Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Warrington: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away, roughly 6 km² reachable 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 WA3 5QU.
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?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 9 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 10 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: Culcheth High School (Good) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
11crimes 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.
- 11 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 6.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
4GP & 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.
- 4 GP, 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CULCHETH MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 16 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green spaces
- Rural town or fringe
- 10.3 ha total
- largest park 5 ha (0.11 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (2.4 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
4shops & libraries
- 3 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, The Co-operative Group, Spar
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Culcheth — 0.1 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 WA3 5QU.
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 WA3.
Average sold price by property type across the WA3 district, 2021–2026.
About WA3 5QU
WA3 5QU scores 77/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — with Playing Field (2.4 ha) 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WA3 5QU is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,110 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 10 schools within the typical catchment area, including 9 rated Good. The nearest school is Newchurch Community Primary School, 0.2 mi away.
There were 11 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 4 GP surgeries and 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CULCHETH MEDICAL CENTRE, within a short walk. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
