Postcode insights

WA2 8TR

Townfield Road

Burtonwood and Winwick

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Detailed insights for WA2 8TR

Overview

Postcode WA2 8TR is located in a rural hamlet, 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 Padgate, about 2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Winwick & Burtonwood has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Winwick & Burtonwood is £49,073 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 203 ft away from WA2 8TR.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Padgate located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
62.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.77(+84%)
Public order
12.01(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.8(-68%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.97(-45%)
Other theft
3.31(-50%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
336
94.92%
Other White
7
1.98%
Pakistani
4
1.13%
Irish
4
1.13%
Chinese
1
0.28%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
33.44%
No qualifications
65
20.9%
Level 3 (A level)
48
15.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
11.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.04%
Total 16+ residents: 311

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
53.45%
Owns with a mortgage
41
35.34%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.31%
Shared ownership
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Burtonwood and Winwick

Median price£263,750
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £382K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burtonwood and Winwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£429,995£336
Semi-Detached40£233,500£271
Terraced11£162,000£225

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Burtonwood and Winwick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burtonwood and Winwick.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burtonwood and Winwick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burtonwood and Winwick.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burtonwood and Winwick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Burtonwood and Winwick in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 8TR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 8TR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Nov 202519, Elm Road, Warrington, WA2 9TWSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
29 Aug 2025484, Poplars Avenue, Warrington, WA2 9UJTerracedFreehold£208,200

Schools

In the WA2 8TR postcode area, located within Winwick & Burtonwood, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA2 8TR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryWinwick CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miNurserySandy Lane Nursery and Forest SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimarySt Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 8TR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA2 8TR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op Food47 Cotswold Road, Warrington, WA2 9SFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miThoroughgood2 Myddleton lane, Winwick, Warrington, WA2 8NJWalking directions to Thoroughgood

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 8TR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kevin Burgess

Burtonwood & Winwick - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Stuart Mann

Burtonwood & Winwick - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Charlotte Nichols

Warrington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWarringtonE06000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyWarrington NorthE14001564
ParishWinwickE04013420
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Winwick & BurtonwoodE02002592
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 003BE01012468
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about WA2 8TR

Is WA2 8TR (Winwick & Burtonwood) safe?

The area around WA2 8TR 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.

What is the average house price near WA2 8TR?

The median sale price around WA2 8TR in Winwick & Burtonwood is £263,750 (about £276 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA2 8TR?

There are 5 schools close to WA2 8TR, including Winwick CofE Primary School (Good), Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School (Outstanding) and St Andrew's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA2 8TR?

WA2 8TR 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).

Who represents WA2 8TR (Winwick & Burtonwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA2 8TR 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).

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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.