WA3 7LS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dunscar Close, 0.7km from Locking Stumps in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Birchwood ward and the Warrington North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA3, WA3 7LS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k, up 23.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA3 7LS are sourced from Output Area E00062849 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUNSCAR CLOSE, WA3 7LS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNSCAR CLOSE, WA3 7LS.
251
48
£ 42,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA3 7LS 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.
Area Character
WA3 7LS 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. Property prices are trending up 23.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA3 7LS. The average age is 48.3. 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
Detached
£ 270,000
5 sales · Mean £ 247,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA3 7LS has low crime rates — 16 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
Locking Stumps Community Primary School
Birchwood Community High School
Birchwood CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- BP/Londis Oakwood Gate1.0 km
- Golf Shop UK0.6 km
- Nisa0.5 km
- Spar0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Wire Gymnastics Club0.9 km
- Turf & Feather0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Baxterstorey Ltd.0.2 km
- BT Warrington Birchwood Main0.4 km
- Raw Coffee Bar0.9 km
- BaxterStorey Limited0.5 km
- Engine Rooms0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ken's Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Java To Go0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Birchwood1.7 km
- Padgate2.8 km
- Glazebrook4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Copperfield Close0.2 km
- Hinton House0.2 km
- Copperfield Close0.2 km
- Kelvin Close0.3 km
- Kelvin Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA37LS · Data under Open Government Licence