There are 238,556 people living within Warrington. The overall population increased by 4.6% in the ten years between 2011 and 2021. Warrington is the largest Town in the county of Cheshire.
There are 102,215 dwellings within Warrington. 11.4% of properties are flats, with houses making up 88.6% of housing stock. 70.15% of households own their own homes while 15% live in privately rented accomodation.
Warrington’s history began when it was founded by the Romans as an important crossing place on the River Mersey. The expansion and urbanization of Warrington coincided with the industrial revolution, particularly after the River Mersey was made navigable in the 18th century. Warrington became a manufacturing town and a centre of steel (particularly wire), textiles, brewing, tanning and chemical industries.
Many people, particularly Americans, remember Warrington best as the location of RAF Station Burtonwood. During World War II Warrington served as the largest US Army Airforce airfield outside the United States, and was visited by major American celebrities like Humphrey Bogart and Bob Hope.
As an education hub, it is also home to the University of Chester.
If you are thinking of moving to Warrington and you’d like to find out more about it, below is our detailed guide for new home buyers and renters.
