Postcode report
Is WA4 2AA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About WA4 2AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
WA4 2AA is a postcode in Lymm North and Thelwall, Warrington, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WA4 2AA, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WA4 2AA are local prosperity and health, while housing 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 2AA is based on Warrington 024 Census 2021. It covers 6,844 residents, 263 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 89% owner-occupied, 8% privately rented, 3% 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 9/10.
For property prices near WA4 2AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WA4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £415k from 135 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WA4 2AA can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 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 WA4 2AA 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 WA4 2AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record 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 2AA
Is WA4 2AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 14% 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 2AA?
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 WA4 2AA?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WA4 2AA?
LocaleIQ matched WA4 2AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WA4 2AA?
The latest median sold price is £415k based on 135 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WA4 2AA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.