Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

LONGSHAW STREET, WA5 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGSHAW STREET, WA5 0DG.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 36,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA5 0DG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WA5 0DG — age 36, 50% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

WA5 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Longshaw Street, 0.3km from Bewsey Estate in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Bewsey and Whitecross ward and the Warrington South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WA5 0DG offers a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00188862 (shared with 18 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 0DG. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.4%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 81,500

4 sales · Mean £ 89,500

Semi-Detached

£ 77,500

2 sales · Mean £ 77,500

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

Crime around WA5 0DG is moderate at 60 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 offences104
Other theft19
Public order19
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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Bewsey Lodge Primary School

Good357 pupils0.5 km
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Dallam Community Primary School

Good261 pupils0.8 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good190 pupils0.8 km
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Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement216 pupils1.1 km
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Beamont Collegiate Academy

Good894 pupils1.2 km
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Westbrook Old Hall Primary School

Good359 pupils1.3 km
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UTC Warrington

Good208 pupils1.3 km
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Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good200 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Greggs @ Tesco0.9 km
  • Dallam Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.4 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Dunelm (Soft Furnishings) Ltd.1.0 km
  • Lagado's Restaurant & Grill1.0 km
  • The Range Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Food Glorious Food0.6 km
  • Welcome Back Cafe0.6 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Antons Pizza0.8 km
  • Ultimate Customs0.3 km
  • Chutney's0.6 km
  • Long Lane Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Il Padrino0.7 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Maltings0.9 km
  • The Imperial Hotel0.6 km
  • Toby Carvery Warrington0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn (Warrington Central North)1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Warrington1.3 km
  • Warrington Central1.4 km
  • Warrington Bank Quay1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Longshaw Belle0.0 km
  • Norreys Avenue0.2 km
  • Southworth Avenue0.2 km
  • Norreys Avenue0.2 km
  • Hawthorne Street0.2 km