WA1 1BB is an up-and-coming urban area on Springfield Street, 0.5km from Warrington in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Bewsey and Whitecross ward and the Warrington South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WA1 1BB offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (610 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00188943 (shared with 142 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPRINGFIELD STREET, WA1 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGFIELD STREET, WA1 1BB.
201
35
£ 38,400 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA1 1BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WA1 1BB — age 35, 25% ownership, 66% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA1 1BB. The average age is 35.2. 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 1BB are high at 610 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
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery
Bewsey Lodge Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Cheeky Swine Hog Roast Ltd0.4 km
- Halfords0.9 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Central Kiosk0.6 km
- Crosfield Filling Station0.4 km
- + 79 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- Bridges0.5 km
- Cromwells0.4 km
- Warrington & District Society for Deaf People0.2 km
- Waterside & Premier Travel Inn0.5 km
- Gracie Barra Warrington0.8 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
106 nearby- 84 Thai Chilli0.8 km
- Costa Travelines0.3 km
- Groke Brgr Ltd.0.4 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.9 km
- Sonova0.9 km
- + 101 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Chesters @ 840.8 km
- Frankie's Chicken & Pizza0.5 km
- Sizzle In0.5 km
- Charcoal Kebab House0.7 km
- Koffistop0.6 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Heathside Guest House0.5 km
- Village Hotel (Catering)0.6 km
- Patten Arms0.3 km
- Travelodge Warrington0.4 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Ohayo Asian Supermarket0.5 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington Bank Quay0.4 km
- Warrington0.4 km
- Warrington Central0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hays House0.1 km
- Garven Place Alighting Only0.1 km
- Garven Place Alighting Only0.1 km
- Sankey Street Taxi Rank0.1 km
- Town Hall0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WA11BB · Data under Open Government Licence