WA1 1FT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Bank Quay in Warrington. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bewsey and Whitecross ward and the Warrington South constituency.
WA1 1FT is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for WA1 1FT are sourced from Output Area E00062812 (shared with 1128 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA1 1FT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA1 1FT.
287
36
£ 38,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA1 1FT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WA1 1FT has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA1 1FT. The average age is 36.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA1 1FT is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery
UTC Warrington
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Bewsey Lodge Primary School
Latchford St James CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- PAK World Supermarket0.7 km
- Spar Texaco0.6 km
- Tatry UK Ltd0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Cheeky Swine Hog Roast Ltd1.0 km
- + 63 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Il Padrino0.9 km
- Twin Chef0.8 km
- Uncle Don's Fish & Chips0.7 km
- The Trawlerman0.8 km
- Casa Mexica Ltd.1.0 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Warrington & District Society for Deaf People0.8 km
- Babylon1.0 km
- Friars Court0.9 km
- Reef1.0 km
- The Brass Monkey0.8 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- Costa Travelines0.5 km
- Stage Pro Academy0.7 km
- Cafe at the end of the Universe1.0 km
- Cafe at the Outset0.4 km
- Hidden Wonderland1.0 km
- + 81 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.3 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
- Ohayo Asian Supermarket0.1 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Heathside Guest House0.6 km
- Patten Arms0.5 km
- Travelodge Warrington0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington Bank Quay0.5 km
- Warrington0.7 km
- Warrington Central1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Crosfields0.1 km
- Crosfields0.1 km
- Guardian Medical Centre0.2 km
- The Hatter0.3 km
- Medical Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA11FT · Data under Open Government Licence