Penketh & Cuerdley
Warrington 019 · 6 sub-areas · 8,100 residents
Warrington 019 is a predominantly residential part of Warrington, home to around 8,100 people and skewing noticeably older than the town average. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £817 a month — well below the UK national median — and nearly nine in ten households here own their property outright or with a mortgage, making this one of the most owner-occupied corners of Warrington.
Penketh & Cuerdley 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 population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Penketh & Cuerdley?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; 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 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Penketh & Cuerdley in Warrington
Living in Penketh & Cuerdley
This part of Warrington is emphatically suburban in feel — quiet residential streets, high owner-occupation, and an age profile that tilts heavily toward the over-50s. Nearly 30% of residents are aged 65 or over, which shapes the pace and character of the area considerably. Don't expect a buzzing high street scene; this is a neighbourhood where people have put down roots and tend to stay.
On cost, it's genuinely affordable. Two-bedroom homes let for around £817 a month — roughly a third less than the UK national median for the same size property. The deposit hurdle is manageable too: at around four years' savings to a typical deposit, it's one of the lower figures you'll find anywhere in England. Rents have risen — up about 5% over the past year — but from a low enough base that this remains competitive. The median home sale price sits at around £271,000.
The population is predominantly UK-born (around 97%) and overwhelmingly owner-occupied — nearly 88% of households own, with only around 8% renting privately. That low private rental share is worth noting: available properties do come up, but this isn't a neighbourhood with a large or particularly fluid rental market. If you're buying, you'll be in good company.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.25 km away — about a 16-minute walk — and the public transport links from there put Manchester around 40 minutes away by train. That's a workable commute for the right job. The area has full gigabit broadband coverage, which makes it viable for remote workers too, and around a third of residents already work from home. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Warrington 019 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled suburban area that suits people looking for stability rather than a busy social scene. Crime is well below the national average, owner-occupation is very high, and deprivation is low — it sits in the least-deprived 10% nationally. The trade-off is a limited rental market and an older demographic feel.
- What is the rent in Warrington 019?
- A one-bedroom property typically runs around £659 a month, a two-bed around £817, and a three-bed around £993. These are neighbourhood-level estimates scaled from the Warrington-wide ONS figures using local sale prices. Rents rose about 5% in the past year.
- Is Warrington 019 safe?
- Yes — the crime rate here is around 30 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is well below the UK national average of roughly 80. The area sits in the least-deprived decile nationally, and the low crime rate is consistent with its settled, predominantly owner-occupied character.
- What's the commute from Warrington 019 to Manchester?
- By public transport, Manchester is roughly 40 minutes away. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.25 km away — around a 16-minute walk. That said, most residents drive: only about 2% use public transport for their commute, so check local bus frequency if you don't have a car.
- Who lives in Warrington 019?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Nearly 30% of residents are aged 65 or over, and more than half are over 50. Owner-occupation stands at nearly 88%, and the private rental sector is small at around 8%. It's a demographically stable, low-turnover neighbourhood.
- What schools are near Warrington 019?
- There are 49 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only around 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 2.3 km away. It's worth checking individual Ofsted ratings carefully before choosing where to live.
- Is Warrington 019 good for first-time buyers?
- It's one of the more accessible areas in the North West for buyers. The median sale price is around £271,000, and the deposit savings period sits at roughly four years — lower than many comparable suburban areas. Nearly 88% of households already own, so you'd be joining a well-established owner-occupier community.