WA3 7DJ is a safe, established residential area on Heath Lane, 0.4km from New Houses in Croft (Warrington). Administratively it sits within Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft ward and the Warrington North constituency.
For families considering a move, WA3 7DJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WA3 7DJ are sourced from Output Area E00062896 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATH LANE, WA3 7DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATH LANE, WA3 7DJ.
276
46
£ 54,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA3 7DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WA3 7DJ — age 46, 79% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 7DJ. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA3 7DJ has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Croft Primary School
St Lewis Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Jessie's Baking Boutique0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Little Plough Inn0.7 km
- Horse Shoe Inn0.7 km
- Croft Village Memorial Hall0.2 km
- General Elliot0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birchwood3.8 km
- Padgate4.2 km
- Newton-Le-Willows4.2 km
Bus Stops
- General Elliott0.3 km
- General Elliott0.3 km
- General Elliot0.3 km
- General Elliot0.3 km
- Hodgekinson Farm0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA37DJ · Data under Open Government Licence