Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

MUSEUM STREET, WA1 1JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MUSEUM STREET, WA1 1JA.

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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 1JA 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 1JA 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. 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 (675 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £525k. 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 1JA 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 1JA. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 450,000

5 sales · Mean £ 447,800

Flat

£ 115,000

1 sales · Mean £ 115,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WA1 1JA are high at 675 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 offences444
Public order166
Drugs153
Shoplifting82
Anti-social behaviour80

school Local Schools

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UTC Warrington

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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Latchford St James CofE Primary School

Good178 pupils0.6 km
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Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good200 pupils1.0 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good190 pupils1.0 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils1.2 km
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Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery

Outstanding335 pupils1.3 km
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St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good385 pupils1.5 km
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Bewsey Lodge Primary School

Good357 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • Ann Summers Ltd0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Cineworld Cinema Ltd0.4 km
  • Egg Free Cake Box0.3 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • + 71 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Apartment Bar0.2 km
  • Barley Mow0.4 km
  • Bear and Bottle0.6 km
  • Old Malt Ltd0.2 km
  • Parlour Bar & Eatery0.4 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

100 nearby
  • Dorado Lounge0.3 km
  • Flanagans0.4 km
  • Gourmand0.2 km
  • Grand Patisserie0.5 km
  • Hancock & Wood and Cafe on One0.3 km
  • + 95 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.4 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
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Big Portion0.7 km
  • Di's Deli-licious Dining0.8 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.7 km
  • Heavenly Desserts0.3 km
  • Millie's Cookies0.3 km
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Heathside Guest House0.7 km
  • Patten Arms0.3 km
  • Travelodge Warrington0.5 km
  • Village Hotel (Catering)0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Hays House0.2 km
  • Railway Bridge0.2 km
  • Garven Place Alighting Only0.2 km
  • Garven Place Alighting Only0.2 km
  • Sankey Street Taxi Rank0.2 km