WA1 1HE is an up-and-coming urban area on St Austins Lane, 0.4km from Warrington in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Bewsey and Whitecross ward and the Warrington South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WA1 1HE offers 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 (625 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 0.7% year-on-year. 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 1HE are sourced from Output Area E00188787 (shared with 59 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST AUSTINS LANE, WA1 1HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST AUSTINS LANE, WA1 1HE.
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
WA1 1HE 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA1 1HE. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 111,250
12 sales · Mean £ 112,458
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WA1 1HE are high at 625 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery
Bewsey Lodge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Causeway (ESSO) Service Station1.0 km
- Cheeky Swine Hog Roast Ltd0.1 km
- Halfords0.7 km
- Euro Garages Ltd T/A Esso0.9 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- + 76 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Bridges0.2 km
- Cromwells0.2 km
- Warrington & District Society for Deaf People0.1 km
- Waterside & Premier Travel Inn0.3 km
- Gracie Barra Warrington0.8 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
106 nearby- 84 Thai Chilli0.6 km
- Costa Travelines0.5 km
- Groke Brgr Ltd.0.2 km
- Jellybeans Play Centre Ltd1.0 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.7 km
- + 101 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Chesters @ 840.6 km
- Frankie's Chicken & Pizza0.2 km
- Sizzle In0.2 km
- Charcoal Kebab House0.7 km
- Koffistop0.6 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Heathside Guest House0.7 km
- Village Hotel (Catering)0.5 km
- Patten Arms0.4 km
- Travelodge Warrington0.6 km
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Ohayo Asian Supermarket0.8 km
- B & M Retail Ltd.0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington0.5 km
- Warrington Bank Quay0.5 km
- Warrington Central0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Rylands Street0.1 km
- Barbald Street Taxi Rank0.1 km
- Rylands Street0.2 km
- Bridge Street0.2 km
- Academy Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA11HE · Data under Open Government Licence