Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

WHITWELL CLOSE, WA5 3HW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITWELL CLOSE, WA5 3HW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

320

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA5 3HW 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WA5 3HW combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£347k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

WA5 3HW is a sought-after residential area on Whitwell Close, 0.6km from Lingley Green in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall ward and the Warrington South constituency.

For serious buyers, WA5 3HW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 95% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k. 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 3HW are sourced from Output Area E00063011 (shared with 7 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 3HW. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 332,475

8 sales · Mean £ 334,368

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

WA5 3HW has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Great Sankey High School

Good2118 pupils0.7 km
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Park Road Community Primary School

Good211 pupils0.9 km
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Barrow Hall Community Primary School

Good633 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good275 pupils1.2 km
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Penketh Primary School

Outstanding213 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Stanley Wines0.7 km
  • Ace of Hearts Filling Station0.8 km
  • Snoutwood Trotters Ltd0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Trigger Pond0.5 km
  • The Butchers Arms0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Elior UK0.5 km
  • The Hayloft0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.7 km
  • Dragon Inn0.7 km
  • Golden City0.8 km
  • Subway0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sankey for Penketh1.5 km
  • St Helens Junction4.4 km
  • Warrington Bank Quay4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lingley Green Avenue0.2 km
  • Lingley Green Avenue0.2 km
  • Lingley Green Avenue0.2 km
  • Lingley Green Avenue0.2 km
  • North West Fire & Control Centre0.4 km