Waterways, Great Sankey, Warrington
House prices, sold prices and local information for WA5 1HA.
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At a glance
21 property sales on Waterways, Great Sankey, Warrington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £284,250. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £174,818. Average sale prices rose from £148,250 in 2016 to £284,250 in 2026 (+92%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 5% below the Warrington average of £297,976 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 52% semi-detached, 24% detached, 19% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Waterways range from £99,000 to £299,999. 26% of homes sold here were freehold and 74% leasehold. Of 470 streets in Warrington with at least two sales in the last year, Waterways ranks 192nd for average price.
House prices on Waterways compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WA5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 26% freehold and 74% leasehold across 23 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 11 | £174,818 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Detached | 5 | £254,300 | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Terraced | 4 | £173,000 | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Flat | 1 | £99,000 | 28 Jan 2019 |
Sold prices on Waterways
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50, Waterways WA5 1HA | 21 Sep 2026 | £268,500 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 8, Waterways WA5 1HA | 10 Feb 2026 | £299,999 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 33, Waterways WA5 1HA | 27 Jun 2025 | £177,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 46, Waterways WA5 1HA | 19 Jul 2024 | £212,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 44, Waterways WA5 1HA | 7 Jun 2024 | £200,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 20, Waterways WA5 1HA | 29 Sep 2022 | £205,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 32, Waterways WA5 1HA | 20 Jul 2022 | £250,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 43, Waterways WA5 1HA | 22 Apr 2022 | £172,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Waterways WA5 1HA | 28 Feb 2022 | £165,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 29, Waterways WA5 1HA | 4 Nov 2021 | £525 | Other | Freehold |
| 24, Waterways WA5 1HA | 9 Jul 2021 | £167,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34, Waterways WA5 1HA | 29 Jun 2021 | £280,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 49, Waterways WA5 1HA | 24 Jun 2021 | £273,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Waterways WA5 1HA | 28 May 2021 | £155,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 28, Waterways WA5 1HA | 30 Aug 2019 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Waterways WA5 1HA | 28 Jan 2019 | £99,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 29, Waterways WA5 1HA | 18 Apr 2018 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 55, Waterways WA5 1HA | 10 Nov 2017 | £148,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 55, Waterways WA5 1HA | 10 Nov 2017 | £148,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 31, Waterways WA5 1HA | 21 Dec 2016 | £140,550 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 28, Waterways WA5 1HA | 18 Mar 2016 | £116,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 9, Waterways WA5 1HA | 19 Feb 2016 | £166,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 38, Waterways WA5 1HA | 11 Jan 2016 | £169,950 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20, Waterways | £155,000 (May 2021) → £205,000 (Sep 2022) | +32% over 1 yr |
| 29, Waterways | £150,000 (Apr 2018) → £525 (Nov 2021) | -100% over 4 yrs |
| 28, Waterways | £116,500 (Mar 2016) → £170,000 (Aug 2019) | +46% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Waterways
Crime
240 crimes were reported within about a mile of Waterways in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 99 |
| Public order | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 19 |
| Other theft | 18 |
| Drugs | 14 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Waterways is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Sankey Brook around areas of Gemini, Dallam, Bewsey, Longford, Orford, Great Sankey and Penketh Flood warning area
- River Sankey catchment with St Helens and Warrington Flood alert area
- Lower River Mersey including Warrington, Runcorn and Lymm areas Flood alert area
- Mersey Estuary at Warrington Flood alert area
- River Mersey from Runcorn to Woolston Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Waterways
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic High School 1,214 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 189 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Westbrook Old Hall Primary School 296 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School 214 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bewsey Lodge Academy 328 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School 192 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery 337 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Warrington West station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Warrington Bank Quay station 0.9 mi · 19 min walk
- Warrington Central station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Payne Close (opp, Canons Road) 3 min walk
- Payne Close (nr, Canons Road) 5 min walk
- Nansen Close (opp, Old Hall Road) 5 min walk
- Nansen Close (nr, Old Hall Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Folly Lane Medical Centre
Folly Lane, Bewsey, Warrington · 0.6 mi - Guardian Street Med/Ctr
Guardian Street, Warrington · 0.6 mi - Chapelford Primary Care Centre
Santa Rosa Boulevard, Great Sankey, Warrington · 0.8 mi - The Eric Moore Partnership
Medi Centre, 1 Tanners Lane, Warrington · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Lovely Lane · 0.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer Hospital M&S Warrington Hospital Food To Go · 0.4 mi
- Spar Spar - Old Hall · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Hood Manor Express · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Hood Manor Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Guardian Street Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Lovely Lane Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
- The Baths Health & Wellbeing · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 54.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 35.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 515 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,220 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Warrington with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Waterways
Ethnic group
| Here | Warrington | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90.5% | 93.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.8% | 0.9% |
Religion
| Here | Warrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 57.4% | 56.7% |
| No religion | 31.9% | 34.6% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Warrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 90.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 9.3% | 9.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Warrington | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 16.5% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 21% | 33% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.6% | 14.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.2% | 17.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.7% | 10% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Warrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 50.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 32.8% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 12.1% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Warrington | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 48.1% | 41.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 25.2% | 31.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 21.5% | 17.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.2% | 9.6% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Warrington.
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