Postcode WA5 1AU is located in an urban city, within the Bewsey and Whitecross ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Warrington area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 238.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Warrington is £40,790 per year. The nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bank Park.
Central Warrington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,003 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Central Warrington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 238.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Warrington is £40,790 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 154 ft away from WA5 1AU.
Central Warrington near WA5 1AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Warrington Bank Quay | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Bank Quay |
| 0.5 mi | Warrington Central | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bank Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bank Park |
| 0.5 mi | Queens Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Queens Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £382,500 | £330 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £202,500 | £204 |
| Terraced | 45 | £150,000 | £182 |
| Flats | 27 | £125,000 | £198 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA5 1AU.
In the WA5 1AU postcode area, located within Central Warrington, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA5 1AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Crosfield Street, Warrington, WA1 1UP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Liverpool Road, Warrington, WA1 1UD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Pak World Supermarket | 111 Bewsey Road, Bewsey, Warrington, WA5 0JT | Walking directions to Pak World Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1QG | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Faz's Convenience Store | 22 Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1NE | Walking directions to Faz's Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Warrington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA5 1AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Roddy
Bewsey & Whitecross - Elected 31 Jul 2025
Sarah Hall
Warrington South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA5 1AU records about 238 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 drugs.
The median sale price around WA5 1AU in Central Warrington is £175,000 (about £204 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WA5 1AU, including Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School (Good), St Alban's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA5 1AU is Warrington Bank Quay, about 707 m away.
WA5 1AU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,003 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Warrington South covering WA5 1AU 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).
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.