Postcode report
Is WA1 4BA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About WA1 4BA: area rating, property, schools and local change
WA1 4BA is a postcode in Rixton and Woolston, Warrington, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WA1 4BA, then scores the surrounding small area 80/100 - top 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WA1 4BA are local prosperity and health, while jobs 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 4BA is based on Warrington 014 Census 2021. It covers 6,933 residents, 763 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 87% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 4% 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 10/10.
For property prices near WA1 4BA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WA1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £240k from 65 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WA1 4BA can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 11 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WA1 4BA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WA1 4BA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 16 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 4BA
Is WA1 4BA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 80/100 (top 4% 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 4BA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WA1 4BA?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WA1 4BA?
LocaleIQ matched WA1 4BA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WA1 4BA?
The latest median sold price is £240k based on 65 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WA1 4BA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 16 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.