WA4 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Marys Street, 0.5km from Latchford in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Latchford West ward and the Warrington South constituency.
This is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA4 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00063092 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS STREET, WA4 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS STREET, WA4 1BJ.
348
37
£ 38,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA4 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA4 1BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. £160k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 5.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA4 1BJ. The average age is 36.9. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 139,950
13 sales · Mean £ 149,015
Semi-Detached
£ 171,000
2 sales · Mean £ 171,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA4 1BJ is moderate at 51 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
UTC Warrington
Alderman Bolton Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
St Thomas' CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Emerald Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Chesters @ 840.6 km
- Frankie's Chicken & Pizza0.7 km
- Sizzle In0.7 km
- The Dragon City0.7 km
- + 36 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Causeway (ESSO) Service Station0.5 km
- Cheeky Swine Hog Roast Ltd0.8 km
- Halfords0.4 km
- Euro Garages Ltd T/A Esso0.4 km
- Open All Hours0.4 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Bridges0.7 km
- Cromwells0.7 km
- Kings Club0.1 km
- Warrington & District Society for Deaf People0.9 km
- Waterside & Premier Travel Inn0.7 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Lady Florence River Cruises0.4 km
- 84 Thai Chilli0.6 km
- Groke Brgr Ltd.0.7 km
- Jellybeans Play Centre Ltd0.4 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.4 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
- Co-operative Group0.2 km
- B & M Retail Ltd.0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Village Hotel (Catering)0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington Central1.2 km
- Warrington Bank Quay1.3 km
- Warrington1.3 km
Bus Stops
- St Mary's Street0.2 km
- St Mary's Street0.2 km
- Grove Street0.3 km
- Grove Street0.3 km
- Cenotaph0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WA41BJ · Data under Open Government Licence