Postcode WA1 1RG 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,093.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 10.0× 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 £223 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £225,000. The nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Causeway Park.
Central Warrington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,887 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Central Warrington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,093.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 290 ft away from WA1 1RG.
Central Warrington near WA1 1RG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Warrington Bank Quay | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Bank Quay |
| 0.8 mi | Warrington Central | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Causeway Park | Large | Walking directions to Causeway Park |
| 0.4 mi | Marshall Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Marshall Gardens |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Bewsey and Whitecross area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £397,250 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £211,250 | £247 |
| Terraced | 42 | £165,000 | £200 |
| Flats | 37 | £137,500 | £212 |
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 | £397,500 | £121,500 | £197,500 | £172,500 |
| 2026 | £380,000 | £130,000 | £219,000 | £165,000 |
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 | £351 | £191 | £212 | £201 |
| 2026 | £372 | £212 | £293 | £202 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 1RG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 14, Sulby Avenue, Warrington, WA4 6AH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £347,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 18, Greeba Avenue, Warrington, WA4 6AP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 3, Greeba Avenue, Warrington, WA4 6AP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £312,500 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 42, Chester Road, Warrington, WA4 6AD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 1, Irwell Road, Warrington, WA4 6AX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 |
In the WA1 1RG postcode area, located within Central Warrington, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Latchford St James CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Oct 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | 16 plus | Priestley College | Academy 16-19 converter | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Stockton Heath Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2015. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA1 1RG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | 199 Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington, WA4 6QE | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 238 Chester Road, Warrington, WA4 6AR | Walking directions to Spar |
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 1RG, 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 1RG records about 1093 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 1RG in Bewsey and Whitecross is £175,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WA1 1RG, including Latchford St James CofE Primary School (Good), Priestley College and Stockton Heath Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA1 1RG is Warrington Bank Quay, about 767 m away.
WA1 1RG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,887 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 1RG 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).