WA5 0BJ 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 0BJ is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £81k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.3% year-on-year. 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 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00062824 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LILFORD AVENUE, WA5 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LILFORD AVENUE, WA5 0BJ.
297
40
£ 36,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA5 0BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 43% social renting, WA5 0BJ 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. Property prices are trending down 9.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA5 0BJ. The average age is 40.3. 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
£ 79,500
2 sales · Mean £ 79,500
Semi-Detached
£ 86,000
1 sales · Mean £ 86,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WA5 0BJ is moderate at 52 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
Dallam Community Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Westbrook Old Hall Primary School
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School
Callands Community Primary School
Beamont Collegiate Academy
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Nisa Local0.7 km
- Tina's0.1 km
- Shell Longford Bridge Service Station0.8 km
- Pranays Mini Market & Off Licence0.4 km
- Smithys Gym0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Curry's PC World0.9 km
- Gullivers World Theme Park0.9 km
- Nando's Chickenland Ltd0.9 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.8 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Subway0.8 km
- New Eastern Pearl0.1 km
- Kings Garden0.4 km
- Long Lane Fish Bar0.9 km
- Chutney's0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Toby Carvery Warrington1.0 km
- The Imperial Hotel0.7 km
- The Maltings0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington1.4 km
- Warrington Central1.6 km
- Warrington Bank Quay2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Southworth Avenue0.1 km
- Longshaw Belle0.1 km
- Norreys Avenue0.2 km
- Transport Club0.2 km
- Transport Club0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA50BJ · Data under Open Government Licence