WA2 in Warrington represents a district in the early gentrification stage, ranking at the 92nd percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 59.8/100. Over the past five years, the area has experienced rental growth of 6.7% compound annual growth rate, outpacing price appreciation at 4.4% CAGR. Population expansion has remained modest at 0.8% over the same period. The divergence between rental and price growth suggests developing rental demand relative to capital appreciation, which may be relevant for investors evaluating yield versus long-term capital returns. The early-stage gentrification classification indicates the district is in transition, though the modest population growth warrants consideration alongside these metrics.
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- 1Property prices up 4.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Warrington · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.4 points this month to 59/100, driven mainly by safety.
Warrington (WA2) common questions
Is Warrington up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Warrington (WA2) as Early. Its trajectory score is 59/100 (Strong), in the top 10% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Warrington safe?
Warrington has a safety score of 54/100 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 (WA2) is £258k as of April 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 4.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Warrington?
The median monthly rent in Warrington (WA2) is £765 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Warrington?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Warrington (WA1), Warrington (WA5), Warrington (WA4), Newton-Le-Willows (WA12), Warrington (WA3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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