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WA4 5LR Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Warrington
About WA4 5LR: area rating, property, schools and local change
WA4 5LR 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 5LR, then scores the surrounding small area 63/100 - top 32% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WA4 5LR are local prosperity and property market signals, while schools and education 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 5LR is based on Halton 009 Census 2021. It covers 9,313 residents, 443 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 89% owner-occupied, 6% 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 5LR, 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 5LR can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 5LR 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 5LR 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 5LR
Is WA4 5LR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 63/100 (top 32% 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 5LR?
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 5LR?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WA4 5LR?
LocaleIQ matched WA4 5LR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WA4 5LR?
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 5LR?
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.