WA3 4NQ is a safe, established residential area on Hob Hey Lane, 0.5km from Wigshaw in Culcheth. Administratively it sits within Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft ward and the Warrington North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA3, WA3 4NQ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £573k, down 24.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA3 4NQ are sourced from Output Area E00062909 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOB HEY LANE, WA3 4NQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOB HEY LANE, WA3 4NQ.
346
46
£ 54,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA3 4NQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. WA3 4NQ's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £573k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £573k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 24.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA3 4NQ. The average age is 46.1. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 820,000
3 sales · Mean £ 870,000
Terraced
£ 270,000
7 sales · Mean £ 285,428
Semi-Detached
£ 368,500
4 sales · Mean £ 373,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA3 4NQ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Newchurch Community Primary School
Twiss Green Community Primary School
Culcheth Community Primary School
Culcheth High School
St Lewis Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Andrew Baguely Golf Profession0.7 km
- Country World0.5 km
- Culcheth News0.5 km
- Greenhalghs0.5 km
- The Amazing Cake Company0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Comfortable Gill0.6 km
- Culcheth Sports Club0.9 km
- Culcheth Village Club0.3 km
- Libertys Gin Bar & Diner0.5 km
- The Culcheth Arms0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Cafe Piccino0.5 km
- Don Luigi0.4 km
- Il Cortile0.4 km
- Indi Ayan0.4 km
- Istanbul Grill0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chicking0.8 km
- Indian Tiffin0.5 km
- Le Brunch Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Partridge Lakes Cafe0.6 km
- Culcheth Massala0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birchwood4.5 km
- Glazebrook5.3 km
- Padgate5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Beech House0.1 km
- Beech House0.1 km
- Hob Hey Lane0.1 km
- Beechmill Drive0.1 km
- Linear Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA34NQ · Data under Open Government Licence