Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

PENNY LANE, WA5 4DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENNY LANE, WA5 4DS.

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

300

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 42,700 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA5 4DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WA5 4DS is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 81% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £145k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 12.9% year-on-year.

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

WA5 4DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Penny Lane, 0.3km from Collins Green in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Burtonwood and Winwick ward and the Warrington North constituency.

For families considering a move, WA5 4DS represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA5 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00062889 (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 4DS. The average age is 57.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 26%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 156,828

4 sales · Mean £ 157,414

Terraced

£ 124,000

24 sales · Mean £ 121,250

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

WA5 4DS has low crime rates — 25 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 offences5
Vehicle crime3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Burtonwood Community Primary School

Outstanding201 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School

Good156 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Pear Tree0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Earlestown2.1 km
  • St Helens Junction2.4 km
  • Newton-Le-Willows3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Collins Green Lane0.1 km
  • The Pear Tree0.1 km
  • The Pear Tree0.2 km
  • Broad Lane Corner0.2 km
  • Broad Lane Corner0.2 km