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WA4 3BP

Melrose Avenue

Appleton

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Overview

Postcode WA4 3BP 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 very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lumb Brook Millennium Green.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,036 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13%

Approximately 13.0% 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 3BP.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe near WA4 3BP 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA4 3BP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLumb Brook Millennium GreenLargeWalking directions to Lumb Brook Millennium Green
0.3 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
321
Population density
5,431.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.43(-16%)
Public order
5.71(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.29(-52%)
Other crime
2.86(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.43(-92%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
306
95.33%
Chinese
5
1.56%
Irish
3
0.93%
Arab
3
0.93%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.62%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
36.47%
Level 3 (A level)
43
16.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
16.08%
No qualifications
34
13.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.37%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
41.98%
Owns outright
46
35.11%
Social rents from council
12
9.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.4%
Other social rented
5
3.82%
Total households: 131

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 3BP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA4 3BP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jul 202612, Waterside, Warrington, WA4 3BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
28 Aug 202535, Waterside, Warrington, WA4 3BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£435,000
12 Jun 202640, Greenfields Avenue, Warrington, WA4 3BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000
19 Feb 202664, Greenfields Avenue, Warrington, WA4 3BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£291,000
31 Oct 202518, Greenfields Avenue, Warrington, WA4 3BWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£357,500

Schools

In the WA4 3BP postcode area, located within Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe, there are 6 primary and 2 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 3BP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt Thomas' CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimarySt Monica's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.3 miPrimaryThe Cobbs Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA4 3BP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA4 3BP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBridge Lane StoresBridge Lane, Warrington, WA4 3AXWalking directions to Bridge Lane Stores
0.2 miSainsbury's Local88-94 London Road, Warrington, WA4 6LEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miAldi27 Walton Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 6NJWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miM&S FoodhallLondon Road, Warrington, WA4 6HWWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

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 3BP, 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 023AE01012450
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA4 3BP

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

The area around WA4 3BP records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WA4 3BP?

The median sale price around WA4 3BP 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 3BP?

There are 10 schools close to WA4 3BP, including St Thomas' CofE Primary 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 3BP?

WA4 3BP scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,036 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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