Area Analysis Warrington, North West

WA1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WA1 postcode area.

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Population

23,215

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,980 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
workEmployment
9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

WA1 is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £350k. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.

home £350,248 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA1 is a postcode district in Warrington, North West, covering 753 active and 597 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WA1 (21%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks (17%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes WA1 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WA1 are around £350k, down 7.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WA1 at 468 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WA1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4320
Public order1242
Anti-social behaviour1197
Shoplifting810
Drugs793

school Local Schools

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Legh Vale Primary School

Good513 pupils
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Rivington Primary School

Outstanding246 pupils
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Ashurst Primary School

Good223 pupils
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Bleak Hill Primary School

Outstanding525 pupils
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Grange Valley Primary School

Outstanding287 pupils
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Newton-le-Willows Primary School

Good606 pupils
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Lyme Community Primary School

Good220 pupils
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Rainford Brook Lodge Community Primary School

Good206 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

101 nearby
  • Mr Brian Whitfield
  • Mr Convenience
  • Mr Derek Sherlock
  • Mr John Dervin
  • Brighella's
  • + 96 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Holiday Inn
  • Paddington House Hotel
  • Patten Arms
  • Premier Inn & Thyme Restaurant
  • Travelodge Warrington
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

110 nearby
  • 404 Waffles
  • Acoustic Cafe Ltd.
  • Admiral Casino
  • Artisan Bar
  • Ask Italian
  • + 105 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd
  • Tesco
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Asda Stores Ltd
  • B & M Retail Ltd.
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • A Monks Sports Club
  • Alford Sports & Social Club
  • Apartment Bar
  • Austin's Sports Bar
  • Babylon
  • + 41 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

59 nearby
  • Anika Indian Takeaway
  • Big Portion
  • Cafe at the end of the Universe
  • Captains Table
  • Casa Mexica Ltd.
  • + 54 more