WA1 — WARRINGTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WA1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WA1 is £308,229, broadly in line with the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in WA1 cost 7.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WA1 have fallen 7.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£368,168	167
Semi-detached	£245,572	439
Terraced	£171,956	306
Flat	£117,263	123
All types	£308,229	1115

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WA1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 113.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WA1 has a crime rate significantly 40% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

52.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

3.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

9.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

15.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WA1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WA1 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Woolston CofE Aided Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Peter's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Green Lane Community Special School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

215,391

Population

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

33.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WA1 are 340.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

340.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WA1 is collected by Warrington Council. The Band D rate is £1,638/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WA1 — WARRINGTON

Area Summary

WA1 (WARRINGTON) offers property prices near the national average (£308,229), higher-than-average crime (40% above national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (340 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WA2

WARRINGTON

£281K

▼ 2.7% YoY

WA3

WARRINGTON

£297K

▲ 6.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WA1?

The average house price in WA1 (WARRINGTON) is £308,229, based on 1115 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 7% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.8% over the past year.

Is WA1 a safe area to live?

Crime in WA1 is above the national average (113.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (52.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WA1?

There are 11 schools in or near WA1. 55% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WA1?

Council tax in WA1 is collected by Warrington Council. The Band D rate is £1,638 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WA1?

The average broadband download speed in WA1 is 340 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WA1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 33% of homes in WA1 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 215,391.