WA1Warrington

Central Warrington

Central Warrington investment guide. Average gross yield 4.5%, landlord's market rental demand.

4.5%avg gross yield

£227kavg sold price (365 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.5%

+0.4% vs Warrington avg (4.1%)

Average Asking Price

£226,710

high confidence (365 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£921

2-bed · 3-bed £1,155 · 6.3% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£259

City avg £261/sqft · 2 below average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in WA1

1-bed

£723

per month

5.2% yield

2-bed

£921

per month

6.3% yield

3-bed

£1,155

per month

5.7% yield

4-bed

£1,210

per month

4.8% yield

Ownership mix

WA1 vs UK average · 13,065 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Distinct tenure mix: 23% privately rented (btl) (3pp higher than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

30.9%(UK 32.9%)

-2.0pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

30.4%(UK 29.7%)

+0.7pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

23.3%(UK 20.3%)

+3.0pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

15.4%(UK 17.1%)

-1.7pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in WA1

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	7.0%	£163,000	£953
Semi-detached →	5.0%	£246,000	£1,033
Detached →	3.8%	£350,829	£1,113
Flat →	8.9%	£120,000	£890

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About Central Warrington (WA1, Warrington)

WA1 attracts property investors seeking solid rental yields in a landlord's market, with an average gross yield of 4.5% and competitive entry prices around £226,710. The area benefits from strong tenant demand and a diverse property mix, making it accessible for both first-time and experienced investors looking to build a balanced portfolio.

The tenant demographic is mixed across all property sizes, with two-bedroom properties performing strongest at 6.3% yield, followed by three-bedroom homes at 5.7%. This suggests demand from both young professionals and small families, indicating relatively stable, longer-term tenancies typical of central urban locations.

Investors should note the variance in yields across bedroom sizes—one and four-bedroom properties underperform at 5.2% and 4.8% respectively—suggesting these segments face softer rental demand. Market conditions should be monitored regularly, as rental demand can shift with local economic factors and competition from neighbouring areas.

Sold Price Trend - WA1

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-25.0% over 2 years

Flip Activity - WA1

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+67.4%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

9 mo

Flip rate

0.8%

of all sales

Recent case studies

maple road

Semi

Bought May 25

£152k

Sold Feb 26

£293k

9 mo+93.4%

Leasehold - extension not verified

delery drive

Detached

Bought Jul 25

£185k

Sold Dec 25

£300k

5 mo+59.5%*

Leasehold - extension not verified

Gross 62.2%

maple road

Semi

Bought Mar 25

£140k

Sold Nov 25

£280k

9 mo+96.5%*

Leasehold - extension not verified

Gross 100.0%

kingsway north

Semi

Bought Jul 24

£155k

Sold Mar 25

£245k

8 mo+53.1%*

Leasehold - extension not verified

Gross 58.1%

fitzwalter road

Terraced

Bought Feb 24

£129k

Sold Jan 25

£228k

12 mo+75.3%*

Gross 76.8%

algernon street

Terraced

Bought Aug 23

£103k

Sold Jul 24

£160k

11 mo+56.6%*

Leasehold - extension not verified

Gross 55.3%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - WA1

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Warrington. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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