WA4 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pear Tree Place, 0.6km from Latchford in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Latchford West ward and the Warrington South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA4 1AX is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £88k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA4 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00063087 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PEAR TREE PLACE, WA4 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEAR TREE PLACE, WA4 1AX.
167
54
£ 38,700 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA4 1AX 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
WA4 1AX has a significant social housing presence — 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 54-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 9.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA4 1AX. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 80,000
7 sales · Mean £ 82,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA4 1AX is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
69 nearby- Bars 2 You0.7 km
- Burger Joint0.7 km
- Geoff Barlow0.9 km
- Lionel Gower0.9 km
- Mr Brian Whitfield0.9 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
39 nearby- Babylon0.7 km
- Friars Court0.8 km
- Reef0.7 km
- The Brass Monkey0.8 km
- Apartment Bar0.9 km
- + 34 more
Restaurant, Cafe
78 nearby- Cafe at the end of the Universe0.7 km
- Hidden Wonderland0.7 km
- Liquor Library0.9 km
- New Eastern Point0.7 km
- Shawarna & More0.7 km
- + 73 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Casa Mexica Ltd.0.7 km
- Cotto Pasta Kitchen0.7 km
- Culture Warrington0.9 km
- Flame Grill House0.8 km
- Full Stop0.7 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- B & M Retail Ltd.0.3 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Village Hotel (Catering)0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington Central1.0 km
- Warrington1.2 km
- Warrington Bank Quay1.2 km
Bus Stops
- St Mary's Street0.1 km
- St Mary's Street0.1 km
- Grove Street0.2 km
- Grove Street0.3 km
- Cenotaph0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA41AX · Data under Open Government Licence