 3 (A level)
50
19.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
15.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.95%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
26.81%
Owns outright
33
23.91%
Social rents from council
28
20.29%
Other social rented
23
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.87%
Total households: 138

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 0NQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 0NQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 202537, Buttermere Avenue, Warrington, WA2 0NGTerracedFreehold£145,000
05 Nov 202512, Ullswater Avenue, Warrington, WA2 0NHTerracedFreehold£187,000
03 Nov 202523, Ullswater Avenue, Warrington, WA2 0NHTerracedFreehold£169,000
15 Apr 2025124, Windermere Avenue, Warrington, WA2 0NETerracedFreehold£162,500
03 Apr 20255, Eskdale Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9NBTerracedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the WA2 0NQ postcode area, located within Hulme, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA2 0NQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Stephen's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNurserySandy Lane Nursery and Forest SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 0NQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA2 0NQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
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
0.4 miOne StopUnit 2 Howson Road, Warrington, WA2 9UBWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miMorrisons Daily150-154 Greenwood Crescent, Warrington, WA2 0EQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miCo-op Food98 Capesthorne Road, Warrington, WA2 9LNWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 0NQ, 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 0NQ

Is WA2 0NQ (Hulme) safe?

The area around WA2 0NQ 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 0NQ?

The median sale price around WA2 0NQ in Hulme is £185,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA2 0NQ?

There are 12 schools close to WA2 0NQ, including St Andrew's CofE Primary School (Good), St Stephen's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA2 0NQ?

WA2 0NQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,748 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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