Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

PENKETH AVENUE, WA5 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENKETH AVENUE, WA5 0AU.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

34

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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 0AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WA5 0AU has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-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 0AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penketh Avenue, 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 0AU is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WA5 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00062823 (shared with 12 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 0AU. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.7%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

3 sales · Mean £ 162,666

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

Crime around WA5 0AU is moderate at 58 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 offences112
Public order31
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson19
Drugs17

school Local Schools

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Bewsey Lodge Primary School

Good357 pupils0.2 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good190 pupils0.8 km
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Westbrook Old Hall Primary School

Good359 pupils0.9 km
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Dallam Community Primary School

Good261 pupils1.0 km
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Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good200 pupils1.0 km
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UTC Warrington

Good208 pupils1.3 km
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Callands Community Primary School

Outstanding390 pupils1.4 km
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St Gregory's Catholic High School

Good1162 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.4 km
  • P & S Late Shop0.5 km
  • PAK World Supermarket0.7 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Spar Texaco0.8 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Maltings0.5 km
  • The Imperial Hotel0.5 km
  • The Brooklands0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • 9 Curry's @ Villaggio0.4 km
  • Gullivers World Theme Park0.8 km
  • Urban Cafe0.7 km
  • Aros Kitchen0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Il Padrino0.4 km
  • Smith's Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Twin Chef0.4 km
  • Uncle Don's Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Warrington1.3 km
  • Warrington Central1.5 km
  • Warrington Bank Quay1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Penketh Avenue0.1 km
  • Penketh Avenue0.1 km
  • Norreys Avenue0.2 km
  • Bewsey Lodge Primary0.2 km
  • Bewsey Lodge Primary0.2 km