WA1 1EY is an up-and-coming urban area on Barbauld Street, 0.4km 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 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (499 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 1EY are sourced from Output Area E00188943 (shared with 142 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARBAULD STREET, WA1 1EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBAULD STREET, WA1 1EY.
201
35
£ 38,400 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA1 1EY 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA1 1EY spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1EY. 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 1EY are high at 499 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
Latchford St James CofE Primary School
UTC Warrington
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Baker J's Pie & Sandwich Co.0.2 km
- M M Newsagent0.2 km
- Petit Francais0.2 km
- Singletons0.2 km
- Yates and Greer Ltd0.2 km
- + 74 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Babylon0.2 km
- Friars Court0.1 km
- Reef0.1 km
- The Brass Monkey0.2 km
- The Palmyra0.4 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
107 nearby- Cafe at the end of the Universe0.2 km
- Cafe at the Outset0.5 km
- Hidden Wonderland0.2 km
- Liquor Library0.2 km
- New Eastern Point0.2 km
- + 102 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Casa Mexica Ltd.0.2 km
- Cotto Pasta Kitchen0.2 km
- Culture Warrington0.2 km
- Flame Grill House0.1 km
- Full Stop0.2 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Heathside Guest House0.8 km
- Patten Arms0.5 km
- Travelodge Warrington0.7 km
- Village Hotel (Catering)0.5 km
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- B & M Retail Ltd.0.5 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.6 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Ohayo Asian Supermarket0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington Central0.6 km
- Warrington0.6 km
- Warrington Bank Quay0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bridge Street0.1 km
- Barbald Street Taxi Rank0.1 km
- Bridge Street0.1 km
- Bridge Foot Taxi Rank0.1 km
- Bridge Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WA11EY · Data under Open Government Licence