WA1 Warrington exhibits mixed market characteristics typical of early-stage gentrification areas. Over five years, property prices increased at a 2.5% compound annual growth rate, while rental yields performed stronger at 5.6% CAGR, suggesting investor interest outpacing capital appreciation. Population growth remained subdued at 0.3% across the five-year period, indicating demographic stagnation despite rental demand. The district's trajectory score of 48.6 out of 100 places it at the 40th percentile nationally, reflecting average market performance relative to other UK postcodes. The divergence between rental and price growth patterns suggests WA1 may appeal primarily to buy-to-let investors rather than those seeking rapid capital gains.
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- 1Property prices up 1.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.6% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.3% per year
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What's changing in Warrington · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.7 points this month to 48/100, driven mainly by safety.
Warrington (WA1) common questions
Is Warrington up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Warrington (WA1) as Early. Its trajectory score is 48/100 (Average), in the top 62% of districts nationally. The score is down 4.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Warrington safe?
Warrington has a safety score of 38/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Warrington?
The average property price in Warrington (WA1) is £260k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Warrington?
The median monthly rent in Warrington (WA1) is £868 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Warrington?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Warrington (WA2), Warrington (WA4), Warrington (WA5), Lymm (WA13), St Helens (WA9). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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