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Warrington WA2 8 area guide

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Is Warrington WA2 8 a good place to live?

In Warrington (WA2 8), recorded crime is 46% above the national average, homes sell for around £344,287 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Warrington WA2 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Warrington WA2 8 is rated high. Around 28.3% of properties (979 of 3,456) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 28 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £49,142 (45 sales)1996: £48,951 (61 sales)1997: £55,614 (61 sales)1998: £49,955 (72 sales)1999: £51,750 (67 sales)2000: £120,780 (161 sales)2001: £173,654 (175 sales)2002: £166,355 (249 sales)2003: £173,925 (114 sales)2004: £200,969 (145 sales)2005: £199,218 (85 sales)2006: £184,805 (124 sales)2007: £209,719 (113 sales)2008: £199,841 (54 sales)2009: £186,637 (43 sales)2010: £186,102 (44 sales)2011: £174,816 (60 sales)2012: £194,731 (78 sales)2013: £203,969 (81 sales)2014: £211,720 (105 sales)2015: £181,501 (95 sales)2016: £384,421 (97 sales)2017: £361,820 (105 sales)2018: £669,336 (82 sales)2019: £398,396 (88 sales)2020: £195,280 (73 sales)2021: £289,356 (124 sales)2022: £254,128 (98 sales)2023: £527,211 (86 sales)2024: £344,287 (83 sales)2025: £282,383 (77 sales)2026: £276,183 (15 sales) 2026: £276,183 (15 sales) — part year so far £669,336 £48,951 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in WA2 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (15 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 92 crimesJun 24: 103 crimesJul 24: 106 crimesAug 24: 89 crimesSep 24: 92 crimesOct 24: 60 crimesNov 24: 42 crimesDec 24: 57 crimesJan 25: 62 crimesFeb 25: 69 crimesMar 25: 78 crimesApr 25: 65 crimesMay 25: 74 crimesJun 25: 77 crimesJul 25: 91 crimesAug 25: 72 crimesSep 25: 65 crimesOct 25: 93 crimesNov 25: 78 crimesDec 25: 72 crimesJan 26: 65 crimesFeb 26: 81 crimesMar 26: 104 crimesApr 26: 84 crimes Apr 26: 84 crimes 106 42 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in WA2 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 78/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
38
One-person households
31%
Households with children
32%
Households
8,289

Owned 57% · Social rent 25% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for WA2 8.

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Warrington WA2 8: frequently asked questions

Is Warrington WA2 8 a good place to live?

In Warrington (WA2 8), recorded crime is 46% above the national average, homes sell for around £344,287 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Warrington WA2 8?

Recorded crime in Warrington WA2 8 runs at 390.7 per 1,000 properties, 46% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Warrington WA2 8 safe?

Crime in Warrington WA2 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Warrington WA2 8 runs at 390.7 per 1,000 properties, 46% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Warrington WA2 8?

Homes in Warrington WA2 8 sell for around £344,287 on average, based on 83 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Warrington WA2 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Warrington WA2 8 is rated high. Around 28.3% of properties (979 of 3,456) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 28 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Warrington WA2 8?

There are 4 schools in Warrington WA2 8 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Warrington WA2 8 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Warrington WA2 8, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Warrington WA2 8 a deprived area?

Warrington WA2 8 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).