Property trends for Warrington (WA)

    The WA postcode area covers Warrington and surrounding neighbourhoods in Cheshire, situated between Manchester and Liverpool in the North West. It is a established residential and commercial area with good transport links and mixed appeal to both families and working professionals.

    Average Property Price - WA

    £311,907

    12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Monthly Rent - WA

    £901

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Net Household Income - WA

    £36,714

    2023 census data

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - WA

    5.4%

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - WA

    3.4%

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - WA

    4.1%

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    District Rankings — WA

    Top 10 districts in WA ranked by average sale price.

    #DistrictAvg Price
    1WA15£603,717
    2WA16£541,720
    3WA14£475,178
    4WA13£416,162
    5WA6£357,784
    6WA4£355,313
    7WA3£292,150
    8WA5£278,354
    9WA1£242,364
    10WA12£232,530

    Street Rankings — Warrington (WA)

    Top 10 streets in Warrington (WA) ranked by 3-year average sale price.

    #Street3Y Avg
    1Ash Lane£7,500,000
    2Ashley Mill Lane North£7,000,000
    3Gorsey Lane£3,804,900
    4Barrow Lane£3,500,000
    5Hargate Drive£3,185,000
    6Broadway£3,025,000
    7Catherine Road£2,735,000
    8Bollinway£2,720,000
    9Clamhunger Lane£2,666,667
    10Carrwood£2,580,708

    Property Price & Volume Trends

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    The average property price in Warrington is £312,000, well below the national average. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.4% annually—a rate that places the area among the faster-growing markets nationally. This combination of below-average price levels and above-average growth has made it an increasingly attractive location for buyers seeking value.

    Average monthly rent stands at £901, notably below the national average. Rental growth has been stronger, rising at 4.1% annually over the past decade—among the fastest rates in the country. The flat yield of 5.4% reflects a healthy rental return, though this has compressed as rents have risen more slowly than capital values in recent years.

    Income & Affordability Trends

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    Average net household income is £36,714, below the national average. The price-to-income ratio has risen from 7.1x in 2016 to 8.5x today, indicating that property has become less affordable relative to earnings. Rental affordability has similarly tightened, with the rent-to-income ratio increasing from 22.85% to 24.52% over the same period.

    Resident Demographic Profile

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    The area skews slightly towards older working-age residents, with the 35–49 and 50–64 age groups more prominent than nationally. Young adults aged 16–24 are notably underrepresented. Housing tenure shows a stronger mortgage ownership rate (30.4% vs 27.0% nationally) and weaker private rental, reflecting a more traditional family-based market. Employment is broadly balanced with the national mix, though trades workers are less common (8.7% vs 10.5% nationally).

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