Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Warrington: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 11 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WA1 3AT.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
11Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 42 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 51 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Elphin's Church of England Primary Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
14crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 14 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 9.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
51GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 48 GP, 3 hospitals, 13 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: HELSBY STREET MED/CTR — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 31 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 11 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
21green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 24 ha total
- largest park 14.3 ha (0.50 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (800 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
53shops & libraries
- 46 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, Farmfoods, Lidl, Tesco…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Warrington — 0.3 mi
In Warrington, 91% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (98% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 94% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Warrington, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WA1 3AT.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WA1.
Average sold price by property type across the WA1 district, 2021–2026.
About WA1 3AT
WA1 3AT scores 66/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Sainsburys Warrington 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WA1 3AT is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 3,543 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 8/10).
There are 51 schools within the typical catchment area, including 4 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 38 rated Good. The nearest school is St Elphin's Church of England Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 14 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 48 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 13 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is HELSBY STREET MED/CTR, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST MARY'S HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
