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.
HUGHES STREET, WA4 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUGHES STREET, WA4 1BQ.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Latchford St James CofE Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Alderman Bolton Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
- Co-operative Group0.2 km
- B & M Retail Ltd.0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WA41BQ · Data under Open Government Licence