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WA5 0FL

Salton Gardens

Bewsey and Whitecross

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Detailed insights for WA5 0FL

Overview

Postcode WA5 0FL is located in an urban city, within the Bewsey and Whitecross ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Bewsey & Dallam area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bewsey & Dallam is £40,298 per year. The nearest station is Warrington Central, about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sankey Valley Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Bewsey & Dallam has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,624 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bewsey & Dallam has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Bewsey & Dallam is £40,298 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA5 0FL.

Flood risk

No risk

Bewsey & Dallam near WA5 0FL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA5 0FL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSankey Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Sankey Valley Park
0.3 miBewsey ParkSmallWalking directions to Bewsey Park
0.5 miTwenty Acre ParkSmallWalking directions to Twenty Acre Park

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
3,607.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.3(-5%)
Public order
9.21(-9%)
Shoplifting
8.83(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.06(-55%)
Drugs
5.76(+48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
271
80.42%
Indian
26
7.72%
Other White
8
2.37%
Pakistani
7
2.08%
Chinese
6
1.78%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
33.96%
Level 3 (A level)
61
22.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
15.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.19%
No qualifications
27
10.07%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
74
59.68%
Owns outright
32
25.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.9%
Other social rented
1
0.81%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Bewsey and Whitecross

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£204
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £220K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £204 per square foot) in Bewsey and Whitecross area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £458,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bewsey and Whitecross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£382,500£330
Semi-Detached24£202,500£204
Terraced45£150,000£182
Flats27£125,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bewsey and Whitecross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bewsey and Whitecross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223,000£146,500£112,000£92,500
2017£165,000£104,000£116,150£92,000
2018£157,000£132,750£124,150£106,500
2019£208,000£110,000£139,500£103,200
2020£170,000£95,500£127,475£107,000
2021£182,000£104,000£144,175£140,000
2022£309,495£115,000£189,000£145,000
2023£352,495£120,000£296,995£140,000
2024£377,998£115,000£185,000£140,000
2025£380,000£121,500£205,000£170,000
2026£277,500£127,500£208,750£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bewsey and Whitecross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bewsey and Whitecross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£232£119£119
2017£194£162£139£112
2018£175£164£156£126
2019£240£163£164£128
2020£214£155£149£136
2021£227£163£179£167
2022£310£173£215£179
2023£328£188£289£180
2024£353£178£242£170
2025£330£191£216£201
2026£283£200£239£171
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bewsey and Whitecross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bewsey and Whitecross in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA5 0FL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA5 0FL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Apr 20252, Levisham Gardens, Warrington, WA5 0GDSemi-DetachedFreehold£203,000
13 Oct 20251, Brompton Gardens, Warrington, WA5 0GESemi-DetachedFreehold£273,000
29 Sept 20259, Brompton Gardens, Warrington, WA5 0GEDetachedFreehold£318,000
14 Mar 202510, Brompton Gardens, Warrington, WA5 0GEDetachedFreehold£305,000
04 Feb 20253, Helmsley Close, Warrington, WA5 0GFDetachedFreehold£286,000

Schools

In the WA5 0FL postcode area, located within Bewsey & Dallam, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA5 0FL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBewsey Lodge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWestbrook Old Hall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableWarrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11Miscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA5 0FL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA5 0FL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily302A Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 0ABWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miSpar176 Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1PHWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodLovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1QGWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.4 miSparFrobisher Court, Warrington, WA5 9PQWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miPranay's Mini Market55 Haryngton Avenue, Bewsey, Warrington, WA5 0AYWalking directions to Pranay's Mini Market

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 WA5 0FL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Roddy

Bewsey & Whitecross - Elected 31 Jul 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Sarah Hall

Warrington South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWarringtonE06000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyWarrington SouthE14001565
ParishWarrington, unparished areaE43000007
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bewsey & DallamE02002602
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 013BE01012454
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WA5 0FL

Is WA5 0FL (Bewsey & Dallam) safe?

The area around WA5 0FL records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, public order and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near WA5 0FL?

The median sale price around WA5 0FL in Bewsey & Dallam is £175,000 (about £204 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA5 0FL?

There are 12 schools close to WA5 0FL, including Bewsey Lodge Primary School (Good), Westbrook Old Hall Primary School (Good) and Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA5 0FL?

WA5 0FL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,624 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA5 0FL (Bewsey & Dallam) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington South covering WA5 0FL is Sarah Hall (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Roddy (Reform UK).

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.