Postcode WA2 0XA 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 Birchwood, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Longbarn 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 4.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from WA2 0XA.
Houghton Green & Fearnhead near WA2 0XA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birchwood located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Birchwood | N/A | Walking directions to Birchwood |
| 0.8 mi | Padgate | N/A | Walking directions to Padgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Longbarn Park | Large | Walking directions to Longbarn 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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 0XA.
In the WA2 0XA postcode area, located within Houghton Green & Fearnhead, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 0XA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mukti's Mini Supermarket | Unit 1 Pasture Lane, Longbarn, Warrington, WA2 0PZ | Walking directions to Mukti's Mini Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Dewhurst Road, Warrington, WA3 7PG | Walking directions to Asda |
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 0XA, 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 0XA 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 0XA 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 15 schools close to WA2 0XA, including Kassia Academy and Support Services (Good), Birchwood Community High School (Good) and Woolston CofE Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA2 0XA is Birchwood, about 987 m away.
WA2 0XA 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 0XA 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.