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WA1

WARRINGTON

Cheshire, North West, England

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WA1 covers WARRINGTON in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £308,229
1yr change ▼ 7.8%
Crime 40% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£308,229

▼ 7.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

7% above national avg

Crime Rate

113.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

40% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

340 Mbps

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.

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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

£282K £295K £308K £321K £334K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

215,391

Population

62

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.

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340.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

WA

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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Frequently Asked Questions about WA1 WARRINGTON

What is the average house price in WA1 WARRINGTON?
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 WARRINGTON 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 is the population of WA1 WARRINGTON?
The population of WA1 (WARRINGTON) is approximately 215,391 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WA1 WARRINGTON?
There are 11 schools in or near WA1. 55% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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WA2

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£281K

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WA3

WARRINGTON

£297K

▲ 6.0% YoY

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