WA4 1BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hewitt Street, 0.5km from Latchford in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Latchford West ward and the Warrington South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA4 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00063088 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEWITT STREET, WA4 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEWITT STREET, WA4 1BG.
246
41
£ 38,700 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA4 1BG spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. £150k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 8.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA4 1BG. The average age is 41.2. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 130,000
7 sales · Mean £ 129,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA4 1BG has low crime rates — 41 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
St Thomas' CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Cantilever Chippy0.9 km
- Emerald Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Chesters @ 840.7 km
- Frankie's Chicken & Pizza0.8 km
- Sizzle In0.8 km
- + 35 more
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Causeway (ESSO) Service Station0.5 km
- Cheeky Swine Hog Roast Ltd0.8 km
- Halfords0.4 km
- Euro Garages Ltd T/A Esso0.5 km
- Open All Hours0.4 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Bridges0.8 km
- Cromwells0.8 km
- Kings Club0.1 km
- Waterside & Premier Travel Inn0.8 km
- Babylon0.9 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Lady Florence River Cruises0.3 km
- 84 Thai Chilli0.7 km
- Groke Brgr Ltd.0.8 km
- Jellybeans Play Centre Ltd0.3 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.4 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
- Co-operative Group0.1 km
- B & M Retail Ltd.0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Village Hotel (Catering)0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington Central1.2 km
- Warrington1.4 km
- Warrington Bank Quay1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Grove Street0.2 km
- Grove Street0.2 km
- St Mary's Street0.2 km
- St Mary's Street0.3 km
- Victoria Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WA41BG · Data under Open Government Licence