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WA4 6YZ

Forrest Way

Bewsey and Whitecross

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Detailed insights for WA4 6YZ

Overview

Postcode WA4 6YZ 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Central Warrington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,639 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Central Warrington has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.4%

Approximately 13.4% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA4 6YZ.

Flood risk

High

Central Warrington near WA4 6YZ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA4 6YZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Warrington Bank Quay

N/A

Walking directions to Warrington Bank Quay

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
241.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.33(+16%)
Public order
9.04(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.78(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.78(-25%)
Other theft
3.77(-43%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
73.95%
Other White
34
10.93%
Indian
8
2.57%
Other
8
2.57%
Chinese
7
2.25%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
29.07%
Level 3 (A level)
53
23.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
21.15%
No qualifications
34
14.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
4.41%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
48.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
28.57%
Other social rented
14
11.76%
Owns outright
10
8.4%
Social rents from council
2
1.68%
Total households: 119

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 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA4 6YZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA4 6YZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Dec 2025Arpley Land Fill Site Office, Forrest Way, Warrington, WA4 6YZOtherLeasehold£1,675,000
22 Dec 2025Arpley Land Fill Site Office, Forrest Way, Warrington, WA4 6YZOtherFreehold£1,675,000

Schools

In the WA4 6YZ postcode area, located within Central Warrington, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA4 6YZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryEvelyn Street Primary Academy and NurseryAcademy converter

N/A

0.9 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 WA4 6YZ, 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 018BE01012458
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1992-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA4 6YZ

Is WA4 6YZ (Central Warrington) safe?

The area around WA4 6YZ records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 WA4 6YZ?

The median sale price around WA4 6YZ 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 WA4 6YZ?

There are 2 schools close to WA4 6YZ, including Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA4 6YZ?

The closest station to WA4 6YZ is Warrington Bank Quay, about 1,503 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA4 6YZ?

WA4 6YZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,639 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA4 6YZ (Central Warrington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington South covering WA4 6YZ 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.