Postcode WA2 7SZ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blackbrook is £38,863 per year. The nearest station is Padgate located about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Orford Park.
Blackbrook has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,485 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Blackbrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 87.2% 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.
The average income per household in Blackbrook is £38,863 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from WA2 7SZ.
Blackbrook near WA2 7SZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Padgate | N/A | Walking directions to Padgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Orford Park | Large | Walking directions to Orford Park |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £170,250 in Poplars and Hulme area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £525,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £90,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Poplars and Hulme
In the WA2 7SZ postcode area, located within Blackbrook, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 7SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 15 Orford Green, Orford, Warrington, WA2 8PB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 4B Martin Avenue, Orford, Warrington, WA2 0HQ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 198 Gorsey Lane, Warrington, WA2 7RU | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | 178-186 Padgate Lane, Warrington, WA1 3SP | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 267 Padgate Lane, Padgate, Warrington, WA1 3LB | Walking directions to Best-one |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.