Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

HIGH GATES CLOSE, WA5 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH GATES CLOSE, WA5 0AJ.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 39, WA5 0AJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA5 0AJ is a mixed residential area on High Gates Close, 0.1km from Bewsey in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Bewsey and Whitecross ward and the Warrington South constituency.

For families considering a move, WA5 0AJ represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WA5 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00062830 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA5 0AJ. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.5%
Asian / British Asian16.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 131,500

6 sales · Mean £ 136,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WA5 0AJ is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences152
Public order41
Anti-social behaviour28
Other theft24
Criminal damage and arson15

school Local Schools

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Bewsey Lodge Primary School

Good357 pupils0.3 km
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Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good200 pupils0.6 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good190 pupils0.7 km
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Westbrook Old Hall Primary School

Good359 pupils0.8 km
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St Gregory's Catholic High School

Good1162 pupils0.9 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils0.9 km
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UTC Warrington

Good208 pupils1.3 km
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Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School

Good223 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.5 km
  • P & S Late Shop0.8 km
  • PAK World Supermarket0.6 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Spar Texaco0.3 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Maltings0.5 km
  • The Brooklands0.4 km
  • The Hatter0.8 km
  • The Imperial Hotel0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • 9 Curry's @ Villaggio0.5 km
  • Gullivers World Theme Park1.0 km
  • Crunchh0.5 km
  • Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.9 km
  • The Villaggio Hotel0.5 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Il Padrino0.2 km
  • Smith's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Twin Chef0.2 km
  • Uncle Don's Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • New Eastern Pearl0.9 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Ohayo Asian Supermarket1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Heathside Guest House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Warrington1.2 km
  • Warrington Bank Quay1.5 km
  • Warrington Central1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • General Hospital0.2 km
  • Clapgates0.2 km
  • General Hospital0.3 km
  • Bewsey Road0.3 km
  • Bewsey Lodge Primary0.3 km