WA5 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lilford 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 0BE is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £165k, 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 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00062823 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LILFORD AVENUE, WA5 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LILFORD AVENUE, WA5 0BE.
271
34
£ 36,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA5 0BE 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 0BE 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 0BE. 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
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
Terraced
£ 165,000
3 sales · Mean £ 152,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA5 0BE is moderate at 57 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
Dallam Community Primary School
Westbrook Old Hall Primary School
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Callands Community Primary School
UTC Warrington
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Brooklands1.0 km
- The Maltings0.6 km
- The Imperial Hotel0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- New River Queen Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Ultimate Customs0.6 km
- Il Padrino0.6 km
- Smith's Fish Bar0.4 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- WH Smith PLC0.9 km
- Dallam Pharmacy0.4 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.4 km
- P & S Late Shop0.4 km
- PAK World Supermarket0.7 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Warrington Hospital Catering Dept0.9 km
- Lagado's Restaurant & Grill0.8 km
- The Range Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Welcome Back Cafe0.6 km
- 9 Curry's @ Villaggio0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington1.4 km
- Warrington Central1.5 km
- Warrington Bank Quay1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Norreys Avenue0.1 km
- Penketh Avenue0.1 km
- Penketh Avenue0.1 km
- Norreys Avenue0.2 km
- Longshaw Belle0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA50BE · Data under Open Government Licence