Postcode insights

WA5 1NR

Wellfield Street

Bewsey and Whitecross

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Detailed insights for WA5 1NR

Overview

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 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 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Sankey Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Central Warrington has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.1%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Central Warrington is £40,790 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 81 ft away from WA5 1NR.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Warrington near WA5 1NR 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 1NR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA5 1NR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSankey Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Sankey Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
417
Population density
1,857.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.33(+16%)
Public order
9.04(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.78(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.78(-25%)
Other theft
3.77(-43%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
303
72.32%
Other White
74
17.66%
Other Asian
11
2.63%
African
8
1.91%
Other
6
1.43%
Total population: 419

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
25.64%
Level 3 (A level)
79
22.51%
No qualifications
65
18.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
13.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
9.69%
Total 16+ residents: 351

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
28.64%
Other social rented
49
24.62%
Owns outright
44
22.11%
Owns with a mortgage
40
20.1%
Social rents from council
5
2.51%
Total households: 199

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA5 1NR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA5 1NR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 2025109, Wellfield Street, Warrington, WA5 1NRTerracedLeasehold£145,000
21 Mar 202592, Wellfield Street, Warrington, WA5 1NRTerracedLeasehold£134,000
13 May 202697, Whitecross Road, Warrington, WA5 1LSFlatsLeasehold£92,000
27 Mar 202679, Fox Street, Warrington, WA5 1NZTerracedLeasehold£87,500
10 Feb 202664, Fox Street, Warrington, WA5 1NZTerracedLeasehold£100,000

Schools

In the WA5 1NR postcode area, located within Central Warrington, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA5 1NR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryWarrington St Barnabas CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryEvelyn Street Primary Academy and NurseryAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA5 1NR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA5 1NR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons Daily2 Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1NFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miFaz's Convenience Store22 Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1NEWalking directions to Faz's Convenience Store
0.4 miSankey Late Shop271 Old Liverpool Road, Warrington, WA5 1BTWalking directions to Sankey Late Shop
0.4 miSpar176 Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1PHWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodLovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1QGWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

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 1NR, 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)Central WarringtonE02002607
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 018BE01012458
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA5 1NR

Is WA5 1NR (Central Warrington) safe?

The area around WA5 1NR 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.

What is the average house price near WA5 1NR?

The median sale price around WA5 1NR in Central Warrington is £175,000 (about £204 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA5 1NR?

There are 10 schools close to WA5 1NR, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School (Good) and Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA5 1NR?

The closest station to WA5 1NR is Warrington Bank Quay, about 853 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA5 1NR?

WA5 1NR 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).

Who represents WA5 1NR (Central Warrington) in Parliament and on the local council?

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