Postcode insights

WA1 2QF

Bewsey and Whitecross

Warrington

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Detailed insights for WA1 2QF

Overview

Postcode WA1 2QF 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 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 nearest station is Warrington Central, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Saint Elphin's Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
1093
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
35.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Warrington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,956 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Warrington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,093.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.3%

Approximately 35.3% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Central Warrington is £40,790 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from WA1 2QF.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Warrington near WA1 2QF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA1 2QF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Warrington Central

N/A

Walking directions to Warrington Central
0.6 mi

Warrington Bank Quay

N/A

Walking directions to Warrington Bank Quay

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA1 2QF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSaint Elphin's ParkMediumWalking directions to Saint Elphin's Park
0.4 miSaint Peter's ParkSmallWalking directions to Saint Peter's Park
0.4 miQueens GardensSmallWalking directions to Queens Gardens

Area Profile

Population
186
Population density
773.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
516.29(+1284%)
Public order
165.41(+1533%)
Drugs
139.1(+3467%)
Shoplifting
104.01(+1699%)
Anti-social behaviour
102.13(+469%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
121
65.41%
Other White
36
19.46%
Other
6
3.24%
Indian
4
2.16%
African
4
2.16%
Total population: 185

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
34.07%
No qualifications
33
18.13%
Level 3 (A level)
26
14.29%
Apprenticeship
21
11.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
9.34%
Total 16+ residents: 182

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
56.83%
Other social rented
44
31.65%
Owns with a mortgage
5
3.6%
Social rents from council
5
3.6%
Owns outright
4
2.88%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Bewsey and Whitecross

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£204
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £220K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bewsey and Whitecross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£382,500£330
Semi-Detached24£202,500£204
Terraced45£150,000£182
Flats27£125,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bewsey and Whitecross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bewsey and Whitecross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bewsey and Whitecross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bewsey and Whitecross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bewsey and Whitecross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bewsey and Whitecross in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 2QF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 2QF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Feb 202560, Dutton Court, Warrington, WA1 2BEFlatsLeasehold£75,000
23 Jan 202692, Holywell Drive, Warrington, WA1 2GGFlatsLeasehold£90,000
08 Aug 2025144, Holywell Drive, Warrington, WA1 2GGFlatsLeasehold£130,000
25 Jul 202576, Holywell Drive, Warrington, WA1 2GGFlatsLeasehold£140,000
30 Oct 2025Apartment 25, Ampleforth House, Dial Street, Warrington, WA1 2NXFlatsLeasehold£180,000

Schools

In the WA1 2QF postcode area, located within Central Warrington, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA1 2QF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryLatchford St James CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryUTC WarringtonUniversity technical college

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA1 2QF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA1 2QF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miVcielka Maja Slovakian Grocery86 Buttermarket Street, Warrington, WA1 2NZWalking directions to Vcielka Maja Slovakian Grocery
0.1 miKraków Polski Sklep101 Buttermarket Street, Warrington, WA1 2NLWalking directions to Kraków Polski Sklep
0.1 miLidlFennel Street, Warrington, WA1 2PAWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miAsdaCockhedge Way, Warrington, WA1 2QAWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miSuper Pound Plus Store20 Buttermarket Street, Warrington, WA1 2LLWalking directions to Super Pound Plus Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Warrington district (2025-26).

Band A£1,521
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,028
Band D£2,281
Band E£2,788
Band F£3,295
Band G£3,802
Band H£4,563

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA1 2QF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Roddy

Bewsey & Whitecross - Elected 31 Jul 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sarah Hall

Warrington South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWarringtonE06000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyWarrington SouthE14001565
ParishWarrington, unparished areaE43000007
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central WarringtonE02002607
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 018FE01033300
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2025-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA1 2QF

Is WA1 2QF (Central Warrington) safe?

The area around WA1 2QF 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.

What is the average house price near WA1 2QF?

The median sale price around WA1 2QF in Central Warrington is £175,000 (about £204 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA1 2QF?

There are 12 schools close to WA1 2QF, including Latchford St James CofE Primary School (Good), UTC Warrington (Good) and St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA1 2QF?

The closest station to WA1 2QF is Warrington Central, about 460 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA1 2QF?

WA1 2QF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,956 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA1 2QF (Central Warrington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington South covering WA1 2QF 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).

Data Sources

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.