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.
WATERWAYS, WA5 1HA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERWAYS, WA5 1HA.
307
45
£ 43,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Westbrook Old Hall Primary School
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School
Bewsey Lodge Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WA51HA · Data under Open Government Licence