WA5 4HJ is a safe, established residential area on Fairclough Street in Burtonwood. Administratively it sits within Burtonwood and Winwick ward and the Warrington North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA5 4HJ are sourced from Output Area E00062886 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRCLOUGH STREET, WA5 4HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRCLOUGH STREET, WA5 4HJ.
214
40
£ 42,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA5 4HJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
WA5 4HJ is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 10.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA5 4HJ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 97,750
44 sales · Mean £ 102,102
Semi-Detached
£ 95,000
3 sales · Mean £ 92,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WA5 4HJ has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School
Burtonwood Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Numark Pharmacy Ltd0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Burtonwood Catholic Club0.2 km
- Chapel House0.4 km
- St Michaels Parish Hall0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Woody's0.1 km
- Burtonwood Coffee Company Limited0.7 km
- Village Cafe0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Raj0.0 km
- Village Fryer0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Helens Junction2.7 km
- Earlestown2.8 km
- Newton-Le-Willows4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Acton Road0.1 km
- Acton Road0.1 km
- Fairclough Street0.1 km
- Fairclough Street0.1 km
- Clay Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WA54HJ · Data under Open Government Licence