Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

WA1 1JB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA1 1JB.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

72%

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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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. WA1 1JB combines 72% economic activity with a 33-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

WA1 1JB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Warrington 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.

This is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (594 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 1JB are sourced from Output Area E00188787 (shared with 59 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 WA1 1JB. 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

White / British84.1%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 1JB are high at 594 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.

Violence and sexual offences475
Public order181
Drugs164
Anti-social behaviour87
Criminal damage and arson72

school Local Schools

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Latchford St James CofE Primary School

Good178 pupils0.6 km
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UTC Warrington

Good208 pupils0.6 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good190 pupils1.0 km
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Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good200 pupils1.0 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils1.2 km
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Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery

Outstanding335 pupils1.4 km
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St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good385 pupils1.5 km
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Bewsey Lodge Primary School

Good357 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

79 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
  • + 74 more
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Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Apartment Bar0.2 km
  • Barley Mow0.4 km
  • Bear and Bottle0.6 km
  • Old Malt Ltd0.2 km
  • Parlour Bar & Eatery0.3 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

105 nearby
  • Dorado Lounge0.3 km
  • Flanagans0.4 km
  • Gourmand0.2 km
  • Grand Patisserie0.4 km
  • Hancock & Wood and Cafe on One0.3 km
  • + 100 more
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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
fastfood

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 Cookies0.3 km
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Heathside Guest House0.7 km
  • Patten Arms0.4 km
  • Travelodge Warrington0.6 km
  • Village Hotel (Catering)0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Warrington Bank Quay0.5 km
  • Warrington0.5 km
  • Warrington Central0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Rylands Street0.2 km
  • Barbald Street Taxi Rank0.2 km
  • Hays House0.2 km
  • White Hart0.2 km
  • Sankey Street Taxi Rank0.2 km