WA55 1LR postcode in Warrington, England
WA55 1LR is a postcode in Warrington, in the Westbrook ward. It is in the Warrington North parliamentary constituency and the Cheshire police force area, and has been in use since June 1998. It is a large-user postcode, which Royal Mail gives to a single address that gets a lot of mail.
Where WA55 1LR is, and what is near it
- WA55 1LR
- Other postcodes in WA55 1: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 7 bus stops
- 7 EV charging points
- 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 53.4133, longitude -2.6315)
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; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after WA55 1LR?
- 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 WA55 1LR 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 WA55 1LR?
Every home and business at WA55 1LR can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, but none can get gigabit, 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 WA55 1LR?
BinDayBuddy has not read Warrington Borough Council's days for WA55 1LR today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for WA55 1LR 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 WA55 1LR at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include WA55 1LR.
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 WA55 1LR: 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 WA55 1LR is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
Homes sold in WA55 1LR
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in WA55 1LR from January 2024 to August 2026.
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 WA55 1LR?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,040 homes in the neighbourhood around WA55 1LR. The largest share of them, 38%, are in council tax band D. More were built from 1983 to 1999 than in any other period (46%). 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 | withheld | £1,632 |
| Band B | about 90 (9%) | £1,904 |
| Band C | about 150 (14%) | £2,176 |
| Band D | about 390 (38%) | £2,448 |
| Band E | about 350 (34%) | £2,992 |
| Band F | about 60 (6%) | £3,535 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,079 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,895 |
When the homes were built
- None Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- None 1945 to 1964
- None 1965 to 1982
- 46% 1983 to 1999
- 15% 2000 to 2009
- 21% 2010 to 2019
- 18% 2020 or later
Before 1900, 1900 to 1918, 1919 to 1939, 1945 to 1964, 1965 to 1982: 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 WA55 1LR is in (ONS area E01012562), 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 WA55 1LR?
The nearest open schools to WA55 1LR, 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 WA55 1LR?
The nearest railway station to the centre of WA55 1LR is Warrington West Rail Station, 2.2 km away in a straight line.
- Warrington West Rail Station Railway station 2.2 kmCycle
- Sankey for Penketh Rail Station Railway station 2.6 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
7 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Europa Boulevard, 62 m away.
More stations near WA55 1LR, 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 WA55 1LR?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of WA55 1LR, 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.
- Westbrook Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01925 654152 550 mWalk
- Chapelford Primary Care Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report February 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01925 598230 1.9 kmCycle
- Folly Lane Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01925 417247 2.3 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 WA55 1LR?
The nearest charging points to the centre of WA55 1LR, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Pod Point Charging point · No details mapped 400 mWalk
- Pod Point Charging point · No details mapped 400 mWalk
- Aldi Charging point · No details mapped 600 mWalk
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 WA55 1LR?
The nearest to the centre of WA55 1LR, 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 - Westbrook Centre - Warrington Phone 01925 241142 600 mWalk
- Cotswold Dental Care Phone 01925 445425 2.5 kmCycle
- Lovely Lane Dental Centre Phone 01925 631670 2.5 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 WA55 1LR?
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 2.5 kmCycle
- St Helens Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01744 26633 6.5 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 WA55 1LR?
The nearest care homes to the centre of WA55 1LR, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Callands Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report August 2026 · Phone 01925 244233 850 mWalk
- Woodleigh Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01925 235237 1.0 kmWalk
- Arplemere Care Home Phone 01925 301100 1.3 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 WA55 1LR?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of WA55 1LR, 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.
- Boots, 910 Europa Boulevard Mon to Sat 9am to 8pm; Sun 11am to 5pm · Phone 01925 242884 450 mWalk
- Asda Pharmacy, Westbrook Mon to Sat 9am to 12:30pm, 1pm to 4:30pm, 5pm to 9pm; Sun 10:30am to 4:30pm · Phone 01925 625810 550 mWalk
- Cohens Chemist, Westbrook Shopping Ctre Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01925 444758 600 mWalk
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 WA55 1LR?
The nearest vets to the centre of WA55 1LR on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Vets4Pets Phone +44 1925 643700 2.2 kmCycle
- Medivet Warrington Phone +44 1925 723966 3.2 kmCycle
- Orford Lane Veterinary Surgery Phone +44 1925 634881 3.4 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 WA55 1LR in a conservation area?
The centre of WA55 1LR 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 WA55 1LR?
Police.uk records 93 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of WA55 1LR in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: drugs 3, vehicle crime 2, bicycle theft 2, burglary 1, theft from the person 1, possession of weapons 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 WA55 1LR
- Ward
- Westbrook
- Parish
- Burtonwood and Westbrook
- Region
- North West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Warrington
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- June 1998
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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