Postcode WA2 0PZ is located in an urban city, within the Poulton North ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Houghton Green & Fearnhead area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Houghton Green & Fearnhead is £49,024 per year. The nearest station is Padgate, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Woolston Park.
Houghton Green & Fearnhead has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,090 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Houghton Green & Fearnhead has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Houghton Green & Fearnhead is £49,024 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 116 ft away from WA2 0PZ.
Houghton Green & Fearnhead near WA2 0PZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Padgate located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Padgate | N/A | Walking directions to Padgate |
| 1 mi | Birchwood | N/A | Walking directions to Birchwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Woolston Park | Large | Walking directions to Woolston Park |
| 0.2 mi | Longbarn Park | Large | Walking directions to Longbarn Park |
| 0.4 mi | Queens Park | Small | Walking directions to Queens Park |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Poulton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £540,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £327,000 | £303 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £232,750 | £288 |
| Terraced | 20 | £186,250 | £230 |
| Flats | 3 | £126,000 | £211 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £222,500 | £190,000 |
| 2026 | £346,500 | £100,000 | £235,000 | £170,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £279 | £228 |
| 2026 | £320 | £221 | £283 | £216 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 0PZ.
In the WA2 0PZ postcode area, located within Houghton Green & Fearnhead, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 0PZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mukti's Mini Supermarket | Unit 1 Pasture Lane, Longbarn, Warrington, WA2 0PZ | Walking directions to Mukti's Mini Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Padgate Covenience Store | 2;2A Bruche Heath Gardens, Warrington, WA1 3TP | Walking directions to Padgate Covenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Warrington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA2 0PZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Graham Jeffrey Friend
Poulton North - Elected 2 May 2024
Sue Emery
Poulton North - Elected 2 May 2024
Una Bernadette Gillham
Poulton North - Elected 2 May 2024
Charlotte Nichols
Warrington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA2 0PZ records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.
The median sale price around WA2 0PZ in Houghton Green & Fearnhead is £240,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to WA2 0PZ, including Kassia Academy and Support Services (Good), Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate (Good) and Woolston Brook School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA2 0PZ is Padgate, about 682 m away.
WA2 0PZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,090 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA2 0PZ 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).
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.