A Detailed Guide for New Home Buyers & Renters

There are 238,556 people living within Warrington. The overall population increased by 4.6% in the ten years between 2011 and 2021. Warrington is the largest Town in the county of Cheshire.

There are 102,215 dwellings within Warrington. 11.4% of properties are flats, with houses making up 88.6% of housing stock. 70.15% of households own their own homes while 15% live in privately rented accomodation.

Warrington’s history began when it was founded by the Romans as an important crossing place on the River Mersey. The expansion and urbanization of Warrington coincided with the industrial revolution, particularly after the River Mersey was made navigable in the 18th century. Warrington became a manufacturing town and a centre of steel (particularly wire), textiles, brewing, tanning and chemical industries.

Many people, particularly Americans, remember Warrington best as the location of RAF Station Burtonwood. During World War II Warrington served as the largest US Army Airforce airfield outside the United States, and was visited by major American celebrities like Humphrey Bogart and Bob Hope.

As an education hub, it is also home to the University of Chester.

If you are thinking of moving to Warrington and you’d like to find out more about it, below is our detailed guide for new home buyers and renters.

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Where is Warrington?

Warrington is located in the county of Cheshire, Northwest England, five miles west of the town of Lymm, 134 miles north of Cardiff, and 166 miles north-west of London. Warrington lies three miles east of the Merseyside border and was historically in the county of Lancashire.

Another frequently asked question about the town is what county is Warrington in – it is in Cheshire, Warrington is surrounded by three major Motorways M62, M6 & M56 and sits midway between Manchester and Liverpool making Warrington the perfect place for commuters with easy and convenient access to cities including Liverpool and Manchester. Warrington also has five primary A roads, the A49, A50, A56 A57 and A580 (which forms part of the northern boundary of the borough).

As for what time zone Warrington is in, the answer is that it is generally UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) and Summer (DST) is UTC+1 (British Summer Time).

Warrington postcodes are WA and the dialing codes are 01925

Living in Warrington

Living in Warrington is characterized by the fact that it has great schools and tertiary education institutions, high levels of employment and is also a hotspot for commuters. If you are wondering, “is Warrington expensive”, property prices are attractive and more affordable than in big hubs such as London.

For example, if you are considering moving to Warrington, one of the first questions on your mind will be the cost of the Warrington council tax – which covers services such as education, waste collection and social services. There are 8 council tax bands 2023/24 financial year. Band A is £1,355.14 through to band H £4065.42.

Is Warrington safe to live in?

Warrington was voted the best place to live and work in the UK and when you visit the Town Centre you will understand why. Millions of pounds have been invested in redeveloping the centre; visitors and residents can now enjoy a new market hall, a multiplex cinema, big-name high street shops and plenty of restaurants, bars and cafes.

Warrington opening times

Warrington opening times vary depending on what you are looking for. For example, the Warrington library opening times will differ depending on which of the 12 libraries you choose. The Warrington post office opening times, on the other hand, will open in the range of 09:00 to 5pm, depending on the location you choose to visit.

Things to do in Warrington

Aside from bustling nightlife and a wide cuisine choice based on its ethnic diversity, there are many things to do in Warrington. We often get asked what the top attractions are to visit in Warrington, and we have compiled a short list you might consider:

Warrington Museum & Art Gallery displays artefacts from around the world, plus archaeological finds and paintings.
Gulliver’s World theme park offers children’s rides. Nearby, a canal runs through leafy Sankey Valley Park, with wildlife, paths and sculpture.
South, imposing Walton Hall has parkland, formal gardens and a children’s zoo.
Go Karting
Cinema
Grappenhall Heys walled garden
Walton Hall

However, there are many other activities you can enjoy in Warrington, among which are:

The annual Festival Creamfields
Warrington Market
Golden Square shopping centre
Junction 9 retail park
Parr Hall

These may answer questions such as what are some best outdoor activities in Warrington and what are some of the most popular things to do in the town with kids? Especially for kids, you could take a trip to Woodlands alpaca Farm.

What is Warrington famous for?

Warrington was chosen as the site of the UK’s first Ikea store which opened in October 1987.
Humphrey Bogart and Bob Hope were among the stars who visited the Burtonwood Airfield to entertain the servicemen at the US Army Air Force’s biggest base outside America.
Warrington Walking Day, held towards the end of June, sees thousands of people from churches of all denominations parade through the streets.
The glitzy Golden Gates at the town hall were originally designed for Sandringham Palace but were rejected by Queen Victoria who was not amused to see them displayed next to a statue of Oliver Cromwell who signed the death warrant of her predecessor, Charles I.
The town has a history of wire manufacture and until their re-branding as the Wolves, the town’s successful Rugby League side were nicknamed The Wire.

Newbies to the town often wonder what Warrington is famous for.

Warrington has been home to some of the world’s major stars from actor Pete Postlethwaite to the man who discovered oxygen, Joseph Priestley.

Where else could you be sat on three major motorways, 30 minutes from two airports and less than two hours’ train ride to London?

From Longford to Lymm and Cinammon Brow to Culcheth, you won’t find more friendly people anywhere in the world.

From the Romans to the Tayleur and the Egyptians to the industrial revolution, Warrington has a tale to tell. Nowhere better than at Warrington Museum

Warrington was named the best place for employment in the country.

Warrington wolves, Victoria Park and Orford Park.

The climate in Warrington

Warrington has a temperate maritime climate with warm summers and cool winters.

The warm season lasts for 3.1 months, from 9 June to 12 September, with an average daily high temperature above 18°C. The hottest month of the year in Warrington is July, with an average high of 20°C and low of 13°C.

The cool season lasts for 4.0 months, from 18 November to 16 March, with an average daily high temperature below 10°C. The coldest month of the year in Warrington is January, with an average low of 3°C and high of 7°C.

How about the best neighborhoods to live in Warrington?

There are many outstanding places to live in the Town and suburbs: selecting the best neighborhoods to live in Warrington can be tough for those who aren’t too familiar with the location. However, a few places that stand out for their attractive prices and closeness to amenities, good schooling, and general convenience in terms of daily living include:

We cover all of Warrington and surrounding areas.

Appleton and Appleton Thorn WA4
Astmoor WA7
Birchwood WA3
Burtonwood WA5
Collins Green WA5
Croft WA2
Culcheth WA3
Daresbury WA4
Dutton WA4
Fearnhead WA2
Glazebrook WA3
Golborne WA3
Grappenhall WA4
Great Sankey WA5
Hallwood park WA7
Hatton WA4
High Legh WA16
Hollins Green WA3
Latchford WA4
Lower Stretton WA4
Lower Whitley WA4
Lowton WA3
Lymm WA13
Martinscroft WA1
Moore WA4
Newton-Le-Willows WA12
Norton WA7
Old Hall WA5
Orford WA2
Penketh WA5
Preston on the Hill WA4
Rixton WA3
Runcorn WA7
Stockton Heath WA4
Stretton WA4
Sutton Weaver WA7
Walton WA4
Warrington WA1
Westbrook WA4
Weston WA7
Weston point WA7
Winwick WA2
Winwick Quay WA2
Woolston WA1

Warrington house prices

Warrington house prices are comparatively affordable, and this makes Warrington an attractive destination for buyers.

On average, property prices in Warrington over a 12-month period (2023 source data loft, land registry, DLUHC) are in the region of £285,861 in the UK.

This compares to the average house price in Warrington at £231,856 of which Flats/Apartments on average sold for £123,496, Terraced properties on average sold for £173.117, Semi detached properties on average sold for £244,420 and detached properties on average sold for £409,215.

Warrington rent prices

If you are not looking to purchase a home in Warrington but instead to rent, it’s worth knowing that average Warrington rent prices are around £767 per month (as of June 2023). However, this will greatly depend on your location within Warrington and its suburbs as well as whether you are renting a semi detached, terraced, or detached house or of course a flat/apartment. We have constantly updated market snapshot data for sales and for lettings on our site

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Looking for Estate and Letting agents in Warrington

Our sales and lettings experts in Warrington obviously know the area extremely well and can advise what type of property would suit your needs best. We will be able to show you properties both for sale or to invest in, and to rent in Warrington and the surrounding areas. Home seekers, whether buyers or tenants, and investors looking for great value, get in touch with us for a consultation and viewings to help you select the best property for your requirements and budget.