Postcode WA5 1BB is located in an urban city, within the Great Sankey South ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Warrington area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Sankey Recreation Ground.
Central Warrington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,639 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Central Warrington has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from WA5 1BB.
Central Warrington near WA5 1BB has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Warrington Bank Quay | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Bank Quay |
| 1 mi | Warrington Central | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sankey Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Sankey Recreation Ground |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Great Sankey South area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £525,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £329,475 | £314 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £225,000 | £261 |
| Terraced | 46 | £187,000 | £210 |
| Flats | 6 | £121,750 | £194 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £201,500 | £65,000 | £145,000 | £115,000 |
| 2017 | £210,250 | £73,250 | £149,725 | £115,500 |
| 2018 | £243,000 | £70,000 | £162,000 | £121,000 |
| 2019 | £202,000 | £74,000 | £170,000 | £130,000 |
| 2020 | £263,000 | £77,500 | £173,000 | £128,000 |
| 2021 | £277,500 | £105,000 | £184,500 | £156,000 |
| 2022 | £286,000 | £87,750 | £216,750 | £181,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £99,000 | £230,000 | £182,000 |
| 2024 | £295,000 | £106,000 | £235,750 | £179,000 |
| 2025 | £329,475 | £130,000 | £220,000 | £188,000 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | £106,750 | £245,000 | £195,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £201 | £125 | £168 | £119 |
| 2017 | £202 | £142 | £181 | £131 |
| 2018 | £208 | £141 | £184 | £132 |
| 2019 | £223 | £139 | £189 | £150 |
| 2020 | £234 | £162 | £193 | £150 |
| 2021 | £259 | £172 | £216 | £167 |
| 2022 | £300 | £186 | £276 | £211 |
| 2023 | £283 | £188 | £259 | £201 |
| 2024 | £324 | £212 | £254 | £207 |
| 2025 | £291 | £242 | £265 | £206 |
| 2026 | £327 | £194 | £246 | £245 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA5 1BB.
In the WA5 1BB postcode area, located within Central Warrington, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA5 1BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sankey Late Shop | 271 Old Liverpool Road, Warrington, WA5 1BT | Walking directions to Sankey Late Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 2 Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1NF | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 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 1BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Laura Watson
Great Sankey South - Elected 2 May 2024
Leah Hussain
Great Sankey South - Elected 2 May 2024
Mo Hussain
Great Sankey South - Elected 2 May 2024
Sarah Hall
Warrington South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA5 1BB records about 71 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 drugs.
The median sale price around WA5 1BB in Central Warrington is £210,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WA5 1BB, including Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and St Gregory's Catholic High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA5 1BB is Warrington Bank Quay, about 822 m away.
WA5 1BB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,639 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 1BB is Sarah Hall (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Laura Watson (Labour Party), Leah Hussain (Labour Party) and Mo Hussain (Labour Party).
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.