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.
Schools71
Are the schools any good?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
32 rated Good or better within 2 mi
40 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: St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Safety61
Is it safe?
25crimes last month
A middling picture on recorded crime
IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
25 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 20.5)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare77
Can I see a GP?
10GP & hospitals
Well covered for GPs and everyday healthcare
IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
10 GP, 6 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: LATCHFORD MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.4 mi
Transport69
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 19 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space89
How green is it?
5green spaces
Very green
open space all around
9.1 ha total
largest park 7.6 ha (0.16 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (7.6 ha) — 0.2 mi
Amenities90
Can I get the shopping done?
38shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
32 supermarkets within 2 mi
The Co-operative Group, Lidl, Tesco, Sainsburys…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Co-op Kingsway South — 0.3 mi
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Getting a school place
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 1UL.
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 1UL
WA4 1UL scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Co-op Kingsway South 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WA4 1UL is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 10,900 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 40 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 31 rated Good. The nearest school is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.3 mi away.
There were 25 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 10 GP surgeries and 6 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LATCHFORD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around WA4 1UL — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near WA4 1UL?
There are 40 schools within a 2-mile catchment of WA4 1UL, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is WA4 1UL safe?
25 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of WA4 1UL in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 4/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near WA4 1UL?
Transport within 0.5 miles of WA4 1UL includes 19 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 7 km² is reachable from WA4 1UL within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for WA4 1UL?
WA4 1UL has a NestScope Score of 70/100 — a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around WA4 1UL does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around WA4 1UL: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
