Postcode WA5 3HB is located in an urban city, within the Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Great Sankey area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Great Sankey is £49,300 per year. The nearest station is Sankey For Penketh located about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Whittle Hall Park.
Great Sankey has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,769 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Great Sankey has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 31.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Great Sankey is £49,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA5 3HB.
Great Sankey near WA5 3HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sankey For Penketh located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sankey For Penketh | N/A | Walking directions to Sankey For Penketh |
| 0.8 mi | Warrington West | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whittle Hall Park | Medium | Walking directions to Whittle Hall Park |
| 0.2 mi | Tim Parry Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Tim Parry Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Barrow Old Hall | Small | Walking directions to Barrow Old Hall |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,750 up to £585,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 63 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £118,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £268,500 |
| Terraced | 19 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
In the WA5 3HB postcode area, located within Great Sankey, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA5 3HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 159-161 Park Road, Warrington, WA5 3HG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 2 Hawthorne Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 1RJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.