Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

TRAFFORD AVENUE, WA5 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRAFFORD AVENUE, WA5 0AP.

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Population

241

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA5 0AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

With 50% social renting, WA5 0AP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 15.6% year-on-year.

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

WA5 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Trafford Avenue, 0.3km 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 0AP is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 15.6% year-on-year. 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 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00062826 (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 0AP. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.8%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed8.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 124,500

12 sales · Mean £ 129,100

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

WA5 0AP has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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 offences83
Public order27
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson13
Shoplifting10

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 pupils0.8 km
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Westbrook Old Hall Primary School

Good359 pupils0.8 km
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Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good200 pupils1.0 km
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Dallam Community Primary School

Good261 pupils1.1 km
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St Gregory's Catholic High School

Good1162 pupils1.3 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils1.3 km
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UTC Warrington

Good208 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.4 km
  • P & S Late Shop0.5 km
  • PAK World Supermarket0.7 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Spar Texaco0.7 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • 9 Curry's @ Villaggio0.4 km
  • Gullivers World Theme Park0.8 km
  • Urban Cafe0.8 km
  • Aros Kitchen0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Il Padrino0.4 km
  • Smith's Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Twin Chef0.4 km
  • Uncle Don's Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Warrington1.3 km
  • Warrington Central1.5 km
  • Warrington Bank Quay1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bewsey Lodge Primary0.1 km
  • Penketh Avenue0.2 km
  • Bewsey Lodge Primary0.2 km
  • Penketh Avenue0.2 km
  • Norreys Avenue0.3 km