Postcode insights

WA2 8XL

Browning Drive

Burtonwood and Winwick

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Detailed insights for WA2 8XL

Overview

Postcode WA2 8XL is located in a rural town, 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 1.8 miles away. There are 1 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
Medium

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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from WA2 8XL.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
358.1 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
302
88.05%
Other White
13
3.79%
Irish
7
2.04%
Pakistani
6
1.75%
Other Asian
6
1.75%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
151
56.13%
Level 3 (A level)
53
19.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
5.58%
No qualifications
8
2.97%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
68
58.62%
Owns outright
43
37.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.72%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.72%
Social rents from council
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 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 8XL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA2 8XL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 202691, Browning Drive, Warrington, WA2 8XLDetachedFreehold£550,000
27 Oct 202531, Browning Drive, Warrington, WA2 8XLDetachedFreehold£565,000
08 Oct 202523, Browning Drive, Warrington, WA2 8XLDetachedFreehold£615,000
04 Sept 20252, Browning Drive, Warrington, WA2 8XLDetachedFreehold£410,000
09 Jun 202517, Browning Drive, Warrington, WA2 8XLDetachedFreehold£505,000

Schools

In the WA2 8XL postcode area, located within Winwick & Burtonwood, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 8XL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA2 8XL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
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 8XL, 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 Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WA2 8XL

Is WA2 8XL (Winwick & Burtonwood) safe?

The area around WA2 8XL 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 8XL?

The median sale price around WA2 8XL 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 8XL?

There is 1 school close to WA2 8XL, including Winwick CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA2 8XL?

WA2 8XL 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 8XL (Winwick & Burtonwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.