Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

BARRY STREET, WA4 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARRY STREET, WA4 1BB.

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Population

167

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA4 1BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 75% social renting, WA4 1BB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

WA4 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barry Street, 0.5km from Latchford in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Latchford West ward and the Warrington South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA4 1BB is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WA4 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00063087 (shared with 5 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 WA4 1BB. The average age is 54.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.7%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WA4 1BB has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences77
Shoplifting22
Anti-social behaviour21
Public order14
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Latchford St James CofE Primary School

Good178 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

Good163 pupils0.9 km
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St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good385 pupils1.0 km
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Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School

Good693 pupils1.2 km
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Alderman Bolton Primary School

Good294 pupils1.2 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good152 pupils1.2 km
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Cardinal Newman Catholic High School

Good811 pupils1.3 km
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UTC Warrington

Good208 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Cantilever Chippy1.0 km
  • Emerald Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Chesters @ 840.8 km
  • Frankie's Chicken & Pizza0.8 km
  • Sizzle In0.8 km
  • + 36 more
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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Causeway (ESSO) Service Station0.6 km
  • Cheeky Swine Hog Roast Ltd0.8 km
  • Halfords0.4 km
  • Euro Garages Ltd T/A Esso0.6 km
  • Open All Hours0.4 km
  • + 43 more
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Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Bridges0.8 km
  • Cromwells0.8 km
  • Kings Club0.2 km
  • Waterside & Premier Travel Inn0.8 km
  • Babylon0.8 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Lady Florence River Cruises0.3 km
  • 84 Thai Chilli0.8 km
  • Groke Brgr Ltd.0.8 km
  • Jellybeans Play Centre Ltd0.2 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Heron Foods1.0 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-operative Group0.1 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Village Hotel (Catering)1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Warrington Central1.1 km
  • Warrington1.4 km
  • Warrington Bank Quay1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Grove Street0.1 km
  • Grove Street0.1 km
  • St Mary's Street0.2 km
  • St Mary's Street0.3 km
  • Victoria Park0.3 km