WA5 0HU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dagnall Avenue, 0.4km from Dallam in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Bewsey and Whitecross ward and the Warrington South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WA5 0HU is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k. 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 0HU are sourced from Output Area E00062816 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DAGNALL AVENUE, WA5 0HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAGNALL AVENUE, WA5 0HU.
388
32
£ 36,700 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA5 0HU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WA5 0HU has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0HU. The average age is 32.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 136,000
3 sales · Mean £ 153,000
Terraced
£ 151,000
1 sales · Mean £ 151,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA5 0HU has low crime rates — 36 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
Callands Community Primary School
Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School
Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Beamont Collegiate Academy
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Bewsey Lodge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Dunelm (Soft Furnishings) Ltd.0.5 km
- Costa Drive Thru0.7 km
- Curry's PC World0.5 km
- Nando's Chickenland Ltd0.5 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.6 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Nisa Local0.2 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Sally Salon Services Ltd0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Long Lane Fish Bar0.8 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Aleef0.7 km
- Callands Fryer0.8 km
- New Eastern Pearl0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hoop and Mallet0.8 km
- The Stonemill0.8 km
- Toby Carvery Warrington0.9 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Co op1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warrington2.3 km
- Warrington Central2.4 km
- Warrington Bank Quay2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Harrison Square0.3 km
- Harrison Square0.3 km
- Hawley's Lane0.5 km
- Hawley's Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WA50HU · Data under Open Government Licence