Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

LILFORD AVENUE, WA5 0BE House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences109
Public order22
Other theft18
Criminal damage and arson17
Drugs14

school Local Schools

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Bewsey Lodge Primary School

Good357 pupils0.4 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good190 pupils0.8 km
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Dallam Community Primary School

Good261 pupils0.9 km
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Westbrook Old Hall Primary School

Good359 pupils1.0 km
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Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good200 pupils1.1 km
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Callands Community Primary School

Outstanding390 pupils1.3 km
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UTC Warrington

Good208 pupils1.3 km
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Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Brooklands1.0 km
  • The Maltings0.6 km
  • The Imperial Hotel0.6 km
fastfood

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
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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
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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
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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