WA4 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Knutsford Road, 0.5km from Latchford in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Latchford West ward and the Warrington South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA4 1AZ 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 rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WA4 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00063087 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KNUTSFORD ROAD, WA4 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNUTSFORD ROAD, WA4 1AZ.
167
54
£ 38,700 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA4 1AZ 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 1AZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA4 1AZ. 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
Terraced
£ 116,000
3 sales · Mean £ 121,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA4 1AZ has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
Alderman Bolton Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
UTC Warrington
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Cantilever Chippy0.9 km
- Emerald Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Chesters @ 840.9 km
- Frankie's Chicken & Pizza0.8 km
- Nit Thai Foods Ltd1.0 km
- + 35 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Causeway (ESSO) Service Station0.7 km
- Cheeky Swine Hog Roast Ltd0.9 km
- Halfords0.4 km
- Euro Garages Ltd T/A Esso0.7 km
- Open All Hours0.3 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Bridges0.8 km
- Cheshire Cheese1.0 km
- Cromwells0.8 km
- Grange Sports and Social Club1.0 km
- Kings Club0.2 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Lady Florence River Cruises0.2 km
- 84 Thai Chilli0.9 km
- Groke Brgr Ltd.0.8 km
- Jellybeans Play Centre Ltd0.2 km
- LA Cafe1.0 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
- Co-operative Group0.0 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- B & M Retail Ltd.0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington Central1.2 km
- Warrington1.4 km
- Warrington Bank Quay1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Grove Street0.0 km
- Grove Street0.0 km
- Victoria Park0.3 km
- St Mary's Street0.3 km
- St Mary's Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WA41AZ · Data under Open Government Licence