Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

ST MARYS STREET, WA4 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS STREET, WA4 1BJ.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences72
Shoplifting31
Vehicle crime19
Public order18
Anti-social behaviour14

school Local Schools

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Latchford St James CofE Primary School

Good178 pupils0.4 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

Good163 pupils0.9 km
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St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good385 pupils1.2 km
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Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School

Good693 pupils1.2 km
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UTC Warrington

Good208 pupils1.3 km
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Alderman Bolton Primary School

Good294 pupils1.3 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good152 pupils1.4 km
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St Thomas' CofE Primary School

Good230 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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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
local_bar

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
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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
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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

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