Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

CROSS LANE, WA3 7AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS LANE, WA3 7AN.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 54,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WA3 7AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WA3 7AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WA3 7AN is a safe, established residential area on Cross Lane, 0.6km from The Rowe in Croft (Warrington). Administratively it sits within Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft ward and the Warrington North constituency.

For families considering a move, WA3 7AN represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WA3 7AN are sourced from Output Area E00062898 (shared with 25 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 WA3 7AN. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

WA3 7AN has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Locking Stumps Community Primary School

Good396 pupils1.2 km
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Croft Primary School

Good209 pupils1.4 km
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St Lewis Catholic Primary School

Good150 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wire Gymnastics Club0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Baxterstorey Ltd.0.6 km
  • BT Warrington Birchwood Main0.9 km
  • Raw Coffee Bar0.6 km
  • The Little Cafe0.9 km
  • BaxterStorey Limited0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Java To Go0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Croft Golf Centre0.8 km
  • Spar0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Birchwood2.3 km
  • Padgate3.4 km
  • Glazebrook4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cross Lane0.2 km
  • Cross Lane0.2 km
  • Kelvin Close0.4 km
  • Kelvin Close0.4 km
  • Noggin Inn0.4 km