Postcode WA5 1NR 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 high crime levels, with around 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Warrington is £40,790 per year. The nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Sankey Recreation Ground.
Central Warrington has a high 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 81.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 81 ft away from WA5 1NR.
Central Warrington near WA5 1NR 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 0.5 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 |
| 0.9 mi | Warrington Central | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sankey Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Sankey Recreation Ground |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £157,000 in Bewsey and Whitecross area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,250 up to £322,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £273,000 |
| Flats | 27 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 63 | £159,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bewsey and Whitecross
In the WA5 1NR postcode area, located within Central Warrington, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA5 1NR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 2 Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1NF | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Faz's Convenience Store | 22 Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1NE | Walking directions to Faz's Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Sankey Late Shop | 271 Old Liverpool Road, Warrington, WA5 1BT | Walking directions to Sankey Late Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 176 Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1PH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1QG | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
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.