Is WA2 8BD a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

431 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WA2 8BD. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
191
Public order
51
Shoplifting
40
Anti-social behaviour
37
Criminal damage & arson
29
Other theft
29
Burglary
17
Drugs
15

House prices

£259,398

Average price in Warrington (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 6.5% year on year.

Terraced
£207,190
Semi-detached
£269,155
Detached
£445,181
Flat / maisonette
£136,251

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for WA2 8BD specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near WA2 8BD on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WA2 8BD on Check Food Hygiene

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