Postcode insights

WA4 3BA

Bernard Avenue

Appleton

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Detailed insights for WA4 3BA

Overview

Postcode WA4 3BA is located in an urban city, within the Appleton ward 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 nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 1.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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
31.7%
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 16,662 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% 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

31.7%

Approximately 31.7% 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 3BA.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe near WA4 3BA 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 3BA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLumb Brook Millennium GreenLargeWalking directions to Lumb Brook Millennium Green
0.5 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
204
Population density
6,721.3 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
181
88.29%
Other White
13
6.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.95%
Irish
4
1.95%
Indian
3
1.46%
Total population: 205

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
34.59%
Level 3 (A level)
34
21.38%
No qualifications
28
17.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
13.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
8.81%
Total 16+ residents: 159

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
27
32.93%
Owns outright
19
23.17%
Social rents from council
13
15.85%
Other social rented
13
15.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
10.98%
Total households: 82

Property prices in Appleton

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£345
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £640K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £345 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
Detached63£640,000£394
Semi-Detached36£372,500£322
Terraced11£258,000£292
Flats22£106,500£210

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£276,000
2026£662,500£153,750£385,000£276,500
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£388£207£331£292
2026£384£235£335£270
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 3BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA4 3BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 202534, Bernard Avenue, Warrington, WA4 3BATerracedFreehold£220,000
17 Jul 20251, Guernsey Close, Warrington, WA4 3AZSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
19 Feb 202618, Dingleway, Warrington, WA4 3ABSemi-DetachedLeasehold£390,000
02 May 20259, Beverley Avenue, Warrington, WA4 3BBSemi-DetachedFreehold£337,500
14 Jul 202579, Dingleway, Warrington, WA4 3AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£267,000

Schools

In the WA4 3BA postcode area, located within Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA4 3BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Monica's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBroomfields Junior SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryThe Cobbs Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA4 3BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA4 3BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBridge Lane StoresBridge Lane, Warrington, WA4 3AXWalking directions to Bridge Lane Stores
0.4 miSainsbury's Local88-94 London Road, Warrington, WA4 6LEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miAldi27 Walton Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 6NJWalking directions to Aldi

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 3BA, 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 3BA

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

The area around WA4 3BA 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near WA4 3BA?

The median sale price around WA4 3BA in Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe is £450,000 (about £345 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA4 3BA?

There are 9 schools close to WA4 3BA, including St Monica's Catholic Primary School (Good), Broomfields Junior School and The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA4 3BA?

WA4 3BA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,662 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Warrington South covering WA4 3BA 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).

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.