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.
CROSS LANE, WA3 7AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS LANE, WA3 7AN.
341
45
£ 54,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Locking Stumps Community Primary School
Croft Primary School
St Lewis Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wire Gymnastics Club0.6 km
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
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Java To Go0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WA37AN · Data under Open Government Licence