Postcode WA1 1RP is located in an urban city, within the Bewsey and Whitecross ward 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 nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Morley Common.
Central Warrington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,003 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 250 ft away from WA1 1RP.
Central Warrington near WA1 1RP 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Warrington Bank Quay | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Bank Quay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morley Common | Medium | Walking directions to Morley Common |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £204 per square foot) in Bewsey and Whitecross area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £458,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £382,500 | £330 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £202,500 | £204 |
| Terraced | 45 | £150,000 | £182 |
| Flats | 27 | £125,000 | £198 |
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 | £380,000 | £121,500 | £205,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £277,500 | £127,500 | £208,750 | £140,000 |
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 | £330 | £191 | £216 | £201 |
| 2026 | £283 | £200 | £239 | £171 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 1RP.
In the WA1 1RP postcode area, located within Central Warrington, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA1 1RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 238 Chester Road, Warrington, WA4 6AR | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Warrington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA1 1RP, 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 1RP 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 1RP in Central Warrington is £175,000 (about £204 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to WA1 1RP, including Willow Green CIO, Latchford St James CofE Primary School (Good) and Priestley College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA1 1RP is Warrington Bank Quay, about 927 m away.
WA1 1RP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,003 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 1RP 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.