A49 Warrington
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (WA1,WA4), about 100 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 42260449.
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Warrington costs £2,448 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Warrington Central, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Marshall Gardens, is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 4 to 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Springfields Medical Centre, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 494 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Warrington in 2026-27: Band D £2,448 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,632 | £1,904 | £2,176 | £2,448 | £2,992 | £3,535 | £4,079 | £4,895 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (58% of about 2,960 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Bridge Street (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Packet Hse PH, Bridge Street, Warrington, WA1 2RU, not permissioned (70 m)
- Former Mr Smiths Site, Wilson Patten Street, Warrington, WA1 1HN, not permissioned (110 m)
- 55-57 Knutsford Road, not permissioned (160 m)
- Bank House, Bank Street, Warrington, WA1 2AP, permissioned (170 m)
- Warrington Civils & Lintels, Wilson Patten Street, Warrington, WA1 1HN, not permissioned (200 m)
- Railway Sidings/Depot, Wilson Patten Street, Warrington, WA1 1PR, not permissioned (210 m)
- Land at Stanley Street, Stanley Street, Warrington, WA1 1EZ, permissioned (220 m)
- Warrington Borough Transport Depot, Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington, WA4 6PT, not permissioned (260 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 7 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 6 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 6 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA1 2HS | zone 2 | 3 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA4 1AG | zone 2 | 1 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 4 m and 6 m above sea level (5 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA1 2HS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA4 1AG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Warrington Central 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Warrington Bank Quay 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Padgate 118,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bridge Street Warrington | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand B | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Village Hotel Warrington Car Park Pre Book | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Warrington VH | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 18.1 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Springfields Medical Centre | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Corkers Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Signature Smiles | 380 m |
| Hospital | Warrington Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Warrington Police Station | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cheltenham & Gloucester | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marshall Gardens 3,040 m² | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Bank Park 6.1 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 760 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Victoria Park 32 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of the Holy Trinity, a listed building (Grade II*), 360 m north-west. 106 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m north-west |
| Ye Olde Barley Mow Public House (Only the Side Facade) | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Ye Olde Barley Mow Public House (Excluding the Side Facade) | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Entrance Gates, Piers and Lamps | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Bank Quay transporter bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Roman settlement at Wilderspool | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Warrington Dock Entrance | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Mersey Meadows | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| The Feeder | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Bank Quay Reach | Tidal water | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| The Dingle | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| Richmond Bank | Wetland | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Warrington: see them on the Warrington page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latchford St James CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 260 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Priestley College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Elphin's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aldridge UTC Warrington | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beamont Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Alderman Bolton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vape Club WA1 2HS | Retailers - other | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Grand WA1 2RU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Bridges WA1 2HR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Frankies WA1 2HR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Pixi's Caribbean WA1 2HR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Crispy box WA1 2RU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sizzle In WA1 2HR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Safi’s Desserts WA1 2RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Rio's Piri Piri WA1 2RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Fried and Grill WA1 2RU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Dead Eyes Street Food & Cocktails WA1 2RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| The Best Kebab House WA1 2HP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 20 Feb 2026 |
| China China Express WA1 2HN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Groke Burger WA1 2HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Momotaro Street Food WA1 2HN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 29 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 244 |
| Drugs | 88 |
| Public order | 57 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nightclub (188); On or near Bridge Foot (144); On or near St Austins Lane (60); On or near Friars Lane (29); On or near Parking Area (24).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 47% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Gravity Social / Trampoline Parks (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WA1 2NT) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Fair 4 All (retailers - other, WA1 2NT) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 26 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings McDonalds Restaurant (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WA1 2GZ) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 16 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Waterfields Ltd (retailers - other, WA1 1XG) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 27 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Bridge Foot · Knutsford Road · Bridge Street · Barbauld Street · Friars Lane · Moulders Lane · Academy Street · Old Road · Friars Gate · Arpley Road · School Street · Wilson Patten Street
All the streets in WA1, WA4 and across Warrington.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.