WA4 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Westy in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Latchford East ward and the Warrington South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, WA4 1AE offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WA4 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00063078 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA4 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA4 1AE.
321
39
£ 37,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA4 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WA4 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 46% 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 WA4 1AE. The average age is 39.0. 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 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)
WA4 1AE has low crime rates — 36 incidents 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
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Alderman Bolton Primary School
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Latchford St James CofE Primary School
St Thomas' CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co op0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.4 km
- Co op0.3 km
- Co-operative Group0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Cantilever Chippy0.7 km
- Emerald Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Nit Thai Foods Ltd0.3 km
- Petra Pizza Ltd0.5 km
- Subway0.5 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Hapi Hub Community Fridge0.2 km
- Latchford Sub-Post Office0.5 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Open All Hours0.8 km
- Thai Supermarket0.5 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cheshire Cheese0.3 km
- Grange Sports and Social Club0.1 km
- Warrington Town Football Club Lounge Bar & Social Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Lady Florence River Cruises0.8 km
- Jellybeans Play Centre Ltd1.0 km
- LA Cafe0.0 km
- Monia's Cakes0.5 km
- Spirit0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Warrington Fir Grove Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington Central2.0 km
- Warrington2.2 km
- Warrington Bank Quay2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Raddon Court0.3 km
- Bridgewater Avenue0.3 km
- Bridgewater Avenue0.3 km
- Late Shop0.4 km
- Cheshire Cheese0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WA41AE · Data under Open Government Licence