Is WA1 2EX a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

467 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of WA1 2EX. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
190
Public order
65
Anti-social behaviour
52
Shoplifting
37
Other theft
27
Criminal damage & arson
21
Drugs
21
Burglary
16

House prices

£259,398

Average price in Warrington (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 6.5% year on year.

Terraced
£207,190
Semi-detached
£269,155
Detached
£445,181
Flat / maisonette
£136,251

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for WA1 2EX specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near WA1 2EX on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near WA1 2EX on Check Food Hygiene

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