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.
PHOENIX PLACE, WA5 8HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PHOENIX PLACE, WA5 8HB.
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£ 59,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Chapelford Village Primary School
Barrow Hall Community Primary School
Park Road Community Primary School
Great Sankey Primary School
Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School
Great Sankey High School
St Philip (Westbrook) CofE Aided Primary School
Penketh High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Jade Garden0.9 km
- Traditions Sandwich Shop0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Jenirics0.3 km
- Stitch Station0.9 km
- McDonald's Restaurant0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Chapelford Farm Pub Restaurant0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Co op0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WA58HB · Data under Open Government Licence