Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe
Warrington 023 · 6 sub-areas · 9,142 residents
Warrington 023 is a predominantly residential part of Warrington, home to around 9,100 people and firmly owner-occupied in character. A typical two-bedroom home rents for about £820 a month — well below the UK average for a 2-bed and noticeably affordable for a commutable north-west location. Nearly three in four homes here are owned outright or with a mortgage.
Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe 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.
Overview
What's it like to live in Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe?
3 parks and 1 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 16 restaurants and 3 pubs in five minutes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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.
Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe in Warrington
Living in Stockton Heath & Hillcliffe
This corner of Warrington sits at the quieter, more settled end of the town's spectrum. It's the kind of area where families have put down roots — over three quarters of homes are owner-occupied, there's a relatively mature age profile, and the streets feel suburban rather than urban. It's not especially busy or buzzy, but that's the point for the people who choose it.
On cost, Warrington 023 is genuinely affordable. A 2-bed runs around £820 a month, and a 3-bed around £990 — both well under the UK national median for equivalent properties. The median house price sits at roughly £323,000, and for a first-time buyer saving a deposit, the average time to save comes out at around 4.7 years, which is competitive by north-west standards. Council tax at Band D runs to about £2,448 a year, roughly in line with wider Warrington.
The people here skew older than you'd find in much of the town centre. The 50–64 and 65-plus age groups together account for nearly 45% of residents — well above what you'd typically see across England. Families with children make up a meaningful share too, at around 22% of households. Young renters in their 20s are less likely to end up here; the area tends to attract those a bit further along in life.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.6 km away, so most people drive. Public transport use is very low at under 2% of commuters, while nearly half drive to work and a striking 43% work from home. Broadband is 100% gigabit-capable with zero connections below the minimum standard, which makes the high home-working rate less surprising. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the area.
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Frequently asked
- Is Warrington 023 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled, owner-occupied area that works well for families and older residents who want affordable suburban living with easy road access to Manchester. It's not the right fit if you want an active street scene or easy public transport, but for space, safety and value it competes well against comparable north-west locations.
- What is the rent in Warrington 023?
- A 1-bed typically costs around £660 a month, a 2-bed about £820, and a 3-bed roughly £990. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 4.9% over the past year.
- Is Warrington 023 safe?
- Yes — the crime rate here is around 40 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, roughly half the UK national average. It also sits in the least deprived fifth of English neighbourhoods, which tends to correlate with lower crime. It's one of the safer parts of Warrington.
- What's the commute from Warrington 023 to Manchester?
- By public transport, the journey to Manchester takes around 59 minutes. Most residents here drive rather than use trains or buses — public transport use is under 2% — and the nearest rail station is about 2.6 km away. A significant share of residents (43%) work from home, reducing the need to commute at all.
- Who lives in Warrington 023?
- Predominantly owner-occupying families and older residents — nearly 45% of the population is aged 50 or over, and around 77% of homes are owned. It's a demographically settled area with a relatively small private-rental sector and a higher-than-average proportion of degree-qualified residents.
- What schools are near Warrington 023?
- There are 68 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 45% are rated Good or Outstanding — significantly below the national average. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3.3 km away. It's worth checking current Ofsted ratings individually before choosing based on location.
- Is Warrington 023 good for families?
- It can work well for families who drive and prioritise space and safety over urban convenience. About 22% of households are couples with children. Rents and house prices are affordable relative to comparable commutable areas, and the crime rate is well below the national average. The school quality picture is mixed, so do your research on specific catchments.