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Warrington WA5 2 area guide

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Is Warrington WA5 2 a good place to live?

In Warrington (WA5 2), recorded crime is 80% below the national average, homes sell for around £270,896 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, 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 WA5 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Warrington WA5 2 is rated high. Around 7.5% of properties (360 of 4,832) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 281 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: £58,454 (131 sales)1996: £62,960 (203 sales)1997: £63,703 (201 sales)1998: £63,725 (200 sales)1999: £69,636 (187 sales)2000: £71,876 (159 sales)2001: £88,222 (175 sales)2002: £115,365 (184 sales)2003: £131,311 (200 sales)2004: £158,395 (217 sales)2005: £159,477 (120 sales)2006: £166,671 (198 sales)2007: £172,187 (201 sales)2008: £165,185 (93 sales)2009: £147,321 (85 sales)2010: £144,802 (71 sales)2011: £147,117 (98 sales)2012: £147,398 (98 sales)2013: £146,346 (130 sales)2014: £165,808 (141 sales)2015: £177,192 (135 sales)2016: £165,498 (160 sales)2017: £204,999 (159 sales)2018: £219,226 (174 sales)2019: £238,933 (127 sales)2020: £211,360 (161 sales)2021: £227,468 (186 sales)2022: £334,739 (150 sales)2023: £262,154 (110 sales)2024: £270,896 (147 sales)2025: £290,944 (161 sales)2026: £281,932 (31 sales) 2026: £281,932 (31 sales) — part year so far £334,739 £58,454 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in WA5 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (31 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 28 crimesJun 24: 31 crimesJul 24: 34 crimesAug 24: 25 crimesSep 24: 18 crimesOct 24: 11 crimesNov 24: 12 crimesDec 24: 26 crimesJan 25: 22 crimesFeb 25: 26 crimesMar 25: 26 crimesApr 25: 18 crimesMay 25: 28 crimesJun 25: 17 crimesJul 25: 24 crimesAug 25: 34 crimesSep 25: 26 crimesOct 25: 23 crimesNov 25: 22 crimesDec 25: 22 crimesJan 26: 17 crimesFeb 26: 19 crimesMar 26: 29 crimesApr 26: 13 crimes Apr 26: 13 crimes 34 11 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in WA5 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 23/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
47
One-person households
28%
Households with children
25%
Households
6,157

Owned 81% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 12%

Census 2021 (ONS), for WA5 2.

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Warrington WA5 2: frequently asked questions

Is Warrington WA5 2 a good place to live?

In Warrington (WA5 2), recorded crime is 80% below the national average, homes sell for around £270,896 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Warrington WA5 2?

Recorded crime in Warrington WA5 2 runs at 54.2 per 1,000 properties, 80% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Warrington WA5 2 safe?

Crime in Warrington WA5 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Warrington WA5 2 runs at 54.2 per 1,000 properties, 80% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Warrington WA5 2?

Homes in Warrington WA5 2 sell for around £270,896 on average, based on 147 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Warrington WA5 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Warrington WA5 2 is rated high. Around 7.5% of properties (360 of 4,832) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 281 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Warrington WA5 2?

There are 5 schools in Warrington WA5 2 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Warrington WA5 2 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Warrington WA5 2, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Warrington WA5 2 a deprived area?

Warrington WA5 2 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).