WA4 1BF is a safe, established residential area on Edgewater Place, 0.7km from Westy in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Latchford East ward and the Warrington South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA4 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00188806 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDGEWATER PLACE, WA4 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDGEWATER PLACE, WA4 1BF.
264
30
£ 37,200 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA4 1BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WA4 1BF is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. At £158k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending down 14.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA4 1BF. The average age is 29.7. 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: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 138,750
46 sales · Mean £ 138,586
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA4 1BF has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bradshaw Community Primary School
Thelwall Infant School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Alderman Bolton Primary School
Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School
Thelwall Community Junior School
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Grappenhall Ex Servicemens League0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co op0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co op1.0 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Cheshire Pizza0.6 km
- Golden City0.6 km
- The Big Blue0.6 km
- Bhaji Fresh0.7 km
- The Charcoal Grill1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Roma's0.7 km
- Today's Extra0.2 km
- Northern Convenience0.8 km
- Rowlands0.9 km
- Hughes Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Warrington Fir Grove Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Kingsway Lounge Indian Restaurant & Bar0.8 km
- Pizza Time0.9 km
- Toast Treats0.8 km
- Choy Hing Village Restaurant0.5 km
- Monia's Cakes1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Padgate2.7 km
- Warrington Central3.2 km
- Warrington3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Latchford Locks0.2 km
- Latchford Locks0.3 km
- Ollerton Close0.3 km
- Edgewater Park0.3 km
- Ollerton Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA41BF · Data under Open Government Licence