WA5 3XW is a sought-after residential area on Trentham Gardens, 1.0km 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 3XW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 59.8% year-on-year. 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 3XW are sourced from Output Area E00188804 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TRENTHAM GARDENS, WA5 3XW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRENTHAM GARDENS, WA5 3XW.
291
28
£ 59,700 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA5 3XW 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. WA5 3XW's low deprivation rank, 59% ownership, and £168k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £168k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 59.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA5 3XW. The average age is 27.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 59,000
6 sales · Mean £ 81,333
Semi-Detached
£ 219,995
6 sales · Mean £ 188,664
Detached
£ 269,995
6 sales · Mean £ 285,830
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA5 3XW 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.
school Local Schools
Great Sankey High School
Barrow Hall Community Primary School
Park Road Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Golden City1.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- One Stop Stores Ltd1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd0.9 km
- Elior UK0.4 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sankey for Penketh1.5 km
- St Helens Junction4.1 km
- Warrington Bank Quay4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Sankey Forum0.2 km
- Sankey Forum0.2 km
- Orion Boulevard0.2 km
- High School0.3 km
- Orion Boulevard0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA53XW · Data under Open Government Licence