Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

WA1 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA1 1BD.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WA1 1BD is a young, economically active community — 72% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA1 1BD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Warrington in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Bewsey and Whitecross ward and the Warrington South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 81% 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 (729 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WA1 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00188787 (shared with 59 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA1 1BD. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.1%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 1BD are high at 729 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.

Violence and sexual offences442
Public order162
Drugs153
Shoplifting83
Anti-social behaviour81

school Local Schools

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UTC Warrington

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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Latchford St James CofE Primary School

Good178 pupils0.7 km
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Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good200 pupils0.9 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good190 pupils0.9 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils1.1 km
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Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery

Outstanding335 pupils1.3 km
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Bewsey Lodge Primary School

Good357 pupils1.5 km
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St Gregory's Catholic High School

Good1162 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Cheeky Swine Hog Roast Ltd0.3 km
  • Halfords0.9 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Central Kiosk0.6 km
  • Crosfield Filling Station0.5 km
  • + 75 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

45 nearby
  • Bridges0.4 km
  • Cromwells0.4 km
  • Warrington & District Society for Deaf People0.2 km
  • Waterside & Premier Travel Inn0.4 km
  • Gracie Barra Warrington0.8 km
  • + 40 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

103 nearby
  • 84 Thai Chilli0.7 km
  • Costa Travelines0.3 km
  • Groke Brgr Ltd.0.4 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.9 km
  • Sonova0.9 km
  • + 98 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Chesters @ 840.7 km
  • Frankie's Chicken & Pizza0.4 km
  • Sizzle In0.4 km
  • Charcoal Kebab House0.7 km
  • Koffistop0.6 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Heathside Guest House0.6 km
  • Village Hotel (Catering)0.5 km
  • Patten Arms0.3 km
  • Travelodge Warrington0.5 km
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.5 km
  • Ohayo Asian Supermarket0.6 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd.0.9 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Warrington Bank Quay0.4 km
  • Warrington0.5 km
  • Warrington Central0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Hays House0.1 km
  • Garven Place Alighting Only0.2 km
  • Garven Place Alighting Only0.2 km
  • Sankey Street Taxi Rank0.2 km
  • Town Hall0.2 km