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WA4 3AH

Bridge Lane

Appleton

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Detailed insights for WA4 3AH

Overview

Postcode WA4 3AH is located in an urban city, within the Appleton area of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 median sale price in Appleton is £450,000 (around £352 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £290,000 and £657,500. The nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Lumb Brook Millennium Green.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
23.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,224 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe has a low crime rate, with approximately 39 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.1%

Approximately 23.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA4 3AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe near WA4 3AH 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA4 3AH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLumb Brook Millennium GreenLargeWalking directions to Lumb Brook Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
526
Population density
5,372.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.52(-50%)
Public order
7.94(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.63(-74%)
Vehicle crime
3.31(-45%)
Other crime
2.65(+7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
486
92.75%
Other White
12
2.29%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
0.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.76%
Roma
4
0.76%
Total population: 524

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
29.93%
No qualifications
96
23.36%
Level 3 (A level)
69
16.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
14.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
7.54%
Total 16+ residents: 411

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
36.54%
Owns with a mortgage
53
25.48%
Social rents from council
26
12.5%
Other social rented
22
10.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
10.1%
Total households: 208

Property prices in Appleton

Median price: £450,000
Price per sq ft: £352
Sales (last 12 months): 139
Typical range (middle 50%): £290K – £658K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £352 per square foot) in Appleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £2,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Appleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached70£657,500£392
Semi-Detached35£362,500£329
Terraced12£267,500£303
Flats22£112,500£217

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Appleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Appleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£465,000£111,500£245,000£290,000
2017£492,500£107,500£258,000£180,000
2018£495,000£126,000£295,000£209,950
2019£431,995£101,250£297,500£203,995
2020£450,000£115,000£287,000£232,895
2021£502,500£115,000£319,750£240,395
2022£555,000£123,750£366,000£265,000
2023£672,000£171,500£371,250£255,000
2024£608,000£120,000£360,000£261,750
2025£625,000£100,000£391,250£267,000
2026£680,000£118,750£362,500£298,400
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Appleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Appleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£281£223£229£230
2017£296£206£250£199
2018£288£230£254£222
2019£301£194£267£246
2020£306£216£258£234
2021£328£214£295£261
2022£370£226£317£325
2023£380£237£343£279
2024£365£222£315£314
2025£386£207£331£294
2026£384£227£332£313
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Appleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Appleton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA4 3AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA4 3AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202520, St Monicas Close, Warrington, WA4 3AWTerracedFreehold£295,000
30 May 202515, St Monicas Close, Warrington, WA4 3AWTerracedFreehold£288,000
20 Jul 202699, Bridge Lane, Warrington, WA4 3DJTerracedFreehold£247,500
05 Mar 2026101, Bridge Lane, Warrington, WA4 3DJTerracedFreehold£223,000
25 Nov 2025175, Dale Lane, Warrington, WA4 3DLTerracedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the WA4 3AH postcode area, located within Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for WA4 3AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miPrimaryBroomfields Junior SchoolAcademy converter
0.1 miPrimarySt Monica's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.2 miPrimaryThe Cobbs Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA4 3AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA4 3AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBridge Lane StoresBridge Lane, Warrington, WA4 3AXWalking directions to Bridge Lane Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Warrington district.

Band A£1,632
Band B£1,904
Band C£2,176
Band D£2,448
Band E£2,992
Band F£3,535
Band G£4,079
Band H£4,895

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 3AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Laura Booth

Appleton - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Matt Scott

Appleton - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Peter John Walker

Appleton - 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
WardAppletonE05011024
ParishAppletonE04000319
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stockton Heath & HillcliffeE02002612
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 023BE01012451
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA4 3AH

Is WA4 3AH (Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe) safe?

The area around WA4 3AH records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 WA4 3AH?

The median sale price around WA4 3AH in Appleton is £450,000 (about £352 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA4 3AH?

There are 7 schools close to WA4 3AH, including Broomfields Junior School (Good), St Monica's Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around WA4 3AH?

WA4 3AH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,224 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA4 3AH (Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington South covering WA4 3AH is Sarah Hall (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Laura Booth (Liberal Democrats), Matt Scott (Liberal Democrats) and Peter John Walker (Liberal Democrats).