Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

PHOENIX PLACE, WA5 8HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PHOENIX PLACE, WA5 8HB.

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Population

387

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 59,700 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA5 8HB 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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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WA5 8HB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £287k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 11.1% year-on-year.

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

WA5 8HB is a sought-after residential area on Phoenix Place, 0.8km from Great Sankey in Warrington. Administratively it sits within Chapelford and Old Hall ward and the Warrington South constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA5, WA5 8HB offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 75% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k, down 11.1% 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 8HB are sourced from Output Area E00188887 (shared with 6 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 8HB. The average age is 28.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.8%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 226,500

8 sales · Mean £ 229,625

Detached

£ 256,250

6 sales · Mean £ 266,416

Semi-Detached

£ 186,000

6 sales · Mean £ 212,333

Flat

£ 102,000

2 sales · Mean £ 102,000

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

WA5 8HB has low crime rates — 18 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.

Violence and sexual offences60
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order8
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Chapelford Village Primary School

Good615 pupils0.5 km
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Barrow Hall Community Primary School

Good633 pupils1.0 km
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Park Road Community Primary School

Good211 pupils1.1 km
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Great Sankey Primary School

Good347 pupils1.2 km
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Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School

Good223 pupils1.2 km
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Great Sankey High School

Good2118 pupils1.2 km
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St Philip (Westbrook) CofE Aided Primary School

Good592 pupils1.2 km
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Penketh High School

Good848 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Jade Garden0.9 km
  • Traditions Sandwich Shop0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Jenirics0.3 km
  • Stitch Station0.9 km
  • McDonald's Restaurant0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Chapelford Farm Pub Restaurant0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Co op0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Station Pharmacy0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sankey for Penketh0.9 km
  • Warrington Bank Quay3.1 km
  • Warrington3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Boulevard0.1 km
  • The Boulevard0.1 km
  • Chapelford Sainsburys0.3 km
  • Chapelford Sainsburys0.3 km
  • Portland Road East0.3 km