WA5 is a postcode district in Warrington, North West, covering 1290 active and 777 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WA5 (17%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (13%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes WA5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WA5 are around £241k, down 8.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WA5 at 171 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WA5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WA5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WA5 postcode area.
62,323
42
£ 43,088 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
WA5 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £241k. Property prices are trending down 8.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Bewsey Lodge Primary School
Dallam Community Primary School
Callands Community Primary School
Barrow Hall Community Primary School
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Morrisons Daily
- Bargain Booze
- A & G Westwood
- Best One
- Boots UK Ltd
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Fidlers Ferry Sailing Club
- Harvester Apollo
- Skymaster
- The Cross Bar
- The Seven Woods
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Cafe Fresh
- Community Shop
- Grill n Chill
- KFC
- Tim Horton Drive Through
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Co op
- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Asda Westbrook
- Co op
- Co op
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Harry's Fish Bar
- Il Padrino
- Jade Garden
- Kings Garden
- Lucky House
- + 35 more
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Area Profile: WA5 · Data under Open Government Licence