Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

WATERWAYS, WA5 1HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERWAYS, WA5 1HA.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA5 1HA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WA5 1HA's 64% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 13.9% year-on-year.

home £207,350 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA5 1HA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterways, 0.4km from Hood Manor in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Great Sankey South ward and the Warrington South constituency.

For families considering a move, WA5 1HA represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £207k, down 13.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA5 1HA are sourced from Output Area E00063027 (shared with 8 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 1HA. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

7 sales · Mean £ 167,221

Detached

£ 261,500

4 sales · Mean £ 250,750

Terraced

£ 165,000

3 sales · Mean £ 162,333

Flat

£ 99,000

1 sales · Mean £ 99,000

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

WA5 1HA has low crime rates — 35 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.

Violence and sexual offences88
Public order18
Other theft11
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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St Gregory's Catholic High School

Good1162 pupils0.5 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils0.7 km
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Westbrook Old Hall Primary School

Good359 pupils0.7 km
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Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Good200 pupils0.8 km
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Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School

Good223 pupils0.8 km
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Bewsey Lodge Primary School

Good357 pupils0.8 km
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School

Good190 pupils1.1 km
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Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery

Outstanding335 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Rose Inn1.0 km
  • The Maltings0.7 km
  • The Brooklands0.5 km
  • The Hatter0.7 km
  • The Imperial Hotel0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • David Lloyd Club0.9 km
  • Cafe Blu0.4 km
  • G & Gs Cafe0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Hee Kee Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Spar Texaco0.4 km
  • Tatry UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Il Padrino0.7 km
  • Twin Chef0.7 km
  • Uncle Don's Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • New River Queen Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Taste0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Payne Close0.2 km
  • Payne Close0.3 km
  • Nansen Close0.4 km
  • Nansen Close0.4 km
  • St Gregorys School0.5 km