Postcode insights

WA5 4QA

Kilshaw Road

Burtonwood and Winwick

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Detailed insights for WA5 4QA

Overview

Postcode WA5 4QA is located in a rural town, within the Burtonwood and Winwick ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Winwick & Burtonwood area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Winwick & Burtonwood is £49,073 per year. The nearest station is Earlestown, about 1.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Burtonwood Nature Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
34.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Winwick & Burtonwood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,465 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Winwick & Burtonwood has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.4%

Approximately 34.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Winwick & Burtonwood is £49,073 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA5 4QA.

Flood risk

No risk

Winwick & Burtonwood near WA5 4QA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Earlestown located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA5 4QA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBurtonwood Nature ParkMediumWalking directions to Burtonwood Nature Park
0.1 miChapel Lane ParkSmallWalking directions to Chapel Lane Park

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
6,477.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.88(-31%)
Drugs
7.77(+99%)
Other theft
6.04(-8%)
Public order
6.04(-40%)
Vehicle crime
5.18(-14%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
92.98%
Other White
6
2.11%
African
4
1.4%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.4%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
43
19.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
19.82%
Level 3 (A level)
43
19.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
17.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
33
27.05%
Owns with a mortgage
30
24.59%
Social rents from council
27
22.13%
Other social rented
15
12.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.84%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Burtonwood and Winwick

Median price£263,750
Price per sq ft£276
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £382K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £263,750 (about £276 per square foot) in Burtonwood and Winwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burtonwood and Winwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£429,995£336
Semi-Detached40£233,500£271
Terraced11£162,000£225

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Burtonwood and Winwick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burtonwood and Winwick.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£322,500£172,500£124,000
2017£357,000£151,000£100,000
2018£350,000£163,000£104,000
2019£347,500£145,000£120,500
2020£316,250£164,250£105,500
2021£439,000£190,000£135,000
2022£477,000£218,500£151,000
2023£442,500£257,000£155,000
2024£429,995£220,000£135,000
2025£422,500£250,000£175,000
2026£442,500£235,000£159,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burtonwood and Winwick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burtonwood and Winwick.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£175£119
2017£208£168£121
2018£230£162£122
2019£246£164£130
2020£250£179£125
2021£257£197£164
2022£282£239£171
2023£343£286£185
2024£327£266£167
2025£337£276£203
2026£251£208£224
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burtonwood and Winwick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Burtonwood and Winwick in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA5 4QA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA5 4QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 20253, Norcott Drive, Warrington, WA5 4QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
28 Feb 20258, Gleave Close, Warrington, WA5 4QGTerracedFreehold£145,000
19 Sept 202513, Almond Drive, Warrington, WA5 4QESemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
28 Feb 202513, Webb Drive, Warrington, WA5 4QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
07 Mar 202563, Chapel Lane, Warrington, WA5 4JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£194,000

Schools

In the WA5 4QA postcode area, located within Winwick & Burtonwood, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA5 4QA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBurtonwood Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA5 4QA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA5 4QA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodChapel Lane, Burtonwood, Warrington, WA5 4PSWalking directions to Co-op 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 4QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kevin Burgess

Burtonwood & Winwick - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Stuart Mann

Burtonwood & Winwick - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Charlotte Nichols

Warrington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWarringtonE06000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyWarrington NorthE14001564
ParishBurtonwood and WestbrookE04000321
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Winwick & BurtonwoodE02002592
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 003DE01012470
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA5 4QA

Is WA5 4QA (Winwick & Burtonwood) safe?

The area around WA5 4QA records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near WA5 4QA?

The median sale price around WA5 4QA in Winwick & Burtonwood is £263,750 (about £276 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA5 4QA?

There are 2 schools close to WA5 4QA, including St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School (Good) and Burtonwood Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA5 4QA?

WA5 4QA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,465 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA5 4QA (Winwick & Burtonwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA5 4QA is Charlotte Nichols (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kevin Burgess (Labour Party) and Stuart Mann (Independent).

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.