Postcode insights

WA4 2RY

Brook Avenue

Stockton Heath

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Detailed insights for WA4 2RY

Overview

Postcode WA4 2RY is located in an urban city, within the Stockton Heath ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe is £55,971 per year. The nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 1.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lumb Brook Millennium Green.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,005 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe is £55,971 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 182 ft away from WA4 2RY.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe near WA4 2RY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA4 2RY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLumb Brook Millennium GreenLargeWalking directions to Lumb Brook Millennium Green
0.4 miAlexandra ParkMediumWalking directions to Alexandra Park
0.3 miQueen Elizabeth II Community Field - Mill Lane Diamond Jubilee FieldSmallWalking directions to Queen Elizabeth II Community Field - Mill Lane Diamond Jubilee Field

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
3,632.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.21(-73%)
Other theft
4.08(-38%)
Public order
2.04(-80%)
Other crime
0.68(-73%)
Anti-social behaviour
0.68(-96%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295
92.19%
Other White
8
2.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.56%
Irish
4
1.25%
Chinese
2
0.62%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
45.95%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
16.99%
No qualifications
19
7.34%
Apprenticeship
15
5.79%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
48.48%
Owns with a mortgage
57
43.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.06%
Shared ownership
1
0.76%
Social rents from council
1
0.76%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Stockton Heath

Median price£348,000
Price per sq ft£336
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£256K – £485K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £348,000 (about £336 per square foot) in Stockton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stockton Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£570,000£344
Semi-Detached46£457,000£363
Terraced44£286,500£322
Flats16£163,500£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stockton Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockton Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£542,495£127,500£291,000£209,750
2017£405,000£115,000£321,000£220,750
2018£402,500£132,475£337,500£226,000
2019£475,000£135,000£320,000£245,283
2020£445,000£150,000£327,500£244,250
2021£569,500£190,000£385,000£270,000
2022£621,250£187,500£392,500£288,500
2023£555,000£177,500£400,000£292,500
2024£562,500£172,500£446,500£282,500
2025£632,500£195,998£496,250£291,375
2026£650,000£94,000£405,000£298,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockton Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stockton Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282£162£242£247
2017£286£194£269£241
2018£271£220£261£257
2019£310£220£282£255
2020£294£337£295£264
2021£346£313£322£275
2022£398£306£353£308
2023£382£310£339£299
2024£366£251£349£331
2025£341£341£361£311
2026£448£183£406£324
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stockton Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stockton Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA4 2RY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA4 2RY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 20261, Brook Avenue, Warrington, WA4 2RYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£385,000
21 Mar 202534, Chester Road, Warrington, WA4 2RXSemi-DetachedFreehold£570,000
10 Apr 202621, Chester Road, Warrington, WA4 2RZSemi-DetachedFreehold£607,000
11 Apr 202547, Limetree Avenue, Warrington, WA4 2DQTerracedLeasehold£305,000
30 Apr 202646, Brian Avenue, Warrington, WA4 2BGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£485,000

Schools

In the WA4 2RY postcode area, located within Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA4 2RY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Thomas' CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Cobbs Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Monica's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA4 2RY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA4 2RY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBridge Lane StoresBridge Lane, Warrington, WA4 3AXWalking directions to Bridge Lane Stores

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 WA4 2RY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Judith Wheeler

Stockton Heath - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Sharon Harris

Stockton Heath - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Sarah Hall

Warrington South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWarringtonE06000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyWarrington SouthE14001565
WardStockton HeathE05011044
ParishStockton HeathE04000332
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stockton Heath & HillcliffeE02002612
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 023FE01012560
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA4 2RY

Is WA4 2RY (Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe) safe?

The area around WA4 2RY records about 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 WA4 2RY?

The median sale price around WA4 2RY in Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe is £348,000 (about £336 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA4 2RY?

There are 14 schools close to WA4 2RY, including St Thomas' CofE Primary School (Good), The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School (Good) and St Monica's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA4 2RY?

WA4 2RY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,005 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA4 2RY (Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington South covering WA4 2RY is Sarah Hall (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Judith Wheeler (Liberal Democrats) and Sharon Harris (Liberal Democrats).

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.