WA5 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Haryngton Avenue, 0.1km 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 0AY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00062825 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARYNGTON AVENUE, WA5 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARYNGTON AVENUE, WA5 0AY.
165
47
£ 36,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA5 0AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 65% social renting, WA5 0AY 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA5 0AY. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 136,000
6 sales · Mean £ 128,158
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA5 0AY is moderate at 51 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
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
UTC Warrington
Dallam Community Primary School
Westbrook Old Hall Primary School
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Greencross Pharmacy1.0 km
- WH Smith PLC0.7 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.1 km
- P & S Late Shop0.2 km
- PAK World Supermarket0.4 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Heathside Guest House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Three Pigeons1.0 km
- The Maltings0.8 km
- The Rodney1.0 km
- The Brooklands0.8 km
- The Imperial Hotel0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Fun2B0.9 km
- Warrington Hospital Catering Dept0.7 km
- 9 Curry's @ Villaggio0.1 km
- Bap Fusion0.9 km
- North West Face Indoor Climbing Centre0.8 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Il Padrino0.4 km
- Smith's Fish Bar0.3 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Tortas de Pinguino0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington1.1 km
- Warrington Central1.3 km
- Warrington Bank Quay1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Tyrol House0.1 km
- Tyrol House0.1 km
- Medical Centre0.1 km
- Penketh Avenue0.2 km
- Medical Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA50AY · Data under Open Government Licence