Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton
Warrington 024 · 4 sub-areas · 7,428 residents
Warrington 024 is a predominantly owner-occupied corner of Warrington, home to around 7,400 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £820 a month — well below the UK median for a 2-bed — and nearly nine in ten residents own their home outright or with a mortgage, making this one of the most settled, low-rental neighbourhoods in the borough.
Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton is a mid-density neighbourhood of Warrington in the North West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £880 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton in Warrington
Living in Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton
This part of Warrington reads more like a mature suburb than a rental market. Ownership rates are exceptionally high — around 89% of households own their home — which means the streets have a quiet, established feel rather than the churn you'd find in areas with more private renting. Around 7,400 people live here, and the demographic profile skews noticeably older than much of Warrington, with roughly a quarter of residents aged 50 to 64.
On cost, this neighbourhood sits at the more affordable end of an already reasonably priced town. The median monthly rent runs around £880 across all bedroom sizes, with a 2-bed typically coming in at about £820. That's substantially below the UK median for a 2-bed — and it shows in the affordability ratio too, though at roughly 41% of take-home pay going on rent, renters here aren't entirely insulated from the squeeze.
The people who live here tend to be settled couples and families — households with children make up nearly a quarter of all homes, and single-person households are relatively uncommon at around one in five. The degree-qualification rate is notable at 46%, well above what you'd typically find in outer suburban Warrington, which points to a professional resident base. Most people drive to work or work from home; public transport use is minimal at around 1% of commuters.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.9 km away — about a 60-minute walk, so you'll want a car or cycle. Greenspace is close though: more than half of residents can reach green space within a short walk, and the average distance to the nearest green area is just over 300 metres. For street-level sub-areas and local streets, see the sub-areas list below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Warrington 024 a nice place to live?
- For the right person, yes. It's a quiet, settled, predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood with low crime and good greenspace access. Nearly 57% of residents can reach green space on foot. The trade-off is limited public transport and Ofsted ratings for nearby schools that lag well behind the national average — worth checking carefully if you have children.
- What is the rent in Warrington 024?
- A 1-bed typically runs around £660 a month, a 2-bed around £820, and a 3-bed around £990. These are estimates scaled from Warrington-wide data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 5% over the past year. Private rental properties are relatively scarce here — around 88% of homes are owner-occupied.
- Is Warrington 024 safe?
- Yes, it's among the more secure parts of Warrington. The crime rate is around 69 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, below the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The neighbourhood sits in the 9th deprivation decile nationally, meaning it's among the least deprived 20% of areas in England.
- What's the commute from Warrington 024 to Manchester?
- By public transport, Manchester is around 90 minutes from this part of Warrington. Most residents drive — only about 1% commute by public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.9 km away, so you'll almost certainly need a car to reach it. Nearly half of residents work from home.
- Who lives in Warrington 024?
- Mostly settled, older owner-occupiers. Nearly half the population is over 50, and 89% of households own their home. Around a quarter of households are couples with children. The degree-qualification rate is 46% — above average for suburban Warrington — pointing to a professional resident base.
- What schools are near Warrington 024?
- There are 9 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 10% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 4.7 km away. Families should check catchment boundaries carefully with Warrington council before choosing an address.
- Is Warrington 024 good for working from home?
- It's one of the better setups you'll find. Around 47% of residents already work from home, and 100% of premises have access to gigabit-capable broadband with no properties falling below the universal service obligation. The quiet, low-density character of the neighbourhood suits home working well.