WA1 1DE is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Warrington in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Bewsey and Whitecross ward and the Warrington South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WA1 1DE offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (578 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WA1 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00188787 (shared with 59 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA1 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA1 1DE.
277
33
£ 38,400 /yr
72%
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
WA1 1DE is a young, economically active community — 72% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA1 1DE. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WA1 1DE are high at 578 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Latchford St James CofE Primary School
UTC Warrington
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Ann Summers Ltd0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Cineworld Cinema Ltd0.4 km
- Egg Free Cake Box0.3 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Apartment Bar0.2 km
- Barley Mow0.4 km
- Bear and Bottle0.5 km
- Old Malt Ltd0.3 km
- Parlour Bar & Eatery0.3 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
102 nearby- Dorado Lounge0.3 km
- Flanagans0.4 km
- Gourmand0.3 km
- Grand Patisserie0.4 km
- Hancock & Wood and Cafe on One0.3 km
- + 97 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Ohayo Asian Supermarket0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
- B & M Retail Ltd.0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Big Portion0.6 km
- Di's Deli-licious Dining0.8 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.8 km
- Heavenly Desserts0.3 km
- Millie's Cookies0.4 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Heathside Guest House0.7 km
- Patten Arms0.4 km
- Travelodge Warrington0.6 km
- Village Hotel (Catering)0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington Bank Quay0.5 km
- Warrington0.6 km
- Warrington Central0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Rylands Street0.2 km
- Barbald Street Taxi Rank0.2 km
- Rylands Street0.2 km
- Bridge Street0.2 km
- Hays House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA11DE · Data under Open Government Licence