WA1 1AL is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 1AL is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (524 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00188807 (shared with 128 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA1 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA1 1AL.
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
With 35% social renting, WA1 1AL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1AL. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WA1 1AL are high at 524 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. 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
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bewsey Lodge Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- Cheeky Swine Hog Roast Ltd0.4 km
- Halfords0.7 km
- Ann Summers Ltd0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Cineworld Cinema Ltd0.2 km
- + 89 more
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- Bridges0.4 km
- Cromwells0.4 km
- Warrington & District Society for Deaf People0.5 km
- Waterside & Premier Travel Inn0.6 km
- Apartment Bar0.3 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
109 nearby- 84 Thai Chilli1.0 km
- Costa Travelines0.8 km
- Groke Brgr Ltd.0.3 km
- Jellybeans Play Centre Ltd1.0 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.7 km
- + 104 more
Takeaway Shop
59 nearby- Chesters @ 841.0 km
- Frankie's Chicken & Pizza0.4 km
- Sizzle In0.4 km
- Big Portion0.4 km
- Di's Deli-licious Dining0.5 km
- + 54 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Heron Foods0.1 km
- Ohayo Asian Supermarket0.8 km
- B & M Retail Ltd.0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Village Hotel (Catering)0.8 km
- Heathside Guest House0.5 km
- Patten Arms0.7 km
- Travelodge Warrington0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington Central0.2 km
- Warrington0.3 km
- Warrington Bank Quay0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hill Taxi Rank0.0 km
- Scotland Road0.1 km
- Scotland Road0.1 km
- Scotland Road0.1 km
- Scotland Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WA11AL · Data under Open Government Licence