Postcode insights

WA3 5JW

Warrington Road

Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft

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Detailed insights for WA3 5JW

Overview

Postcode WA3 5JW is located in a rural village, within the Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Culcheth West & Croft area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Culcheth West & Croft is £62,502 per year. The nearest station is Glazebrook, about 2.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Culcheth West & Croft has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,083 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Culcheth West & Croft has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Culcheth West & Croft is £62,502 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from WA3 5JW.

Flood risk

No risk

Culcheth West & Croft near WA3 5JW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Glazebrook located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
229
Population density
59.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.15(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.21(-21%)
Shoplifting
12.35(+114%)
Vehicle crime
6.79(+13%)
Other theft
5.56(-16%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
213
93.01%
Other White
7
3.06%
Indian
4
1.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.87%
Caribbean
1
0.44%
Total population: 229

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
42.29%
Level 3 (A level)
33
16.42%
No qualifications
32
15.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
8.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.96%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
64.65%
Owns with a mortgage
25
25.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
5.05%
Social rents from council
2
2.02%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.02%
Total households: 99

Property prices in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft

Median price£386,000
Price per sq ft£326
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£264K – £547K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £386,000 (about £326 per square foot) in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,165,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached58£531,500£347
Semi-Detached47£300,500£310
Terraced13£243,000£267
Flats8£188,500£302

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£382,000£129,000£183,000£155,000
2017£331,000£141,500£206,750£189,950
2018£340,000£142,500£212,250£179,000
2019£387,500£177,500£220,000£206,000
2020£422,500£135,000£229,000£237,000
2021£437,500£124,000£248,500£235,000
2022£513,000£170,000£274,000£225,000
2023£480,000£208,000£295,000£249,000
2024£463,000£193,000£291,000£260,000
2025£538,000£182,000£287,500£262,500
2026£480,000£150,000£336,500£251,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£251£272£203£166
2017£248£211£213£230
2018£257£205£222£199
2019£275£253£236£252
2020£287£204£252£249
2021£317£213£266£254
2022£353£241£284£246
2023£360£284£308£277
2024£374£299£311£294
2025£367£279£310£289
2026£343£236£345£291
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA3 5JW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA3 5JW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 202535, Fowley Common Lane, Warrington, WA3 5JJDetachedFreehold£1,150,000
31 Mar 20256A, Fowley Common Lane, Warrington, WA3 5JJDetachedFreehold£450,000
16 May 20251, Ravenfield Close, Warrington, WA3 5PEDetachedFreehold£395,000
28 Mar 20254, Ravenfield Close, Warrington, WA3 5PEDetachedFreehold£650,000
26 Mar 202512, Ravenfield Close, Warrington, WA3 5PEDetachedFreehold£570,000

Schools

In the WA3 5JW postcode area, located within Culcheth West & Croft, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA3 5JW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miSecondaryCulcheth High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryCulcheth Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryGlazebury Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA3 5JW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA3 5JW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe MoorlandRavenfield Close, Warrington, WA3 5PEWalking directions to The Moorland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Warrington district (2025-26).

Band A£1,521
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,028
Band D£2,281
Band E£2,788
Band F£3,295
Band G£3,802
Band H£4,563

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA3 5JW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Janet Seddon

Culcheth, Glazebury & Croft - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Matt Smith

Culcheth, Glazebury & Croft - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Neil Johnson

Culcheth, Glazebury & Croft - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Charlotte Nichols

Warrington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWarringtonE06000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyWarrington NorthE14001564
ParishCulcheth and GlazeburyE04000324
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Culcheth West & CroftE02002590
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 001CE01012476
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA3 5JW

Is WA3 5JW (Culcheth West & Croft) safe?

The area around WA3 5JW records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WA3 5JW?

The median sale price around WA3 5JW in Culcheth West & Croft is £386,000 (about £326 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA3 5JW?

There are 3 schools close to WA3 5JW, including Culcheth High School (Good), Culcheth Community Primary School (Good) and Glazebury Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA3 5JW?

WA3 5JW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,083 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA3 5JW (Culcheth West & Croft) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA3 5JW is Charlotte Nichols (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Janet Seddon (Labour Party), Matt Smith (Labour Party) and Neil Johnson (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.