WA1 4EA postcode in Warrington, England
WA1 4EA is a postcode in Warrington, in the Rixton and Woolston ward. It is in the Warrington North parliamentary constituency and the Cheshire police force area, and has been in use since June 1981.
Where WA1 4EA is, and what is near it
- WA1 4EA
- Other postcodes in WA1 4: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 5 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.3968, longitude -2.5238)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after WA1 4EA?
- WarringtonCouncil, for all local services Warrington: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around WA1 4EA Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- CheshirePolice force area
- Warrington NorthParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Charlotte Nichols (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Charlotte Nichols
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at WA1 4EA?
Every home and business at WA1 4EA can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at WA1 4EA?
BinDayBuddy has not read Warrington Borough Council's days for WA1 4EA today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for WA1 4EA on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is WA1 4EA at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Medium riskThe Environment Agency counts 11 homes and businesses at WA1 4EA. 5 are in an area at medium risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 6 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Warrington
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for WA1 4EA: 1,504 properties in Warrington are at high risk (1.4% of all its properties). All the figures for Warrington
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of WA1 4EA is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 17:32 on 23 October 2026.
- River Mersey from Runcorn to WoolstonFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Mersey from Runcorn to Woolston
- Lower River Mersey including Warrington, Runcorn and Lymm areasFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Lower River Mersey including Warrington, Runcorn and Lymm areas
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 17:32 on 23 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near WA1 4EA?
Homes in WA1 4 sold for a typical £280,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 88 sales, up 5.3% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £340,000 27 sales
- Semi-detached £253,000 56 sales
- Terraced £215,000 5 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole WA1 district: a typical £237,000 from 279 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in WA1 4EA
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in WA1 4EA from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 21 March 2025. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near WA1 4EA?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 510 homes in the neighbourhood around WA1 4EA. The largest share of them, 43%, are in council tax band D. More were built from 1965 to 1982 than in any other period (51%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Warrington for 2026‑27: £2,448. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,904 (band B) to £3,535 (band F); band D, the most common, is £2,448.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | fewer than 5 | £1,632 |
| Band B | about 50 (10%) | £1,904 |
| Band C | about 150 (29%) | £2,176 |
| Band D | about 220 (43%) | £2,448 |
| Band E | about 80 (16%) | £2,992 |
| Band F | about 10 (2%) | £3,535 |
| Band G | withheld | £4,079 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,895 |
When the homes were built
- 2% Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- 2% 1945 to 1964
- 51% 1965 to 1982
- 45% 1983 to 1999
- None 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1900 to 1918, 1919 to 1939, 2000 to 2009, 2010 to 2019, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Warrington before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of WA1 4EA is in (ONS area E01012553), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near WA1 4EA?
The nearest open schools to WA1 4EA, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to WA1 4EA?
The nearest railway station to the centre of WA1 4EA is Birchwood Rail Station, 1.8 km away in a straight line.
- Birchwood Rail Station Railway station 1.8 kmCycle
- Padgate Rail Station Railway station 2.4 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
5 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Gig Lane, 241 m away.
More stations near WA1 4EA, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near WA1 4EA?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of WA1 4EA, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Holes Lane Medical Ltd. Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2024 · Phone 01925 599855 1.5 kmCycle
- Fairfield Surgery Phone 01925 245204 1.5 kmCycle
- Birchwood Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 01925 823502 2.1 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near WA1 4EA?
The nearest charging points to the centre of WA1 4EA, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- MFG EV Power Charging point · 8 chargers · CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 150 kW 2.5 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near WA1 4EA?
The nearest to the centre of WA1 4EA, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Mydentist - Dam Lane - Warrington 750 mWalk
- Bright Orthodontics Warrington Phone 0151 332 2888 1.9 kmCycle
- 21D Warrington Phone 0800 007 3199 2.0 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to WA1 4EA?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Warrington Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2024 · Phone 01925 635911 5.8 kmDrive
- Spire Cheshire Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report May 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01925 215002 7.5 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near WA1 4EA?
The nearest care homes to the centre of WA1 4EA, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Woolston House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2026 · Phone 01925 346600 800 mWalk
- Sandycroft Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 01925 948710 1.4 kmCycle
- Anderson Close Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2024 · Phone 07775 661008 2.1 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near WA1 4EA?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of WA1 4EA, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Woolston Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6:15pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01925 815745 1.5 kmCycle
- Well, 10/12 Benson Road Mon to Wed 8:30am to 6:30pm; Thu and Fri 8:30am to 7pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun 11am to 3pm · Phone 01925 816644 2.0 kmCycle
- Padgate Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01925 827236 2.4 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near WA1 4EA?
The nearest vets to the centre of WA1 4EA on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Grappenhall Veterinary Surgery 2.5 kmCycle
- Vets4Pets 3.0 kmCycle
- The Jungle Phone +44 1925 232221 4.0 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is WA1 4EA in a conservation area?
The centre of WA1 4EA is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near WA1 4EA?
Police.uk records 29 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of WA1 4EA in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: other crime 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for WA1 4EA
- Ward
- Rixton and Woolston
- Parish
- Woolston
- Region
- North West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Warrington
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- June 1981
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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