Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

WA5 1RR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA5 1RR.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WA5 1RR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA5 1RR is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Great Sankey in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall ward and the Warrington South constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA5, WA5 1RR offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 13 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 1RR are sourced from Output Area E00063042 (shared with 11 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 1RR. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

WA5 1RR has low crime rates — 13 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 offences24
Public order14
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Great Sankey Primary School

Good347 pupils0.4 km
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Penketh High School

Good848 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good275 pupils0.7 km
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Park Road Community Primary School

Good211 pupils0.8 km
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Chapelford Village Primary School

Good615 pupils1.0 km
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Penketh Primary School

Outstanding213 pupils1.1 km
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Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School

Good223 pupils1.3 km
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Penketh South Community Primary School

Good245 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Penketh Service Station0.8 km
  • Sextons Village Bakery0.7 km
  • Premier - Penketh Road0.8 km
  • Penketh Pool & Community Centre0.7 km
  • Station Pharmacy0.1 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Eagle Sports Club1.0 km
  • The Chapel House0.1 km
  • Woodlands0.1 km
  • Penketh & Gt Sankey Conserv C0.5 km
  • St Josephs Parish Centre0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Anmol Warrington Ltd.0.8 km
  • Oliver and Fagin's Restaurant and Bar0.7 km
  • Top Grill0.8 km
  • Casa Cafe's Ltd.0.7 km
  • Delgados0.7 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Zumu Sushi0.8 km
  • Golden City0.9 km
  • Penketh Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Lucky House0.9 km
  • Raj Bari0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co op0.1 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sankey for Penketh0.2 km
  • Warrington Bank Quay3.1 km
  • Warrington3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Sankey Station0.1 km
  • Highfield Avenue0.1 km
  • Highfield Avenue0.1 km
  • Police Station0.1 km
  • Police Station0.1 km