House prices in Warrington
The median price paid for a home in Warrington was £250,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,626 sales. House prices in Warrington rose 1.2% in the year to September 2026, and are 16.3% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Warrington was 17% higher than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in Warrington was £899 a month in August 2026, 5.3% up on a year earlier (ONS). Warrington had 6.4 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Warrington stands out
- Warrington has the 36th highest share of premises able to get gigabit broadband of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: 96.0%.
House prices in Warrington
The median price paid in Warrington was £250,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 2,626 sales, or £3,046 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £430,000 | 619 | £3,622 | +3.6% | +24.6% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £260,000 | 1,034 | £3,180 | +4.0% | +23.8% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £180,000 | 702 | £2,336 | +0.3% | +20.0% | £159,000 |
| Flats | £130,000 | 271 | £2,245 | +4.4% | +18.2% | £140,000 |
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington | £250,000 | +1.2% | +16.3% | £3,046 | +3.0% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Warrington sold for a median £3,046 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 18% higher than the figure for North West (£2,591).
Warrington has the 125th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 6th highest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its +1.2% change over the year is the 75th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 16th biggest rise of 35 local authorities in North West.
Broadband and mobile in Warrington
96.0% of premises in Warrington can get gigabit broadband and 99.2% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 92.2% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 36th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
98.0% of premises in Warrington get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Rents in Warrington
The average private rent in Warrington was £899 a month in August 2026, 5.3% up on a year earlier. Rents in Warrington are 34.8% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Warrington has the 103rd lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 12th highest of 35 local authorities in North West.
How many homes sell in Warrington
2,343 homes were sold in Warrington in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.09 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Warrington were 7.6% up on the year before and 33.9% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 121st most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 15th most of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Warrington
The police recorded 14,599 crimes in Warrington in the 12 months to August 2026, 6.4 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Warrington rose 1.8% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 11.8% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.20 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.24 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.69 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.26 |
Warrington has the 88th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 5th lowest of 25 local authorities in North West.
The figure for North West leaves out Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Warrington
Warrington is the 98th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 199th |
| Income | 197th |
| Employment | 162nd |
| Education and skills | 221st |
| Health | 129th |
| Crime | 149th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 266th |
| Living environment | 172nd |
People moving in and out in Warrington
In the year ending June 2025, 10,559 people moved to Warrington from elsewhere in the UK and 10,031 moved away, a net gain of 528 (2.5 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Manchester 956
- Liverpool 717
- St. Helens 698
Most moved out to
- St. Helens 1,027
- Halton 730
- Wigan 636
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Warrington
How much does a house cost in Warrington?
The median price paid for a home in Warrington was £250,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £430,000; semi-detached £260,000; terraced £180,000; flats £130,000.
Are house prices in Warrington going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Warrington rose 1.2%, and over five years it rose 16.3%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Warrington?
The average private rent in Warrington was £899 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £673; 2 bed £835; 3 bed £1,016; 4+ bed £1,455.
Is Warrington a safe place to live?
Warrington had 6.4 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 88th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North West was 8.4. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Warrington?
92.2% of premises in Warrington can get full fibre and 96.0% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Halton 11 km
- St. Helens 11 km
- Trafford 14 km
- Wigan 14 km
- Salford 15 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.