Postcode Analysis Warrington, North West

CALIFORNIA CLOSE, WA5 8WU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALIFORNIA CLOSE, WA5 8WU.

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

420

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 52,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. WA5 8WU's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £329k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 8.2% year-on-year.

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

WA5 8WU is a sought-after residential area on California Close, 0.5km from Old Hall 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 8WU offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 93% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £329k, down 8.2% 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 8WU are sourced from Output Area E00172887 (shared with 7 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 8WU. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.3%
Asian / British Asian14.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 300,000

25 sales · Mean £ 303,778

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

WA5 8WU has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Westbrook Old Hall Primary School

Good359 pupils0.6 km
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St Philip (Westbrook) CofE Aided Primary School

Good592 pupils0.7 km
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Chapelford Village Primary School

Good615 pupils0.7 km
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Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School

Good223 pupils1.1 km
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St Gregory's Catholic High School

Good1162 pupils1.5 km
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Callands Community Primary School

Outstanding390 pupils1.5 km
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Bewsey Lodge Primary School

Good357 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Cohens Chemist0.7 km
  • Greggs Plc0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Chapelford Farm Pub Restaurant0.8 km
  • The Maltings1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Asda Westbrook0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Compass Group Ltd0.7 km
  • Jenirics0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sankey for Penketh1.7 km
  • Warrington2.6 km
  • Warrington Bank Quay2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Morton Close0.1 km
  • Morton Close0.1 km
  • Boston Boulevard0.3 km
  • Boston Boulevard0.3 km
  • Gregory Close0.3 km