Postcode report
WA1 3TW Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About WA1 3TW: area rating, property, schools and local change
WA1 3TW is a postcode in Fairfield and Howley, Warrington, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WA1 3TW, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WA1 3TW are housing and safety, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WA1 3TW is based on Warrington 012 Census 2021. It covers 9,027 residents, 3,141 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 83% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near WA1 3TW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WA1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £240k from 115 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WA1 3TW can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WA1 3TW by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WA1 3TW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 29 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WA1 3TW
Is WA1 3TW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 17% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WA1 3TW?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WA1 3TW?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WA1 3TW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WA1 3TW?
LocaleIQ matched WA1 3TW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WA1 3TW?
The latest median sold price is £240k based on 115 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WA1 3TW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 29 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.