WA5 1RA is a sought-after residential area on Chapelside Close, 0.3km from Great Sankey in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall ward and the Warrington South constituency.
For serious buyers, WA5 1RA is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £204k, up 11.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WA5 1RA are sourced from Output Area E00063044 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAPELSIDE CLOSE, WA5 1RA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPELSIDE CLOSE, WA5 1RA.
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47
£ 49,300 /yr
54%
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. WA5 1RA's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £204k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £204k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 11.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA5 1RA. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 79,250
28 sales · Mean £ 83,758
Detached
£ 380,000
9 sales · Mean £ 387,772
Terraced
£ 208,500
2 sales · Mean £ 208,500
Semi-Detached
£ 188,000
1 sales · Mean £ 188,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA5 1RA has low crime rates — 10 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
Penketh High School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Park Road Community Primary School
Great Sankey Primary School
Penketh Primary School
Chapelford Village Primary School
Great Sankey High School
Penketh South Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Penketh Service Station0.9 km
- Sextons Village Bakery0.6 km
- Penketh Pool & Community Centre0.6 km
- Station Pharmacy0.1 km
- Londis - Penketh Service Station1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Anmol Warrington Ltd.0.9 km
- Oliver and Fagin's Restaurant and Bar0.9 km
- Top Grill0.9 km
- Casa0.6 km
- Shannon Bradshaw Community Centre0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Zumu Sushi0.9 km
- Golden City0.7 km
- Penketh Fish Bar0.6 km
- Raj Bari0.6 km
- Jade Garden0.1 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Chapel House0.3 km
- Woodlands0.3 km
- Penketh & Gt Sankey Conserv C0.5 km
- Chapelford Farm Pub Restaurant1.0 km
- St Josephs Parish Centre0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co op0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sankey for Penketh0.1 km
- Warrington Bank Quay3.3 km
- Warrington3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Sankey for Penketh Rail Station0.1 km
- Police Station0.1 km
- Police Station0.1 km
- Sankey Station0.2 km
- Sankey Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA51RA · Data under Open Government Licence