Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

WA5 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA5 0AN.

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Population

165

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA5 0AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WA5 0AN has a significant social housing presence — 65% 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.

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

WA5 0AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.0km from Bewsey Estate in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Bewsey and Whitecross ward and the Warrington South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA5 0AN is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WA5 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00062825 (shared with 8 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 0AN. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.5%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime around WA5 0AN is moderate at 52 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 offences136
Public order25
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft18
Vehicle crime16

school Local Schools

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Bewsey Lodge Primary School

Good357 pupils0.2 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good190 pupils0.6 km
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Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good200 pupils0.9 km
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UTC Warrington

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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Westbrook Old Hall Primary School

Good359 pupils1.1 km
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Dallam Community Primary School

Good261 pupils1.1 km
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Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.3 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • WH Smith PLC0.7 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.1 km
  • P & S Late Shop0.3 km
  • PAK World Supermarket0.5 km
  • Spar Texaco0.8 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Heathside Guest House0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Fun2B0.9 km
  • Warrington Hospital Catering Dept0.7 km
  • 9 Curry's @ Villaggio0.2 km
  • Bap Fusion1.0 km
  • North West Face Indoor Climbing Centre0.9 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Maltings0.7 km
  • The Brooklands0.8 km
  • The Imperial Hotel0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Il Padrino0.4 km
  • Smith's Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Tortas de Pinguino1.0 km
  • Twin Chef0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Warrington1.1 km
  • Warrington Central1.3 km
  • Warrington Bank Quay1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Tyrol House0.1 km
  • Penketh Avenue0.1 km
  • Medical Centre0.2 km
  • Tyrol House0.2 km
  • Penketh Avenue0.2 km