Warrington: population and statistics
Warrington has a population of 215,425 (2025) across 180.6 km², or 1,193 people per km². It ranks 104 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 215,425 residents
- 180.6 km²
- 1,193 people/km²
Warrington in numbers
Population of Warrington over time
Warrington had 209,575 residents in 2015 and 215,425 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 211,627 |
| 2021 | 211,182 |
| 2022 | 211,546 |
| 2023 | 213,242 |
| 2024 | 214,640 |
| 2025 | 215,425 |
All indicators for Warrington
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Warrington | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.2% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 195 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.8% | 18.3% | 17.4% | ranked 153 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Warrington | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 97,700 dwellings | 3,492,580 | 27,429,300 | ranked 91 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 27.7% | 39.3% | 31.6% | ranked 201 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 17.9% | 16.5% | 18.1% | ranked 162 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 90,538 households | 116,581 | 61,440 | ranked 89 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 87.7% | 83.7% | 84.7% | ranked 107 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 12.2% | 16.0% | 14.8% | ranked 197 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 69.4% | 62.7% | 67.3% | ranked 110 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 15.2% | 19.4% | 17.6% | ranked 241 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 15.3% | 17.8% | 14.3% | ranked 131 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £260,040 | £227,208 | £272,474 | ranked 193 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 5.4% | 4.7% | 2.2% | ranked 54 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Warrington | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | ranked 175 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 83.9% | 78.6% | 76.7% | ranked 16 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 5.3% | 7.4% | 7.8% | ranked 245 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 177 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Warrington | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 10,325 sites | 319,350 | 3,232,440 | ranked 87 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 47.9 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 136 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 8,450 businesses | 272,085 | 2,786,975 | ranked 101 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £40,380 | £37,482 | £38,490 | ranked 131 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Warrington | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 77.3% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 152 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.7% | 4.1% | 3.2% | ranked 223 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Warrington | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 17.4% | 24.9% | 18.5% | ranked 174 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in North West, Warrington ranks 17 by population.
Households heated by mains gas only: 83.9% in Warrington, compared with an average of 78.6% in North West and 73.9% across the UK.
House price change over 12 months: 5.4% in Warrington, compared with an average of 4.7% in North West and 1.9% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.5% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
Business sectors: Warrington
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.5% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade15.4% ×1.0
- Construction11.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services10.7% ×1.3
- Information and communication6.0% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.0% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services5.9% ×0.8
- Transport and storage5.8% ×1.4
Where is Warrington?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Warrington?
Warrington has 215,425 residents (2025), ranking 104 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Warrington?
Warrington covers 180.6 km², with a density of 1,193 people per km².
Is the population of Warrington growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Warrington went from 209,575 to 215,425, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Warrington?
Warrington is in North West (region). Latitude 53.389, longitude −2.596.
Households heated by mains gas only: what is the figure for Warrington?
In Warrington, “Households heated by mains gas only” stands at 83.9% (2021), ranking 16 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 76.7%.
House price change over 12 months: what is the figure for Warrington?
In Warrington, “House price change over 12 months” stands at 5.4% (2026), ranking 54 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is 2.2%.
Which local authorities border Warrington?
The nearest to Warrington are Halton (11 km), St. Helens (12 km), Wigan (16 km), Knowsley (18 km), Trafford (20 km).