Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

WA5 3AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA5 3AL.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 52,400 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA5 3AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WA5 3AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WA5 3AL is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Hood Manor in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Chapelford and Old Hall ward and the Warrington South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WA5 3AL offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WA5 3AL are sourced from Output Area E00188761 (shared with 9 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 3AL. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.7%
Asian / British Asian12.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

WA5 3AL has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences74
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order11
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Chapelford Village Primary School

Good615 pupils0.0 km
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Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School

Good223 pupils0.7 km
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Great Sankey Primary School

Good347 pupils1.0 km
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Westbrook Old Hall Primary School

Good359 pupils1.1 km
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St Gregory's Catholic High School

Good1162 pupils1.3 km
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St Philip (Westbrook) CofE Aided Primary School

Good592 pupils1.3 km
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Penketh High School

Good848 pupils1.3 km
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Park Road Community Primary School

Good211 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Station Pharmacy1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Crosfields Recreation Club Community Interest Group1.0 km
  • Chapelford Farm Pub Restaurant0.1 km
  • The Chapel House1.0 km
  • Woodlands1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Jade Garden1.0 km
  • Traditions Sandwich Shop1.0 km
  • Chicago Pizza0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co op0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Jenirics0.2 km
  • Stitch Station1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sankey for Penketh1.0 km
  • Warrington Bank Quay2.6 km
  • Warrington2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Chapelford Farm0.1 km
  • Chapelford Farm0.2 km
  • Chapelford Sainsburys0.2 km
  • Chapelford Sainsburys0.2 km
  • Warrington West Railway Station0.3 km