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WA5 9RW

Barmouth Close

Westbrook

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Detailed insights for WA5 9RW

Overview

Postcode WA5 9RW is located in an urban city, within the Westbrook area of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Kingswood & Whittle Hall area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingswood & Whittle Hall is £70,777 per year. The median sale price in Westbrook is £296,000 (around £300 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £187,500 and £375,000. The nearest station is Warrington West, about 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Sankey Valley Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
28.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Kingswood & Whittle Hall has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,897 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Kingswood & Whittle Hall has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.8%

Approximately 28.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Kingswood & Whittle Hall is £70,777 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 198 ft away from WA5 9RW.

Flood risk

Low

Kingswood & Whittle Hall near WA5 9RW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Warrington West located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA5 9RW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miSankey Valley ParkMediumWalking directions to Sankey Valley Park

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
3,778.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.44(-34%)
Vehicle crime
8.15(+36%)
Shoplifting
4.75(-18%)
Other theft
4.07(-38%)
Public order
4.07(-60%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
271
89.44%
Other White
19
6.27%
Other Asian
6
1.98%
Irish
3
0.99%
Indian
1
0.33%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
25.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
20.16%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.46%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
36
25.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
25.9%
Owns with a mortgage
28
20.14%
Owns outright
18
12.95%
Shared ownership
15
10.79%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Westbrook

Median price: £296,000
Price per sq ft: £300
Sales (last 12 months): 66
Typical range (middle 50%): £188K – £375K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £296,000 (about £300 per square foot) in Westbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,200 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£367,500£310
Semi-Detached19£228,000£305
Terraced7£180,000£248
Flats6£151,000£217

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259,995—£176,000£160,500
2017£262,125£125,000£181,000£172,500
2018£280,000£124,250£168,000£112,250
2019£271,000£113,500£150,000£117,000
2020£300,500£106,250£172,975£165,000
2021£330,000£125,000£220,000£219,000
2022£396,500£133,500£185,000£163,000
2023£392,000£182,000£198,980£170,000
2024£376,000£130,000£193,250£165,000
2025£368,500£156,000£200,000£180,000
2026£402,500£157,500£228,000£154,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230—£215£197
2017£230£162£207£181
2018£236£158£208£217
2019£227£177£217£178
2020£258£212£236£158
2021£270£178£257£211
2022£310£205£281£254
2023£304£199£287£282
2024£286£201£298£287
2025£310£240£294£313
2026£293£240£314£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westbrook in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA5 9RW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA5 9RW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jul 2026106, Barmouth Close, Warrington, WA5 9RWTerracedFreehold£145,000
03 Oct 202594, Barmouth Close, Warrington, WA5 9RWTerracedFreehold£231,500
27 Jun 202596, Barmouth Close, Warrington, WA5 9RWTerracedFreehold£180,000
26 Jun 20265, Barmouth Close, Warrington, WA5 9RUTerracedFreehold£160,000
04 Dec 202521, Barmouth Close, Warrington, WA5 9RUFlatsLeasehold£100,200

Schools

In the WA5 9RW postcode area, located within Kingswood & Whittle Hall, there are 5 primary and 0 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.

Nearby schools for WA5 9RW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryCallands Primary AcademyAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimaryDallam Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.8 miPrimaryWestbrook Old Hall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA5 9RW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA5 9RW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne StopCallands Road, Callands, Warrington, WA5 9RJWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miNisa LocalLongshaw Street, Dallam, Warrington, WA5 0FFWalking directions to Nisa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Warrington district.

Band A£1,632
Band B£1,904
Band C£2,176
Band D£2,448
Band E£2,992
Band F£3,535
Band G£4,079
Band H£4,895

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 9RW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kate Eglinton

Westbrook - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Marc Victor Rufus

Westbrook - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Charlotte Nichols

Warrington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWarringtonE06000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyWarrington NorthE14001564
WardWestbrookE05011045
ParishBurtonwood and WestbrookE04000321
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kingswood & Whittle HallE02002598
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 009AE01012561
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WA5 9RW

Is WA5 9RW (Kingswood & Whittle Hall) safe?

The area around WA5 9RW records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, vehicle crime and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near WA5 9RW?

The median sale price around WA5 9RW in Westbrook is £296,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA5 9RW?

There are 6 schools close to WA5 9RW, including Callands Primary Academy (Good), Dallam Community Primary School (Good) and Westbrook Old Hall Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around WA5 9RW?

WA5 9RW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,897 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA5 9RW (Kingswood & Whittle Hall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA5 9RW is Charlotte Nichols (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kate Eglinton (Labour Party) and Marc Victor Rufus (Labour Party).