Postcode WA5 1DF is located in an urban city, within the Great Sankey South area 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 median sale price in Great Sankey South is £215,000 (around £246 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £265,000. The nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 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 14,631 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% 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 13.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA5 1DF.
Central Warrington near WA5 1DF has very low 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Warrington Bank Quay | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Bank Quay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sankey Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Sankey Recreation Ground |
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Great Sankey South area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £327,000 | £327 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £241,000 | £265 |
| Terraced | 49 | £174,000 | £207 |
| 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 | £225,000 | £188,000 |
| 2026 | £287,500 | £106,750 | £255,000 | £174,000 |
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 | £263 | £206 |
| 2026 | £306 | £194 | £282 | £213 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA5 1DF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2026 | 78, Snowberry Crescent, Warrington, WA5 1DW | Detached | Leasehold | £370,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 51, Snowberry Crescent, Warrington, WA5 1DA | Terraced | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 55, Snowberry Crescent, Warrington, WA5 1DA | Terraced | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 1, Hepherd Street, Warrington, WA5 1EA | Terraced | Leasehold | £154,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 6, Larkspur Grove, Warrington, WA5 1BP | Terraced | Leasehold | £240,000 |
In the WA5 1DF postcode area, located within Central Warrington, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2024. | |
Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Jul 2024
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Mar 2024
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| 0.7 mi | Secondary | St Gregory's Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2019. | |
St Gregory's Catholic High School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Nov 2019
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA5 1DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sankey Late Shop | 271 Old Liverpool Road, Warrington, WA5 1BT | Walking directions to Sankey Late Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Warrington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA5 1DF, 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 1DF 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WA5 1DF in Great Sankey South is £215,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WA5 1DF, including Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery (Outstanding), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and St Gregory's Catholic High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA5 1DF is Warrington Bank Quay, about 1,352 m away.
WA5 1DF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,631 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 1DF 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).