Area Analysis Warrington, North West

WA5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WA5 postcode area.

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Population

62,323

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 43,088 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
workEmployment
9/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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5/10
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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.

home £241,203 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.1%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5000
Anti-social behaviour1116
Public order1011
Other theft708
Criminal damage and arson694

school Local Schools

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Bewsey Lodge Primary School

Good357 pupils
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Dallam Community Primary School

Good261 pupils
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Callands Community Primary School

Outstanding390 pupils
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Barrow Hall Community Primary School

Good633 pupils
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Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good200 pupils
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good190 pupils
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St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School

Good156 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily
  • Bargain Booze
  • A & G Westwood
  • Best One
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • + 47 more
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Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Fidlers Ferry Sailing Club
  • Harvester Apollo
  • Skymaster
  • The Cross Bar
  • The Seven Woods
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

60 nearby
  • Cafe Fresh
  • Community Shop
  • Grill n Chill
  • KFC
  • Tim Horton Drive Through
  • + 55 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Co op
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Asda Westbrook
  • Co op
  • Co op
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Harry's Fish Bar
  • Il Padrino
  • Jade Garden
  • Kings Garden
  • Lucky House
  • + 35 more