Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Warrington: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 9 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 1QF.
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?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 35 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 43 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Alderman Bolton Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
17crimes 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.
- 17 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 11.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
16GP & 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.
- 16 GP, 12 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 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 · 26 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
14green spaces
- 48.9 ha total
- largest park 34.5 ha (0.39 mi away)
Nearest: Bowling Green (0.35 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
41shops & libraries
- 35 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Lidl, The Co-operative Group, Marks and Spencer, Sainsburys…
- 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 1QF.
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 1QF
WA4 1QF scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — 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, WA4 1QF is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,245 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 9/10).
There are 43 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 34 rated Good. The nearest school is Alderman Bolton Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 17 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 16 GP surgeries and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LATCHFORD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
