POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
WA1 3DB postcode decision report
Mixed move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. The current flood seam matches 1 feature (FZ2). Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 18 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 10 Jun 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £152,500Based on 19 sales · Latest sale in data: 10 Jun 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal 1 feature matchFZ2
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 18 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 19 sales · Latest sale in data: 10 Jun 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
1 flood feature matchThe current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ2.
Transport
15 within 400mWA1 3DB links 15 transport stops within 400m and 39 within 800m. 15 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is King & Queen (BCT) at about 130m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Padgate Rail Station at about 952m.
Local business
56 within 1200mWA1 3DB currently links 56 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 20 personal services, 13 food and drink, 11 grocery. The closest mapped place is K Beauty Wonderland at about 153m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
3,965 online job adverts observedWarrington local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 3,440 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched WA1 3DB in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
18 nearby school rows18 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for WA1 3DB. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 11WA1 3DB has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 11 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 153, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 39 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£152,500
Strong sample. Based on 19 sales · Latest sale in data: 10 Jun 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of WA1 3DB, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Personal services
20 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (12), beauty (8).
Amenity group
Food and drink
13 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (6), restaurant (4), cafe (3).
Amenity group
Grocery
11 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (9), bakery (1), supermarket (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
6 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (5), bar (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Personal services
K Beauty Wonderland
Beauty at 51, King Edward Street, Warrington.
Food and drink
King Edward Street Chippy
Fast Food at 53, King Edward Street, Warrington.
Grocery
Waterfields
Bakery at 57, King Edward Street, Warrington.
Nightlife
Famous King & Queen
Pub at 147, Padgate Lane, Warrington.
Grocery
Nisa
Convenience at 178-186, Padgate Lane, Warrington.
Personal services
JLJ Hair & Beauty
Hairdresser at 350, Manchester Road, Warrington.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Bruche Academy
Primary option in WA1 3TT. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School
Primary option in WA1 3SZ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary option in WA1 2GN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for WA1 3DB before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around WA1 3DB.
Open broadband checkerRecommended tool
Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like WA1 3DB with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess WA1 3DB.
Open planners and templatesFollow up action
Ask vetted agents
If this postcode stays on your shortlist, ask BeforeYouMove to review and route your enquiry to vetted partner estate agents covering WA1 3DB.
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