Warrington WA1 area guide
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Is Warrington WA1 a good place to live?
In Warrington (WA1), recorded crime is 90% above the national average, homes sell for around £305,735 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 90% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£305,735
Population
28,846
Recorded crime
432.3
Schools
11
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Warrington WA1
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Warrington WA1 is rated high. Around 30.5% of properties (4,294 of 14,062) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 713 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in WA1, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (101 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in WA1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 332/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 26%
- Households
- 13,077
Owned 61% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 23%
Census 2021 (ONS), for WA1.
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Warrington WA1: frequently asked questions
Is Warrington WA1 a good place to live?
In Warrington (WA1), recorded crime is 90% above the national average, homes sell for around £305,735 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Warrington WA1?
Recorded crime in Warrington WA1 runs at 432.3 per 1,000 properties, 90% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Warrington WA1 safe?
Crime in Warrington WA1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Warrington WA1 runs at 432.3 per 1,000 properties, 90% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Warrington WA1?
Homes in Warrington WA1 sell for around £305,735 on average, based on 405 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Warrington WA1 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Warrington WA1 is rated high. Around 30.5% of properties (4,294 of 14,062) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 713 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Warrington WA1?
There are 11 schools in Warrington WA1 (7 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Warrington WA1 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Warrington WA1, 6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Warrington WA1 a deprived area?
Warrington WA1 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).