WA4 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Knutsford Road, 0.7km from Warrington in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Latchford West ward and the Warrington South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA4 1AJ is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for WA4 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00063087 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KNUTSFORD ROAD, WA4 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNUTSFORD ROAD, WA4 1AJ.
167
54
£ 38,700 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA4 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 75% social renting, WA4 1AJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 54-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA4 1AJ. The average age is 54.0. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA4 1AJ is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Latchford St James CofE Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
UTC Warrington
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
Alderman Bolton Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Bars 2 You0.7 km
- Burger Joint0.7 km
- Geoff Barlow1.0 km
- Lionel Gower1.0 km
- Mr Brian Whitfield1.0 km
- + 71 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Babylon0.6 km
- Friars Court0.7 km
- Reef0.6 km
- The Brass Monkey0.7 km
- The Palmyra0.9 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
88 nearby- Cafe at the end of the Universe0.6 km
- Hidden Wonderland0.6 km
- Liquor Library0.8 km
- New Eastern Point0.6 km
- Shawarna & More0.6 km
- + 83 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Casa Mexica Ltd.0.6 km
- Cotto Pasta Kitchen0.6 km
- Culture Warrington0.8 km
- Flame Grill House0.7 km
- Full Stop0.6 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Heron Foods0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- B & M Retail Ltd.0.2 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Village Hotel (Catering)0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington Central1.0 km
- Warrington1.1 km
- Warrington Bank Quay1.2 km
Bus Stops
- St Mary's Street0.0 km
- St Mary's Street0.1 km
- Cenotaph0.2 km
- Cenotaph0.3 km
- Grove Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA41AJ · Data under Open Government Licence