WA1 1AH is an up-and-coming urban area on Westminster Place, 0.2km from Warrington in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Bewsey and Whitecross ward and the Warrington South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA1 1AH is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (410 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WA1 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00188807 (shared with 128 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTMINSTER PLACE, WA1 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTMINSTER PLACE, WA1 1AH.
187
39
£ 38,400 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 35% of tenure in WA1 1AH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA1 1AH. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WA1 1AH are high at 410 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
UTC Warrington
Latchford St James CofE Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Beamont Primary School
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- Argos Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Arowna Mini Market0.1 km
- Greggs @ Tesco0.6 km
- Nice & Naughty0.1 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 92 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- 147 Snooker Club0.5 km
- Blue Bell0.1 km
- Royal Oak Branch0.8 km
- Voodoo0.5 km
- Friar Penketh0.4 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
109 nearby- Counter's Coffee Bar0.0 km
- Geek Retreat0.1 km
- Institution Bar0.6 km
- Cinnamon Lounge Restaurant Ltd.0.6 km
- DWP Staff Canteen0.6 km
- + 104 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Lola's Desserts0.1 km
- Lotus Garden0.6 km
- Star Moon0.6 km
- Hung King0.4 km
- Hot Spot0.5 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd.0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Co op0.8 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Patten Arms0.8 km
- Travelodge Warrington0.5 km
- Village Hotel (Catering)1.0 km
- Heathside Guest House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington Central0.1 km
- Warrington0.3 km
- Warrington Bank Quay0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Scotland Road0.1 km
- Scotland Road0.1 km
- Scotland Road0.1 km
- Scotland Road0.1 km
- Winwick Street Tracking Point0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WA11AH · Data under Open Government Licence