Postcode report
WA4 1GE Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About WA4 1GE: area rating, property, schools and local change
WA4 1GE is a postcode in Latchford East, Warrington, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WA4 1GE, then scores the surrounding small area 61/100 - top 37% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WA4 1GE are housing and property market signals, while local prosperity 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 WA4 1GE is based on Warrington 020 Census 2021. It covers 9,669 residents, 3,915 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 48% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 27% 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 7/10.
For property prices near WA4 1GE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WA4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £415k from 113 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WA4 1GE can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 WA4 1GE 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 WA4 1GE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 17 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 WA4 1GE
Is WA4 1GE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 61/100 (top 37% 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 WA4 1GE?
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 WA4 1GE?
9 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 WA4 1GE?
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 WA4 1GE?
LocaleIQ matched WA4 1GE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WA4 1GE?
The latest median sold price is £415k based on 113 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WA4 1GE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 17 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.