WA1 1HU is an up-and-coming urban area on Museum Street, 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (654 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £318k. 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 1HU are sourced from Output Area E00188787 (shared with 59 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MUSEUM STREET, WA1 1HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MUSEUM STREET, WA1 1HU.
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
High employment, young population. WA1 1HU combines 72% economic activity with a 33-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. 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 1HU. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 259,000
1 sales · Mean £ 259,000
Terraced
£ 377,000
1 sales · Mean £ 377,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WA1 1HU are high at 654 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
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bewsey Lodge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Ann Summers Ltd0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Cineworld Cinema Ltd0.5 km
- Egg Free Cake Box0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 71 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Apartment Bar0.2 km
- Barley Mow0.4 km
- Bear and Bottle0.6 km
- Old Malt Ltd0.3 km
- Parlour Bar & Eatery0.4 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- Dorado Lounge0.4 km
- Flanagans0.4 km
- Gourmand0.3 km
- Grand Patisserie0.5 km
- Hancock & Wood and Cafe on One0.4 km
- + 93 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Ohayo Asian Supermarket0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
- B & M Retail Ltd.0.8 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Big Portion0.7 km
- Di's Deli-licious Dining0.9 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.7 km
- Heavenly Desserts0.4 km
- Millie's Cookies0.4 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Heathside Guest House0.7 km
- Patten Arms0.3 km
- Travelodge Warrington0.6 km
- Village Hotel (Catering)0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington Bank Quay0.4 km
- Warrington0.6 km
- Warrington Central0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Bridge0.2 km
- Hays House0.2 km
- Garven Place Alighting Only0.2 km
- Garven Place Alighting Only0.2 km
- Sankey Street Taxi Rank0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA11HU · Data under Open Government Licence