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Lymm

Warrington 021 · 7 sub-areas · 12,973 residents

Warrington 021 is a suburban stretch of Warrington, home to around 12,900 people and one of the most owner-occupied corners of the borough. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £820 a month — noticeably below the UK average for a 2-bed — and nearly four in five residents own their home outright or with a mortgage.

Best for Families (79/100)Watch-out: Solo renters (55/100)Liveability 45/100 · Below median

Lymm 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. 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.

2-bed rent
£817/mo+4.9%
1-bed £659 · 3-bed £993
Crime / 1k / yr
39.0
Top quartile
Best hub commute
77 min
Direct to Manchester
Good schools 2 km
60%
4 schools within 2 km
Liveability
45/100
Below median
Population
12,973
7 sub-areas

Overview

Overview

What's it like to live in Lymm?

A snapshot of Lymm

4 parks 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; 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.

Generated from the latest May 2026 data · refreshed automatically

Figures are aggregated across 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.

Lymm in Warrington

Overview

Living in Lymm

This part of Warrington has the feel of a settled, established suburb — low turnover, high ownership rates, and a population that skews slightly older than the city average. It's not the place for late-night bars or student flat shares; it's the part of town where people tend to put down roots.

On cost, it's one of the more affordable options in the North West for what you get. A two-bedroom property runs around £820 a month, and a three-bedroom around £990 — well below the UK national 2-bed median of roughly £1,200. The deposit hurdle is real, but at around 5.5 years' savings it's not as steep as in many southern cities. Council tax (Band D) comes to about £2,450 a year, which is in the mid-range for the region.

The people living here are mostly owner-occupiers — close to 80% own their home, which is unusually high even by suburban standards. The age spread is broad: roughly equal shares in the under-18, 50–64, and 65-plus brackets, which tells you something about the mix of families and longer-term residents. Young renters in their 20s are less common here than in Warrington's more central neighbourhoods.

Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.8 km away — about a 60-minute walk, so you'll want a car or a bus for the commute. That tracks with the data: nearly half of residents drive to work, and barely 1% use public transport. Working from home is common too, with over 40% of residents doing so at least some of the time. Broadband is fully gigabit-enabled across the area, so remote working is well supported. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on local variations.

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Is Warrington 021 a nice place to live?
It's a calm, well-established suburb with low crime and high home ownership — around 80% of residents own their home. If you want a quieter, settled feel with good broadband and green space nearby, it works well. It's less suited to renters looking for a lively social scene or easy public transport links.
What is the rent in Warrington 021?
A one-bedroom property runs around £660 a month, a two-bedroom around £820, and a three-bedroom around £990. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. All three are meaningfully below the UK national median for equivalent property sizes.
Is Warrington 021 safe?
Yes, relatively so. The crime rate is around 41 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly half the UK national rate. The area sits in the ninth deprivation decile, meaning it's among the least deprived 10% of English neighbourhoods, which correlates strongly with lower crime.
What's the commute from Warrington 021 to Manchester?
By public transport it takes around 76 minutes. Bear in mind the nearest rail station is roughly 4.8 km away, so most people drive there or catch a bus first. Nearly half of residents commute by car, and over 40% work from home, so the area isn't set up for easy rail-only commuting.
Who lives in Warrington 021?
Mostly settled owner-occupiers — close to 80% own their home. The age spread is fairly even, with notable shares of both under-18s and over-65s, suggesting a mix of families and older residents. Nearly half of residents are degree-qualified, pointing to a predominantly professional and managerial demographic.
What schools are near Warrington 021?
There are 28 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 62% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 4.6 km away. Check the Warrington council school finder for current catchment boundaries and admissions.
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