Town Pop. 1,570

Living in Winwick: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Winwick is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 53/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 38/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

The WA2 district averages 65/100, putting Winwick 18 points below its own postcode area. On transport specifically, Winwick sits 26 points below the WA2 district figure of 79/100. Broadband (80) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: WA2 postcode district.

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Winwick scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
38
155.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 158 crimes
↑ 202% above national average
Public order 30 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hollins Lane 140 crimes
  2. 2 Browning Drive 20 crimes
  3. 3 Gerosa Avenue 18 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 10.965 · PM2.5 6.697 · PM10 11.703 µg/m³
69
Green Space 60
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
49
1 school in area · 35 within 4km
1Good
  • Winwick CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsWarrington Hospital2.1 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital12.5 mi
Aintree University Hospital13.5 mi
Hospital waitsMersey Care NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)2 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs96.5%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Anita Malkhandi1.8 mi
GP capacity2,165 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
80
Full fibre (FTTP)92.1%
available across Warrington
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired25.7%Student3.5%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.3%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership86.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax Warrington · 2026-27
A £1,632
B £1,904
C £2,176
D £2,448
E £2,992
F £3,536
G £4,080
H £4,896
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
53
Newton-le-Willows 1.7 mi
Earlestown 2.2 mi
Padgate 2.4 mi
J9 M62 0.6 mi
J9 M62 0.7 mi
J22 M6 1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £340,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£284k £378k £476k £571k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Croft (Warrington) 57 2.0 mi away ⇄
Newton-le-Willows 61 2.1 mi away ⇄
Burtonwood 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Warrington 68 2.4 mi away ⇄
Golborne 59 3.2 mi away ⇄
Culcheth 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
Haydock 57 4.0 mi away ⇄
Fowley Common 51 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ashton-in-Makerfield 59 4.7 mi away ⇄
Glazebury 53 5.1 mi away ⇄
Bamfurlong (Wigan) 57 5.4 mi away ⇄
Moore 46 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Winwick a nice place to live?

Winwick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Winwick is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Winwick?

Winwick has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 38/100. There were 244 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Winwick?

Among the top-rated schools in Winwick is Winwick CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Winwick in total.

What are house prices like in Winwick?

The current median house price in Winwick is £340,000, around 19% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 11%.

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Postcode districts in Winwick

WA2 65 ⇄

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