WA1 1HG is an up-and-coming urban area on St Austins Lane, 0.4km from Warrington in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Bewsey and Whitecross ward and the Warrington South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WA1 1HG offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% 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 (621 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 1HG are sourced from Output Area E00188943 (shared with 142 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST AUSTINS LANE, WA1 1HG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST AUSTINS LANE, WA1 1HG.
201
35
£ 38,400 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA1 1HG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WA1 1HG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 25% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA1 1HG. The average age is 35.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near WA1 1HG are high at 621 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
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Ann Summers Ltd0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Cineworld Cinema Ltd0.3 km
- Egg Free Cake Box0.3 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 74 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Apartment Bar0.2 km
- Barley Mow0.4 km
- Bear and Bottle0.5 km
- Old Malt Ltd0.3 km
- Parlour Bar & Eatery0.3 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
105 nearby- Dorado Lounge0.3 km
- Flanagans0.4 km
- Gourmand0.3 km
- Grand Patisserie0.4 km
- Hancock & Wood and Cafe on One0.3 km
- + 100 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Ohayo Asian Supermarket0.8 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd1.0 km
- B & M Retail Ltd.0.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Big Portion0.6 km
- Di's Deli-licious Dining0.7 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.9 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 Street0.1 km
- Barbald Street Taxi Rank0.1 km
- Rylands Street0.2 km
- Bridge Street0.2 km
- Academy Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA11HG · Data under Open Government Licence