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Kingswood & Whittle Hall

Warrington 009 · 7 sub-areas · 12,774 residents

Warrington 009 is a predominantly owner-occupied corner of Warrington, home to around 12,800 people and notably affordable for a North West commuter area. A typical two-bedroom home lets for around £820 a month — well below the UK median for that size — and with Manchester reachable in just over 40 minutes by public transport, you're getting genuine commuter convenience at a suburban price.

Best for Couples (89/100)Watch-out: Solo renters (58/100)Liveability 94/100 · Best 10%

Kingswood & Whittle Hall is a green, lower-density part of Warrington — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.

2-bed rent
£817/mo+4.9%
1-bed £659 · 3-bed £993
Crime / 1k / yr
42.8
Top quartile
Best hub commute
42 min
Direct to Manchester
Good schools 2 km
29%
10 schools within 2 km
Liveability
94/100
Best 10%
Population
12,774
7 sub-areas

Overview

Overview

What's it like to live in Kingswood & Whittle Hall?

A snapshot of Kingswood & Whittle Hall

3 parks and 5 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; 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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Figures are aggregated across 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.

Kingswood & Whittle Hall in Warrington

Overview

Living in Kingswood & Whittle Hall

This part of Warrington reads clearly on the ground: wide residential streets, a high rate of owner-occupation, and a population that skews toward families rather than young renters. Over four in five households here own their home outright or with a mortgage — one of the higher ownership rates you'll find in the North West — which gives the area a settled, established feel that's fairly distinct from Warrington's more mixed inner neighbourhoods.

The cost picture is one of the strongest arguments for this part of town. At around £820 a month for a typical two-bed, you're paying noticeably less than the UK median for that size, and a lot less than equivalent commuter suburbs in the Manchester belt. The median house price sits at just under £295,000, and the deposit hurdle — roughly 4.3 years of savings at typical income — is low by national standards. For buyers, this is one of the more achievable parts of the region.

Who lives here? The demographic split tells a clear story: nearly a quarter of residents are under 18, and couples with children account for almost a third of all households. The 35–49 age band is strong, and the 65-plus share is notably low at under 10%. This is squarely family territory. Degree-level qualifications are held by nearly 45% of adults, which is well above the national average and reflects a working population that largely commutes out to professional roles rather than working locally.

Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.5 km away — around an 18-minute walk. Manchester is about 42 minutes by public transport, which makes this a workable base for city-centre jobs without city-centre prices. Broadband coverage is 100% gigabit-capable, with no properties below the universal service obligation. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.

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Is Warrington 009 a nice place to live?
For families and owner-occupiers, it's one of the more appealing parts of Warrington. Crime is well below the national average, over 80% of households own their home, and the area sits in the least-deprived 10% nationally. The trade-off is that public transport is limited, and most daily life depends on a car.
What is the rent in Warrington 009?
A typical two-bedroom home lets for around £820 a month, with one-beds around £660 and three-beds roughly £990. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 4.9% over the past year.
Is Warrington 009 safe?
Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 54 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, noticeably below the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The settled, family-oriented population and low deprivation levels contribute to that lower rate.
What's the commute from Warrington 009 to Manchester?
Around 42 minutes by public transport to Manchester. That said, most residents drive — only about 1% use public transport for their commute — so in practice, journey times will depend heavily on road conditions and where in Manchester you're heading.
Who lives in Warrington 009?
Mainly families and owner-occupiers in their 30s and 40s. Nearly a third of households are couples with children, four in five own their home, and almost 45% of adults hold a degree-level qualification. It's a settled, professional-leaning community.
What schools are near Warrington 009?
There are 68 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 28% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just over 1 km away. It's worth checking individual school ratings and admissions before choosing a specific street.
Is Warrington 009 good for families?
The fundamentals are strong: low crime, high ownership, good greenspace access (60% of residents are within easy walking distance of green space), and a large share of family households. The school quality picture is mixed, so catchment research matters — but as a family base, it's one of Warrington's more comfortable options.
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