Living in WA1, Warrington
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WA1 in Warrington. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Warrington: £259,398, up 6.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around WA1
141 recorded home sales on the streets around central WA1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £155,000 and a range from £59,500 to £425,250. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 THORNEYCROFT DRIVE, WA1 3FW | flat-maisonette | £125,000 | 2026-06-16 |
| 44 HELSBY STREET, WA1 3AX | semi-detached | £150,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 41 HUCKLOW DRIVE, WA1 2GU | flat-maisonette | £120,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 45 COLLEGE CLOSE, WA1 2EG | terraced | £150,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 23 ALEXANDRA STREET, WA1 3SE | terraced | £247,500 | 2026-05-15 |
| 15 VILLARS STREET, WA1 2JL | terraced | £126,000 | 2026-05-13 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
53 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Beamont Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
40 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 22.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.7% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 10.4% |
| Professional occupations | 10.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
412 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WA1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 2 (medium probability), river flooding. This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Warrington's figures.
Common questions about WA1
What is the average house price in WA1?
The average sold price in Warrington is £259,398 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WA1?
Prices in Warrington are up 6.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WA1?
The median of 141 recorded sales around central WA1 in the last 2 years is £155,000, ranging from £59,500 to £425,250 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WA1?
53 schools sit within 3 miles of central WA1, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WA1?
412 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WA1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WA1 at risk of flooding?
Central WA1 sits in Zone 2 (medium probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WA1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £155,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 412 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WA1 safe?
412 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WA1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WA1 or WA2, WA1 or WA55, WA1 or WA4.
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