WA5 3DW is a sought-after residential area on Alderbank Road, 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 3DW offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k. 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 3DW are sourced from Output Area E00063017 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDERBANK ROAD, WA5 3DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDERBANK ROAD, WA5 3DW.
281
48
£ 49,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA5 3DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WA5 3DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £310k, 94% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA5 3DW. The average age is 48.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
4 sales · Mean £ 255,000
Detached
£ 374,000
3 sales · Mean £ 364,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA5 3DW has low crime rates — 10 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.
school Local Schools
Great Sankey Primary School
Chapelford Village Primary School
Penketh High School
Park Road Community Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School
Great Sankey High School
Barrow Hall Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Chapel House0.4 km
- Woodlands0.4 km
- Penketh & Gt Sankey Conserv C0.9 km
- Chapelford Farm Pub Restaurant0.6 km
- St Josephs Parish Centre1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Golden City0.8 km
- Jade Garden0.3 km
- Traditions Sandwich Shop0.3 km
- Emilios1.0 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Station Pharmacy0.3 km
- Londis - Penketh Service Station0.9 km
- Penketh Service Station (Lane Ends)0.9 km
- Select Off Licence1.0 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Casa1.0 km
- Shannon Bradshaw Community Centre0.9 km
- Jenirics0.6 km
- Stitch Station0.3 km
- Casa Cafe's Ltd.1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co op0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sankey for Penketh0.3 km
- Warrington Bank Quay3.1 km
- Warrington3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Sankey Station0.2 km
- Sankey for Penketh Rail Station0.3 km
- Sankey Station0.3 km
- Charles Avenue0.3 km
- Highfield Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WA53DW · Data under Open Government Licence