Postcode insights

WA1 9GD

Milner Street

Bewsey and Whitecross

Interactive map showing WA1 9GD and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WA1 9GD

Overview

Postcode WA1 9GD 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bank Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
238
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
61%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Central Warrington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 238.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61%

Approximately 61.0% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 220 ft away from WA1 9GD.

Flood risk

N/A

Central Warrington near WA1 9GD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for WA1 9GD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Warrington Bank Quay

N/A

Walking directions to Warrington Bank Quay
0.6 mi

Warrington Central

N/A

Walking directions to Warrington Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA1 9GD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBank ParkMediumWalking directions to Bank Park
0.4 miSankey Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Sankey Recreation Ground
0.4 miQueens GardensSmallWalking directions to Queens Gardens

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
3,730.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
106.86(+186%)
Public order
47.56(+369%)
Drugs
25.94(+565%)
Shoplifting
24.71(+328%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.38(+14%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
163
57.39%
Other White
40
14.08%
Pakistani
20
7.04%
Other Asian
20
7.04%
Other
12
4.23%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
27.56%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
21.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
16.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.78%
Level 3 (A level)
20
8.89%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
55
40.44%
Other social rented
28
20.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
14.71%
Owns with a mortgage
19
13.97%
Owns outright
10
7.35%
Total households: 136

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

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the WA1 9GD postcode area, located within Central Warrington, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA1 9GD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWarrington St Barnabas CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableWarrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11Miscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA1 9GD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA1 9GD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miIcelandCrosfield Street, Warrington, WA1 1UPWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miAldiLiverpool Road, Warrington, WA1 1UDWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miMorrisons Daily2 Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1NFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miFaz's Convenience Store22 Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1NEWalking directions to Faz's Convenience Store
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodLovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1QGWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

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 9GD, 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 018GE01033302
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2015-09-01

Frequently asked questions about WA1 9GD

Is WA1 9GD (Central Warrington) safe?

The area around WA1 9GD 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.

What is the average house price near WA1 9GD?

The median sale price around WA1 9GD 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 9GD?

There are 10 schools close to WA1 9GD, including Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School (Good), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA1 9GD?

The closest station to WA1 9GD is Warrington Bank Quay, about 519 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA1 9GD?

WA1 9GD 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).

Who represents WA1 9GD (Central Warrington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington South covering WA1 9GD 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.