WA5 0BW is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Bewsey in Warrington. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bewsey and Whitecross ward and the Warrington South constituency.
The people who live in WA5 0BW are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WA5 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00062830 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA5 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA5 0BW.
390
39
£ 36,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WA5 0BW's 71% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA5 0BW. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA5 0BW has low crime rates — 46 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.
school Local Schools
Bewsey Lodge Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Westbrook Old Hall Primary School
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Dallam Community Primary School
UTC Warrington
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- WH Smith PLC0.6 km
- Tina's0.7 km
- Z Market Ltd.1.0 km
- Filibeto shop1.0 km
- Hapi Hub (Thurs)0.6 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Warrington Hospital Catering Dept0.6 km
- Gullivers World Theme Park0.8 km
- Urban Cafe1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Cafe Blu0.4 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Royal Spice1.0 km
- Spicy Delight1.0 km
- New Eastern Pearl0.7 km
- Taste0.6 km
- Kings Garden0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Imperial Hotel0.5 km
- The Brooklands0.6 km
- The Hatter1.0 km
- The Maltings0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington1.3 km
- Warrington Central1.5 km
- Warrington Bank Quay1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bewsey Lodge Primary0.2 km
- Bewsey Lodge Primary0.2 km
- Clapgates0.3 km
- Bewsey Road0.3 km
- Penketh Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA50BW · Data under Open Government Licence