Town Pop. 1,105

Living in Croft (Warrington): Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Croft (Warrington) comes out at 57/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Croft (Warrington) most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Croft (Warrington) places 4th of 9 in the WA3 postcode district.

It scores 6 points below the WA3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 63/100. On broadband specifically, Croft (Warrington) sits 27 points above the WA3 district figure of 69/100. Safety (91) and economic health (90) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: WA3 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Croft (Warrington) scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
159.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 100 crimes
↑ 172% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Other crime 11 crimes
↑ 400% above national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Prison 80 crimes
  2. 2 Wigshaw Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Main Lane 7 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 10.5 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
70
Green Space 23
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
45
2 schools in area · 27 within 4km
2Good
  • Croft Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Lewis Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsWarrington Hospital3.4 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital10.8 mi
Manchester Royal Infirmary13.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCulcheth Medical Centre1.5 mi
GP capacity2,517 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
96
Full fibre (FTTP)92.1%
available across Warrington
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate43.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.9%Unemployed2.6%Retired23.6%Student3.2%Other inactive26.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary24.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership87.4%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax Warrington · 2026-27
A £1,632
B £1,904
C £2,176
D £2,448
E £2,992
F £3,536
G £4,080
H £4,896
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
38
Birchwood 2 mi
Padgate 2.2 mi
Newton-le-Willows 2.7 mi
J21A M6 0.7 mi
J21A M6 0.8 mi
J10 M62 0.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Croft (Warrington) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Culcheth 55 1.8 mi away ⇄
Winwick 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Fowley Common 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Golborne 59 2.8 mi away ⇄
Warrington 68 3.2 mi away ⇄
Glazebury 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Newton-le-Willows 61 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hollinfare 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
Burtonwood 53 4.3 mi away ⇄
Leigh (Wigan) 65 4.4 mi away ⇄
Lymm 60 5.0 mi away ⇄
Irlam 46 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Croft (Warrington) a nice place to live?

Croft (Warrington) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Croft (Warrington) is 57/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Croft (Warrington)?

Croft (Warrington) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 176 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Croft (Warrington)?

Among the top-rated schools in Croft (Warrington) are Croft Primary School and St Lewis Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Croft (Warrington) in total.

Croft (Warrington) in context

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Postcode districts in Croft (Warrington)

WA3 63 ⇄

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