Postcode insights

WA2 8RF

Chetham Court

Poplars and Hulme

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Detailed insights for WA2 8RF

Overview

Postcode WA2 8RF is located in an urban city, within the Poplars and Hulme ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Bewsey & Dallam area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bewsey & Dallam is £40,298 per year. The nearest station is Warrington Central, about 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Longford Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
47.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Bewsey & Dallam has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,326 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bewsey & Dallam has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.5%

Approximately 47.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bewsey & Dallam is £40,298 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 219 ft away from WA2 8RF.

Flood risk

No risk

Bewsey & Dallam near WA2 8RF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA2 8RF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLongford ParkMediumWalking directions to Longford Park

Area Profile

Population
392
Population density
942.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.2(+77%)
Shoplifting
13.99(+142%)
Public order
11.84(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.61(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
7(-22%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
71.87%
Other White
52
13.3%
Other
15
3.84%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
2.3%
Chinese
8
2.05%
Total population: 391

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
92
33.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
16.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
14.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.5%
Level 3 (A level)
30
10.95%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
27.66%
Social rents from council
36
25.53%
Other social rented
31
21.99%
Owns outright
17
12.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.35%
Total households: 141

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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 8RF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 8RF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 May 202614, Hunter Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9RQSemi-DetachedFreehold£188,500
11 Mar 202661, Toll Bar Road, Warrington, WA2 9TBTerracedFreehold£146,000
30 Apr 2025567, Winwick Road, Warrington, WA2 8QETerracedLeasehold£210,000
14 Jul 202512, Achilles Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9RWTerracedFreehold£190,000
30 May 20258, Achilles Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9RWTerracedFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the WA2 8RF postcode area, located within Bewsey & Dallam, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA2 8RF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNurserySandy Lane Nursery and Forest SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Stephen's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMeadowside Community Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 8RF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA2 8RF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiSandy Lane West, Warrington, WA2 9SAWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miThe Food WarehouseAntrim Road, Warrington, WA2 8JTWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.2 miWarrington Community Grocery14 Cotswold Road, Warrington, WA2 9SEWalking directions to Warrington Community Grocery
0.3 miCo-op Food47 Cotswold Road, Warrington, WA2 9SFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miNisa LocalLongshaw Street, Dallam, Warrington, WA5 0FFWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 8RF, 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)Bewsey & DallamE02002602
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 013AE01012453
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WA2 8RF

Is WA2 8RF (Bewsey & Dallam) safe?

The area around WA2 8RF records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near WA2 8RF?

The median sale price around WA2 8RF in Bewsey & Dallam is £185,000 (about £221 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA2 8RF?

There are 10 schools close to WA2 8RF, including Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School (Outstanding), St Stephen's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA2 8RF?

WA2 8RF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,326 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA2 8RF (Bewsey & Dallam) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA2 8RF 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.