Living in WA2, Warrington
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WA2 in Warrington. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Warrington: £259,398, up 6.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around WA2
75 recorded home sales on the streets around central WA2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £185,000 and a range from £65,000 to £310,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 POPLARS AVENUE, WA2 9LL | terraced | £200,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 1 HONISTER AVENUE, WA2 9NG | semi-detached | £190,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 26 COSSACK AVENUE, WA2 9PB | semi-detached | £220,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 44 PATTERDALE AVENUE, WA2 9NP | terraced | £140,000 | 2026-03-30 |
| 35 HONISTER AVENUE, WA2 9NG | terraced | £160,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| 43 HONISTER AVENUE, WA2 9NG | terraced | £116,000 | 2026-03-06 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
48 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Warrington St Ann's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St Bridget's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Beamont Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
35 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 18.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.8% |
| Skilled trades | 11.8% |
| Professional occupations | 11.1% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
341 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WA2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Warrington's figures.
Common questions about WA2
What is the average house price in WA2?
The average sold price in Warrington is £259,398 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WA2?
Prices in Warrington are up 6.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WA2?
The median of 75 recorded sales around central WA2 in the last 2 years is £185,000, ranging from £65,000 to £310,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WA2?
48 schools sit within 3 miles of central WA2, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WA2?
341 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WA2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WA2 at risk of flooding?
Central WA2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WA2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £185,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 341 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WA2 safe?
341 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WA2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WA2 or WA1, WA2 or WA55, WA2 or WA5.
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