Postcode WA5 1NS is located in an urban city, within the Bewsey and Whitecross 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 Bewsey and Whitecross is £175,000 (around £222 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £130,000 and £225,000. The nearest station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 0.6 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.
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 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from WA5 1NS.
Central Warrington near WA5 1NS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 119 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Bewsey and Whitecross area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £458,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £351,250 | £330 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £205,000 | £244 |
| Terraced | 42 | £170,000 | £197 |
| Flats | 35 | £130,000 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £393,917 | £121,500 | £197,500 | £172,500 |
| 2026 | £380,000 | £130,000 | £225,000 | £175,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £351 | £191 | £212 | £201 |
| 2026 | £372 | £212 | £293 | £202 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA5 1NS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | 79, Fox Street, Warrington, WA5 1NZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £87,500 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 79, Fox Street, Warrington, WA5 1NZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £87,500 | |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 64, Fox Street, Warrington, WA5 1NZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 79, Fox Street, Warrington, WA5 1NZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £79,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 49, Fox Street, Warrington, WA5 1NZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £126,850 |
In the WA5 1NS postcode area, located within Central Warrington, there are 7 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 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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| 0.3 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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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Unrated. | |
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School ratingInspection information
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA5 1NS
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Old Liverpool Road, Warrington, WA5 1AP | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 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 |
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 1NS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Roddy
Bewsey & Whitecross - Elected 31 Jul 2025
Sarah Hall
Warrington South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA5 1NS 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 1NS in Bewsey and Whitecross is £175,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to WA5 1NS, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), St Gregory's Catholic High School (Good) and Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WA5 1NS is Warrington Bank Quay, about 907 m away.
WA5 1NS 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 1NS 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).