WA5 1JS is a sought-after residential area on Maliston Road, 0.9km from Hood Manor in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Great Sankey South ward and the Warrington South constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 34.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA5 1JS are sourced from Output Area E00063049 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALISTON ROAD, WA5 1JS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALISTON ROAD, WA5 1JS.
279
44
£ 43,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA5 1JS spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 34.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA5 1JS. The average age is 44.0. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
5 sales · Mean £ 157,790
Semi-Detached
£ 196,250
10 sales · Mean £ 192,050
Detached
£ 312,500
2 sales · Mean £ 312,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA5 1JS has low crime rates — 19 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
Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School
Great Sankey Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Chapelford Village Primary School
Penketh High School
Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Londis - Penketh Service Station0.4 km
- Penketh Service Station (Lane Ends)0.4 km
- Select Off Licence0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Best One0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Rose Inn0.5 km
- Crosfields Recreation Club Community Interest Group0.6 km
- Eagle Sports Club0.6 km
- The Chapel House0.9 km
- Woodlands0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- David Lloyd Club0.6 km
- Anmol Warrington Ltd.1.0 km
- Oliver and Fagin's Restaurant and Bar0.9 km
- Top Grill1.0 km
- Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Peace Centre Ltd0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- New Summer Palace0.8 km
- The B Balanced Company Kitchen0.5 km
- Zumu Sushi1.0 km
- Golden City0.7 km
- The Street Food Project0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co op0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sankey for Penketh1.2 km
- Warrington Bank Quay2.1 km
- Warrington2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Footbridge0.2 km
- Footbridge0.2 km
- Maliston Road0.3 km
- Maliston Road0.3 km
- Almer Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA51JS · Data under Open Government Licence