Postcode WA5 1LJ is located in an urban city, within the Penketh and Cuerdley ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Hood Manor & Sankey Bridges area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hood Manor & Sankey Bridges is £50,274 per year. The nearest station is Warrington West located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Whittle Brook Park.
Hood Manor & Sankey Bridges has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,718 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Hood Manor & Sankey Bridges has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hood Manor & Sankey Bridges is £50,274 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 205 ft away from WA5 1LJ.
Hood Manor & Sankey Bridges near WA5 1LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Warrington West located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Warrington West | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington West |
| 0.5 mi | Sankey For Penketh | N/A | Walking directions to Sankey For Penketh |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whittle Brook Park | Medium | Walking directions to Whittle Brook Park |
| 0.4 mi | Marina Park | Small | Walking directions to Marina Park |
| 0.4 mi | Vicarage Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Vicarage Community Park |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Penketh and Cuerdley area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £655,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £340,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £231,125 |
10 year median price trend in Penketh and Cuerdley
In the WA5 1LJ postcode area, located within Hood Manor & Sankey Bridges, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA5 1LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Liverpool Road, Warrington, WA5 1QY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 52 Warrington Road, Warrington, WA5 2JW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 2 Hawthorne Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 1RJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | BP Shop | 92 Warrington Road, Warrington, WA5 2JZ | Walking directions to BP Shop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.