Postcode WA5 1SZ 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 very high crime levels, with around 245.8 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 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Bank Park.
Central Warrington has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,003 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Central Warrington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 245.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.2% 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 290 ft away from WA5 1SZ.
Central Warrington near WA5 1SZ 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 |
| 0.7 mi | Warrington Central | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bank Park | Medium | Walking directions to Bank Park |
| 0.4 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 1SZ postcode area, located within Central Warrington, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA5 1SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Faz's Convenience Store | 22 Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1NE | Walking directions to Faz's Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 2 Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1NF | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1QG | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Crosfield Street, Warrington, WA1 1UP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 176 Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1PH | Walking directions to Spar |
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.