WA5 0DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Southworth Avenue, 0.5km 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 0DU is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £75k, 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 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00062821 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHWORTH AVENUE, WA5 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHWORTH AVENUE, WA5 0DU.
406
29
£ 36,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA5 0DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 71% of tenure in WA5 0DU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA5 0DU. The average age is 28.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 75,000
1 sales · Mean £ 75,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA5 0DU has low crime rates — 43 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
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Callands Community Primary School
Westbrook Old Hall Primary School
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School
Beamont Collegiate Academy
Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Nisa Local0.6 km
- Stanley Wine Shop0.9 km
- Tina's0.2 km
- Shell Longford Bridge Service Station0.7 km
- Pranays Mini Market & Off Licence0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Curry's PC World0.8 km
- Gullivers World Theme Park0.8 km
- Nando's Chickenland Ltd0.8 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.7 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Subway0.7 km
- Aleef0.9 km
- New Eastern Pearl0.2 km
- Kings Garden0.6 km
- Long Lane Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Imperial Hotel0.8 km
- Toby Carvery Warrington0.9 km
- The Maltings0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington1.5 km
- Warrington Central1.7 km
- Warrington Bank Quay2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Transport Club0.1 km
- Transport Club0.1 km
- Southworth Avenue0.1 km
- Longshaw Belle0.2 km
- Norreys Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA50DU · Data under Open Government Licence