WA5 1DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Sankey Bridges in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Great Sankey South ward and the Warrington South constituency.
WA5 1DP 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WA5 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00062814 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA5 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA5 1DP.
279
48
£ 38,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA5 1DP 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
WA5 1DP is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA5 1DP. The average age is 47.6. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA5 1DP has low crime rates — 26 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
Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Great Sankey Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Sankey Late Shop0.4 km
- A & G Westwood1.0 km
- Best One0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Crosfields Recreation Club Community Interest Group0.8 km
- The Sloop Inn0.0 km
- Black Horse0.2 km
- Eagle Sports Club1.0 km
- Rose Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- St Gregorys High School Canteen0.9 km
- Bethany Cafe0.4 km
- Deva Meathouse0.5 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Ramp 10.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Food 4 Thought0.9 km
- Golden City0.2 km
- Chicago Pizza1.0 km
- The Street Food Project0.6 km
- New Summer Palace0.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington Bank Quay1.5 km
- Warrington2.0 km
- Sankey for Penketh2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Sankey Bridges0.0 km
- Sankey Bridges0.1 km
- Gatewarth Street0.2 km
- Gatewarth Street0.3 km
- Kent Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA51DP · Data under Open Government Licence