WA5 0AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penketh Avenue, 0.2km 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 0AU is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 47% 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 is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k. 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 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00062823 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENKETH AVENUE, WA5 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENKETH AVENUE, WA5 0AU.
271
34
£ 36,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA5 0AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
WA5 0AU has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA5 0AU. The average age is 34.4. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
3 sales · Mean £ 162,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA5 0AU is moderate at 58 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.
school Local Schools
Bewsey Lodge Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Westbrook Old Hall Primary School
Dallam Community Primary School
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
UTC Warrington
Callands Community Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Rowlands Pharmacy0.4 km
- P & S Late Shop0.5 km
- PAK World Supermarket0.7 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Spar Texaco0.8 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Maltings0.5 km
- The Imperial Hotel0.5 km
- The Brooklands0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- 9 Curry's @ Villaggio0.4 km
- Gullivers World Theme Park0.8 km
- Urban Cafe0.7 km
- Aros Kitchen0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Il Padrino0.4 km
- Smith's Fish Bar0.4 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Twin Chef0.4 km
- Uncle Don's Fish & Chips0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington1.3 km
- Warrington Central1.5 km
- Warrington Bank Quay1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Penketh Avenue0.1 km
- Penketh Avenue0.1 km
- Norreys Avenue0.2 km
- Bewsey Lodge Primary0.2 km
- Bewsey Lodge Primary0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA50AU · Data under Open Government Licence