Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

HUGHES STREET, WA4 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUGHES STREET, WA4 1BQ.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WA4 1BQ — age 41, 49% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 17.7% year-on-year.

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

WA4 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hughes Street, 0.4km from Latchford in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Latchford West ward and the Warrington South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WA4 1BQ offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 17.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA4 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00063088 (shared with 5 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 1BQ. 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

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 112,500

3 sales · Mean £ 115,166

Detached

£ 121,500

1 sales · Mean £ 121,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WA4 1BQ 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.

Violence and sexual offences71
Shoplifting24
Vehicle crime14
Public order13
Anti-social behaviour11

school Local Schools

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Latchford St James CofE Primary School

Good178 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

Good163 pupils0.8 km
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Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School

Good693 pupils1.1 km
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St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good385 pupils1.2 km
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Alderman Bolton Primary School

Good294 pupils1.2 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good152 pupils1.3 km
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St Thomas' CofE Primary School

Good230 pupils1.3 km
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Cardinal Newman Catholic High School

Good811 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Cantilever Chippy0.9 km
  • Emerald Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Chesters @ 840.7 km
  • Frankie's Chicken & Pizza0.8 km
  • Sizzle In0.8 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Causeway (ESSO) Service Station0.5 km
  • Cheeky Swine Hog Roast Ltd0.9 km
  • Halfords0.5 km
  • Euro Garages Ltd T/A Esso0.5 km
  • Open All Hours0.3 km
  • + 30 more
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Bridges0.8 km
  • Cromwells0.8 km
  • Kings Club0.1 km
  • Waterside & Premier Travel Inn0.8 km
  • Babylon0.9 km
  • + 20 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Lady Florence River Cruises0.3 km
  • 84 Thai Chilli0.7 km
  • Groke Brgr Ltd.0.8 km
  • Jellybeans Play Centre Ltd0.4 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
  • Co-operative Group0.2 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd.0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Village Hotel (Catering)1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Warrington Central1.2 km
  • Warrington Bank Quay1.4 km
  • Warrington1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Grove Street0.2 km
  • Grove Street0.2 km
  • St Mary's Street0.3 km
  • St Mary's Street0.3 km
  • Victoria Park0.4 km