WA1 1BL is an up-and-coming urban area on Palmyra Square South, 0.5km 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. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (681 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00188787 (shared with 59 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PALMYRA SQUARE SOUTH, WA1 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALMYRA SQUARE SOUTH, WA1 1BL.
277
33
£ 38,400 /yr
72%
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 72% economic activity and an average age of 33, WA1 1BL is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA1 1BL. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WA1 1BL are high at 681 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 Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- Cheeky Swine Hog Roast Ltd0.3 km
- Halfords0.8 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Central Kiosk0.6 km
- Crosfield Filling Station0.5 km
- + 75 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Bridges0.4 km
- Cromwells0.3 km
- Warrington & District Society for Deaf People0.1 km
- Waterside & Premier Travel Inn0.4 km
- Gracie Barra Warrington0.8 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- 84 Thai Chilli0.7 km
- Costa Travelines0.4 km
- Groke Brgr Ltd.0.4 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.8 km
- Sonova0.8 km
- + 97 more
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, 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
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Ohayo Asian Supermarket0.6 km
- B & M Retail Ltd.0.8 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington Bank Quay0.4 km
- Warrington0.5 km
- Warrington Central0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Hays House0.2 km
- Garven Place Alighting Only0.2 km
- Garven Place Alighting Only0.2 km
- Sankey Street Taxi Rank0.2 km
- White Hart0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA11BL · Data under Open Government Licence