North West

House prices in Warrington

Mid-way between Manchester and Liverpool with strong commuter demand.

Last updated April 2026·HM Land Registry & ONS

Avg price
£257k
YoY change
+4.7%
Days
54

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red-brick Victorian terraces typical of the North West of England — illustrative of housing stock around Warrington (WA)
Red-brick terraces, classic North West stock

Selling a home in Warrington

Warrington sits in the North West property market, with current average sold prices around £257k and a year-on-year movement of +4.7%. The WA postcode area covers a mix of central, suburban and edge-of-city stock — top-performing local agents will know which streets are moving fastest right now and where buyers are most active.

Online valuations like ours are an excellent starting point — they're built from HM Land Registry sold-price data for Warrington and calibrated to local trends. The final asking price for your home will be set by an in-person valuation from a local estate agent who knows your specific street.

Through our partner GetAgent, we'll introduce you to the top-performing estate agents covering WA postcodes — ranked by their actual sale-price-vs-asking ratio and time on market, not by who pays the most for the lead.

Inside the housing market

Snapshot of the Warrington housing stock and what selling typically looks like right now.

Price trend (indexed)

Warrington average house price, indexed

£216k£236k£257k202120222023202420252026£257k

Indexed series — derived by applying ONS UK House Price Index regional growth rates to Warrington's current average sold price. Source: ONS UK HPI; current average from HM Land Registry Price Paid data. This is a regional trend rebased to Warrington, not a city-specific sold-price series. Read the methodology.

Property mix

  • Detached16%
  • Semi-detached31%
  • Terraced38%
  • Flats / maisonettes15%

Source: ONS Census 2021 dwelling stock aggregated to North West. Postcode-level mix varies.

Typical selling timeline

54days

Listing to sold-subject-to-contract in Warrington, then a further 12–16 weeks to legal completion. Source: Rightmove House Price Index.

Stamp duty on the average home

£2,850

SDLT on a £257k main residence in England. First-time buyers and additional-property buyers pay different rates.

Cities near Warrington — and how they price

How Warrington stacks up against the closest North West cities by average price and recent year-on-year movement.

Warrington selling FAQs

Common questions from Warrington sellers — answers cite HM Land Registry, ONS HPI and HMRC SDLT bands.

What is the average house price in Warrington?+

The average sold price in Warrington is around £257k, based on the latest HM Land Registry Price Paid data and ONS House Price Index. Year-on-year prices are up 4.7% across the WA postcode area.

How long does it take to sell a house in Warrington?+

Homes in Warrington typically take around 54 days from listing to sold-subject-to-contract, with a further 12–16 weeks to legal completion. Well-priced homes in central postcodes usually move faster; unusual or chain-heavy sales can take longer.

What stamp duty would I pay on an average Warrington home?+

On the Warrington average price of £257k, stamp duty (SDLT) for a main residence in England would be around £2,850. First-time buyers and additional-property buyers pay different rates — see HMRC's SDLT calculator for your exact position.

Which estate agents are best in Warrington?+

The "best" agent depends on your street, property type and price band — not on brand size. We rank Warrington agents by their actual sale-price-vs-asking-price ratio, average time on market, and how many homes they've sold in the WA postcode area in the last 12 months. Submit your details above and we'll introduce 2–3 top performers within a working day.

Is the FindYourAgent service free for Warrington sellers?+

Yes — entirely free for sellers. Our partner GetAgent earns a referral fee from the estate agent you eventually instruct. The agent you choose charges their normal commission, not a penny more for using us. There is no obligation to instruct any agent we introduce.

Methodology sources: HM Land Registry UK HPI · ONS House Price Index · HMRC SDLT. Page last updated April 2026. See full methodology.