Postcode insights

WA2 8UA

Mill Lane

Poplars and Hulme

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Detailed insights for WA2 8UA

Overview

Postcode WA2 8UA 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 181.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hulme is £39,965 per year. The nearest station is Warrington Central, about 1.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
181
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Hulme has a very high crime rate, with approximately 181.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.7%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hulme is £39,965 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 7 ft away from WA2 8UA.

Flood risk

No risk

Hulme near WA2 8UA 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
244
Population density
143.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
108.97(+192%)
Public order
21.93(+116%)
Shoplifting
18.6(+222%)
Other theft
13.95(+111%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.64(-4%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
222
91.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
3.29%
Other White
6
2.47%
Irish
3
1.23%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.82%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
33.33%
Level 3 (A level)
45
20.55%
No qualifications
34
15.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
10.5%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
51.79%
Owns with a mortgage
38
33.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
8.04%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.57%
Other social rented
2
1.79%
Total households: 112

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

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the WA2 8UA postcode area, located within Hulme, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA2 8UA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryCallands Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryDallam Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miNurserySandy Lane Nursery and Forest SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA2 8UA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldiSandy Lane West, Warrington, WA2 9SAWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miWarrington Community Grocery14 Cotswold Road, Warrington, WA2 9SEWalking directions to Warrington Community Grocery

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 8UA, 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
ParishWinwickE04013420
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HulmeE02002595
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 006EE01012539
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about WA2 8UA

Is WA2 8UA (Hulme) safe?

The area around WA2 8UA records about 181 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WA2 8UA?

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

What schools are near WA2 8UA?

There are 8 schools close to WA2 8UA, including Callands Community Primary School (Outstanding), Dallam Community Primary School (Good) and Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA2 8UA?

WA2 8UA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,673 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA2 8UA (Hulme) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.