Postcode insights

WA5 1NB

Lovely Lane

Bewsey and Whitecross

Interactive map showing WA5 1NB and surrounding area

Detailed insights for WA5 1NB

Overview

Postcode WA5 1NB 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 197.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 Bank Quay, about 0.5 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
197
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
48.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Bewsey & Dallam has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,581 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bewsey & Dallam has a very high crime rate, with approximately 197.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.5%

Approximately 48.5% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from WA5 1NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Bewsey & Dallam near WA5 1NB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA5 1NB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Warrington Bank Quay

N/A

Walking directions to Warrington Bank Quay
0.8 mi

Warrington Central

N/A

Walking directions to Warrington Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA5 1NB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBank ParkMediumWalking directions to Bank Park
0.3 miSankey Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Sankey Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
10,671.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
111.63(+199%)
Public order
21.15(+109%)
Other theft
17.63(+167%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.51(+50%)
Drugs
12.93(+232%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
181
62.85%
Other White
51
17.71%
Pakistani
17
5.9%
Other
9
3.12%
African
7
2.43%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
34.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
18.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.32%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.55%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
41
30.15%
Owns outright
28
20.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
20.59%
Social rents from council
25
18.38%
Owns with a mortgage
14
10.29%
Total households: 136

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA5 1NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA5 1NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Apr 202559, Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1NBTerracedLeasehold£230,000
20 Aug 2025142, Leicester Street, Warrington, WA5 1TBFlatsLeasehold£82,500
28 Mar 2025127, Leicester Street, Warrington, WA5 1TBTerracedFreehold£120,000
09 Jul 2025122, Bostock Street, Warrington, WA5 1TUTerracedLeasehold£144,500
29 May 20251, Hatchmere Close, Warrington, WA5 1PFTerracedFreehold£100,000

Schools

In the WA5 1NB postcode area, located within Bewsey & Dallam, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA5 1NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWarrington St Barnabas CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableWarrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11Miscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA5 1NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA5 1NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFaz's Convenience Store22 Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1NEWalking directions to Faz's Convenience Store
0.1 miMorrisons Daily2 Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1NFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miSpar176 Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1PHWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miM&S Simply FoodLovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1QGWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.4 miIcelandCrosfield Street, Warrington, WA1 1UPWalking directions to Iceland

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 1NB, 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 013DE01012457
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA5 1NB

Is WA5 1NB (Bewsey & Dallam) safe?

The area around WA5 1NB records about 197 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near WA5 1NB?

The median sale price around WA5 1NB 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 1NB?

There are 10 schools close to WA5 1NB, including Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School (Good), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA5 1NB?

The closest station to WA5 1NB is Warrington Bank Quay, about 844 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA5 1NB?

WA5 1NB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,581 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA5 1NB (Bewsey & Dallam) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington South covering WA5 1NB 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.