Postcode report
Is WA4 5FE a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About WA4 5FE: area rating, property, schools and local change
WA4 5FE is a postcode in Grappenhall, Warrington, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WA4 5FE, then scores the surrounding small area 85/100 - top 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WA4 5FE 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 5FE is based on Warrington 025 Census 2021. It covers 5,825 residents, 915 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 53, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 95% owner-occupied, 4% privately rented, 1% 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 WA4 5FE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WA4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £415k from 76 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WA4 5FE can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 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 5FE 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 5FE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 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 5FE
Is WA4 5FE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 85/100 (top 1% 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 5FE?
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 5FE?
1 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 5FE?
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 5FE?
LocaleIQ matched WA4 5FE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WA4 5FE?
The latest median sold price is £415k based on 76 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WA4 5FE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.