Postcode WA1 1LS is located in an urban city, within the Bewsey and Whitecross area of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Warrington area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 238.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Warrington is £40,790 per year. The median sale price in Bewsey and Whitecross is £175,000 (around £212 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £130,000 and £225,000. The nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bank Park.
Central Warrington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,966 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Central Warrington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 238.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Warrington is £40,790 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from WA1 1LS.
Central Warrington near WA1 1LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay located about 0 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Warrington Bank Quay | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Bank Quay |
| 0.5 mi | Warrington Central | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bank Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bank Park |
| 0.2 mi | Queens Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Queens Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Marshall Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Marshall Gardens |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £212 per square foot) in Bewsey and Whitecross area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £458,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £351,250 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £205,000 | £231 |
| Terraced | 45 | £165,000 | £191 |
| Flats | 36 | £130,000 | £206 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £223,000 | £146,500 | £112,000 | £92,500 |
| 2017 | £165,000 | £104,000 | £116,150 | £92,000 |
| 2018 | £157,000 | £132,750 | £124,150 | £106,500 |
| 2019 | £208,000 | £110,000 | £139,500 | £103,200 |
| 2020 | £170,000 | £95,500 | £127,475 | £107,000 |
| 2021 | £182,000 | £104,000 | £144,175 | £140,000 |
| 2022 | £309,495 | £115,000 | £189,000 | £145,000 |
| 2023 | £352,495 | £120,000 | £296,995 | £140,000 |
| 2024 | £377,998 | £115,000 | £185,000 | £140,000 |
| 2025 | £393,917 | £121,500 | £197,500 | £172,500 |
| 2026 | £380,000 | £130,000 | £225,000 | £175,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £207 | £232 | £119 | £119 |
| 2017 | £194 | £162 | £139 | £112 |
| 2018 | £175 | £164 | £156 | £126 |
| 2019 | £240 | £163 | £164 | £128 |
| 2020 | £214 | £155 | £149 | £136 |
| 2021 | £227 | £163 | £179 | £167 |
| 2022 | £310 | £173 | £215 | £179 |
| 2023 | £328 | £188 | £289 | £180 |
| 2024 | £353 | £178 | £242 | £170 |
| 2025 | £343 | £191 | £213 | £201 |
| 2026 | £283 | £211 | £260 | £207 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 1LS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | Patten Arms Hotel, Parker Street, Warrington, WA1 1LS | Other | Freehold | £1,000,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 27, Arpley Street, Warrington, WA1 1LX | Terraced | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Boston House, Wilson Patten Street, Warrington, WA1 1NF | Other | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 22, White Street, Warrington, WA1 1NR | Terraced | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 40, Parker Street, Warrington, WA1 1LT | Terraced | Leasehold | £190,000 |
In the WA1 1LS postcode area, located within Central Warrington, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Infinite Schools - Warrington | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
Infinite Schools - Warrington ratingInspection information
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Unrated. | |
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School ratingInspection information
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Mar 2024
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA1 1LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Liverpool Road, Warrington, WA1 1UD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Crosfield Street, Warrington, WA1 1UP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Old Liverpool Road, Warrington, WA5 1AP | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | BBM Bargains | 28 Bridge Street, Warrington, WA1 2QW | Walking directions to BBM Bargains |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 3 Midland Way, Warrington, WA1 1QE | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Warrington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA1 1LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Roddy
Bewsey & Whitecross - Elected 31 Jul 2025
Sarah Hall
Warrington South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA1 1LS records about 238 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and drugs.
The median sale price around WA1 1LS in Bewsey and Whitecross is £175,000 (about £212 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to WA1 1LS, including Infinite Schools - Warrington, Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA1 1LS is Warrington Bank Quay, about 33 m away.
WA1 1LS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,966 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Warrington South covering WA1 1LS is Sarah Hall (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Roddy (Reform UK).