WA5 1RF is a sought-after residential area on Beechwood Avenue, 0.3km from Great Sankey in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall ward and the Warrington South constituency.
For serious buyers, WA5 1RF is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for WA5 1RF are sourced from Output Area E00063044 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECHWOOD AVENUE, WA5 1RF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHWOOD AVENUE, WA5 1RF.
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47
£ 49,300 /yr
54%
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
WA5 1RF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA5 1RF. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA5 1RF has low crime rates — 14 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
Penketh High School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Great Sankey Primary School
Park Road Community Primary School
Penketh Primary School
Chapelford Village Primary School
Great Sankey High School
Penketh South Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Penketh Service Station0.8 km
- Sextons Village Bakery0.6 km
- Premier - Penketh Road1.0 km
- Penketh Pool & Community Centre0.6 km
- Station Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Anmol Warrington Ltd.0.8 km
- Oliver and Fagin's Restaurant and Bar0.8 km
- Top Grill0.8 km
- Casa Cafe's Ltd.0.5 km
- Delgados0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Zumu Sushi0.8 km
- Golden City0.7 km
- Penketh Fish Bar0.6 km
- Dragon Inn0.9 km
- Harry's Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Chapel House0.3 km
- Woodlands0.3 km
- The Butchers Arms1.0 km
- Penketh & Gt Sankey Conserv C0.4 km
- St Josephs Parish Centre0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co op0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sankey for Penketh0.1 km
- Warrington Bank Quay3.3 km
- Warrington3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Police Station0.1 km
- Police Station0.1 km
- Sankey for Penketh Rail Station0.2 km
- Sankey Station0.2 km
- Sankey Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WA51RF · Data under Open Government Licence