Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Warrington: a school rated Good within a short walk, Padgate Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 9 km² within half an hour by public transport and less 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 3LA.
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?
17Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 37 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 45 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
7crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 7 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 6.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
22GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 20 GP, 2 hospitals, 8 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: INTERMEDIATE CARE — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
Padgate Rail Station0.4 mi
36 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.01 mi
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
17green spaces
- 24 ha total
- largest park 6.1 ha (0.30 mi away)
Nearest: Bowling Green (0.22 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
45shops & libraries
- 39 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Morrisons, Spar, The Co-operative Group…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Tesco Warrington Man Rd Express — 0.4 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 3LA.
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 3LA
WA1 3LA scores 85/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and healthcare — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WA1 3LA is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 23,359 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 10/10).
There are 45 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 35 rated Good. The nearest school is St Oswald's Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 7 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 20 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 8 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is INTERMEDIATE CARE, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is PADGATE HOUSE, COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
