Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

BANK STREET, WA3 5BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANK STREET, WA3 5BZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

360

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WA3 5BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WA3 5BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA3 5BZ is a safe, established residential area on Bank Street, 0.5km from Glazebrook in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Rixton and Woolston ward and the Warrington North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA3, WA3 5BZ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% 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 £357k.

Census 2021 statistics for WA3 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00063303 (shared with 21 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 WA3 5BZ. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 365,000

1 sales · Mean £ 365,000

Detached

£ 355,000

3 sales · Mean £ 341,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

WA3 5BZ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Robbery1

school Local Schools

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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Good225 pupils0.8 km
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St Helen's Church of England Primary School

Good121 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Mrs Dhillon's Currys0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Glazebrook Post Office0.5 km
  • Cadishead Stores0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Greenery0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Glazebrook0.3 km
  • Irlam2.1 km
  • Birchwood4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Glazebrook Rail Station0.3 km
  • Glazebrook Station0.3 km
  • Glazebrook Station0.4 km
  • Carlton Way0.5 km
  • Carlton Way0.5 km