WA5 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Dallam in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Bewsey and Whitecross ward and the Warrington South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA5 0BS is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. 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. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00062820 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WA5 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA5 0BS.
370
34
£ 36,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA5 0BS 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 67% of tenure in WA5 0BS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA5 0BS. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA5 0BS has low crime rates — 46 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
Dallam Community Primary School
Bewsey Lodge Primary School
Callands Community Primary School
Beamont Collegiate Academy
Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School
Westbrook Old Hall Primary School
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
- P & S Late Shop0.7 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Stanley Wine Shop0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Maltings0.9 km
- Hoop and Mallet0.9 km
- Toby Carvery Warrington0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- 9 Curry's @ Villaggio0.9 km
- Curry's PC World0.7 km
- Gullivers World Theme Park0.8 km
- Nando's Chickenland Ltd0.7 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.6 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Smith's Fish Bar0.6 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Aleef0.8 km
- Callands Fryer0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington1.8 km
- Warrington Central1.9 km
- Warrington Bank Quay2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hawley's Lane0.1 km
- Hawley's Lane0.1 km
- Transport Club0.2 km
- Transport Club0.2 km
- Harrison Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA50BS · Data under Open Government Licence