Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Warrington: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 7 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 WA4 1PT.
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?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 34 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 42 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 Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
21crimes 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.
- 21 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 13.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
11GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 11 GP, 11 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: LATCHFORD MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 24 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- 55.2 ha total
- largest park 34.5 ha (0.41 mi away)
Nearest: Sports Facility (2.2 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
40shops & libraries
- 34 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Lidl, The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Lidl Latchford Warrington — 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 WA4 1PT.
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 WA4.
Average sold price by property type across the WA4 district, 2021–2026.
About WA4 1PT
WA4 1PT scores 63/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Lidl Latchford Warrington 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WA4 1PT is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,273 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 42 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 33 rated Good. The nearest school is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 21 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 11 GP surgeries and 11 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LATCHFORD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
