WA3 5RA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Warrington Road, 0.3km from Newchurch in Culcheth. Administratively it sits within Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft ward and the Warrington North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA3 5RA is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k.
Census 2021 statistics for WA3 5RA are sourced from Output Area E00062903 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WARRINGTON ROAD, WA3 5RA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARRINGTON ROAD, WA3 5RA.
272
51
£ 45,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WA3 5RA has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA3 5RA. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 247,500
1 sales · Mean £ 247,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA3 5RA has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Newchurch Community Primary School
Culcheth Community Primary School
Culcheth High School
Twiss Green Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Culcheth Service Station0.6 km
- K & S Platt0.4 km
- Parade Newsagency0.4 km
- Tims & Parker Pharmacy0.3 km
- Bar in the Box0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Cherry Tree0.3 km
- The Pack Horse0.7 km
- Comfortable Gill0.2 km
- Culcheth Sports Club0.5 km
- Culcheth Village Club0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Bada-Bing Bar0.7 km
- Sundial Terrace Coffee House0.2 km
- Cafe Piccino0.2 km
- Don Luigi0.4 km
- Il Cortile0.4 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Culcheth Massala0.3 km
- Village Pizza0.3 km
- Chicking0.3 km
- Indian Tiffin0.3 km
- Kreme Supreme1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co op0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birchwood4.3 km
- Glazebrook4.7 km
- Padgate5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Chatburn Court 0.0 km
- Chatburn Court0.0 km
- Newchurch Lane0.1 km
- Newchurch Lane0.2 km
- CPS Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA35RA · Data under Open Government Licence