Postcode WA2 8RU is located in a rural village, within the Burtonwood and Winwick ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Winwick & Burtonwood area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Winwick & Burtonwood is £49,073 per year. The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows, about 1.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Winwick & Burtonwood has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,575 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Winwick & Burtonwood has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Winwick & Burtonwood is £49,073 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WA2 8RU.
Winwick & Burtonwood near WA2 8RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £263,750 (about £276 per square foot) in Burtonwood and Winwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £615,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £429,995 | £336 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £233,500 | £271 |
| Terraced | 11 | £162,000 | £225 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £322,500 | £172,500 | £124,000 |
| 2017 | £357,000 | £151,000 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | £350,000 | £163,000 | £104,000 |
| 2019 | £347,500 | £145,000 | £120,500 |
| 2020 | £316,250 | £164,250 | £105,500 |
| 2021 | £439,000 | £190,000 | £135,000 |
| 2022 | £477,000 | £218,500 | £151,000 |
| 2023 | £442,500 | £257,000 | £155,000 |
| 2024 | £429,995 | £220,000 | £135,000 |
| 2025 | £422,500 | £250,000 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £442,500 | £235,000 | £159,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £189 | £175 | £119 |
| 2017 | £208 | £168 | £121 |
| 2018 | £230 | £162 | £122 |
| 2019 | £246 | £164 | £130 |
| 2020 | £250 | £179 | £125 |
| 2021 | £257 | £197 | £164 |
| 2022 | £282 | £239 | £171 |
| 2023 | £343 | £286 | £185 |
| 2024 | £327 | £266 | £167 |
| 2025 | £337 | £276 | £203 |
| 2026 | £251 | £208 | £224 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 8RU.
In the WA2 8RU postcode area, located within Winwick & Burtonwood, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 8RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Thoroughgood | 2 Myddleton lane, Winwick, Warrington, WA2 8NJ | Walking directions to Thoroughgood |
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 8RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kevin Burgess
Burtonwood & Winwick - Elected 2 May 2024
Stuart Mann
Burtonwood & Winwick - Elected 2 May 2024
Charlotte Nichols
Warrington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA2 8RU records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around WA2 8RU in Winwick & Burtonwood is £263,750 (about £276 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to WA2 8RU, including Winwick CofE Primary School (Good) and Willow Bank School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WA2 8RU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,575 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 8RU is Charlotte Nichols (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kevin Burgess (Labour Party) and Stuart Mann (Independent).
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.