Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

LILFORD AVENUE, WA5 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LILFORD AVENUE, WA5 0AW.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA5 0AW 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.

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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 47% social renting, WA5 0AW 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.

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

WA5 0AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lilford 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 0AW is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00062823 (shared with 12 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 0AW. 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

White / British85.7%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

WA5 0AW has low crime rates — 38 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 offences74
Public order22
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson10
Shoplifting9

school Local Schools

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Bewsey Lodge Primary School

Good357 pupils0.3 km
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Westbrook Old Hall Primary School

Good359 pupils0.8 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good190 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 pupils1.0 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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Callands Community Primary School

Outstanding390 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.5 km
  • P & S Late Shop0.6 km
  • PAK World Supermarket0.7 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Spar Texaco0.7 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Maltings0.4 km
  • The Imperial Hotel0.6 km
  • The Brooklands0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • 9 Curry's @ Villaggio0.5 km
  • Gullivers World Theme Park0.7 km
  • Urban Cafe0.8 km
  • Aros Kitchen0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Il Padrino0.4 km
  • Smith's Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Twin Chef0.4 km
  • Uncle Don's Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Warrington1.4 km
  • Warrington Central1.6 km
  • Warrington Bank Quay1.8 km

Bus Stops

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