Postcode WA2 8QY 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hulme is £39,965 per year. The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 2.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Sankey Valley Park.
Hulme has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,673 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Hulme has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% 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.
The average income per household in Hulme is £39,965 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from WA2 8QY.
Hulme near WA2 8QY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sankey Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Sankey Valley Park |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £170,500 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 | 22 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Poplars and Hulme
In the WA2 8QY postcode area, located within Hulme, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 8QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 47 Cotswold Road, Warrington, WA2 9SF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Warrington Community Grocery | 14 Cotswold Road, Warrington, WA2 9SE | Walking directions to Warrington Community Grocery |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Sandy Lane West, Warrington, WA2 9SA | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.