Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

LONGSHAW STREET, WA5 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGSHAW STREET, WA5 0BZ.

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Population

494

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Avg Age

30

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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 0BZ 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.

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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WA5 0BZ has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-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 0BZ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Longshaw Street, 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 0BZ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k.

Census 2021 statistics for WA5 0BZ are sourced from Output Area E00062829 (shared with 27 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 0BZ. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.4%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 134,500

3 sales · Mean £ 135,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WA5 0BZ is moderate at 67 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 offences116
Public order22
Other theft19
Criminal damage and arson16
Vehicle crime15

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 pupils0.7 km
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Dallam Community Primary School

Good261 pupils1.0 km
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Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.1 km
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UTC Warrington

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good200 pupils1.1 km
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Beamont Collegiate Academy

Good894 pupils1.3 km
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Westbrook Old Hall Primary School

Good359 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.3 km
  • P & S Late Shop0.1 km
  • PAK World Supermarket0.6 km
  • Spar Texaco1.0 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Maltings0.9 km
  • The Rodney0.9 km
  • The Wolves Tavern1.0 km
  • The Imperial Hotel0.5 km
  • Three Pigeons1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • 9 Curry's @ Villaggio0.3 km
  • Bap Fusion0.8 km
  • North West Face Indoor Climbing Centre0.8 km
  • Shisha Cafe0.9 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd.0.7 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Dollington's Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Il Padrino0.6 km
  • Midnight Delivery0.9 km
  • Smith's Fish Bar0.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Heathside Guest House1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Warrington1.1 km
  • Warrington Central1.3 km
  • Warrington Bank Quay1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Hawthorne Street0.1 km
  • Hawthorne Street0.1 km
  • Norreys Avenue0.2 km
  • Tyrol House0.2 km
  • Longshaw Belle0.2 km