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WA5 3 area guide

Who lives in WA5 3, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Warrington
Region
North West
Population
31,554 (2024)
At a glance

What WA5 3 is like

The WA5 3 postcode sector in Warrington covers 295 live postcodes and is home to about 31,554 people across 18 census neighbourhoods. 78.6% of households own their home, 12.7% rent privately and 7.6% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 50–54, and 63.6% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is low by national standards. Homes in WA5 3 sold for a median of £305,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WA5 3 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
8.4/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
3/ 10

Lower than most — 14.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£305,000

Median over 221 sales in WA5 3, 0% on the year before.

TransportMore
7.0/ 10

Very good — 2 stations within a mile, 23 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 9 rated schools in WA5 3 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£57,333

Average a year, before tax — higher than 61% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    Among the more affluent placesPositive

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.4 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.

  2. 02
    Low crimePositive

    14.8 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  3. 03
    Well connectedPositive

    2 stations within a mile and 23 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

  4. 04
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

  5. 05
    Few private renters

    Only 12.7% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England.

Questions

WA5 3 FAQs

01
Is WA5 3 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.4 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 14.8 per 1,000 people a year, band 3 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10 (very good).
02
How much does a house cost in WA5 3?

The median sale price over the last year was £305,000.

Homes in WA5 3 sold for a median of £305,000 across 221 sales in the year to August 2026, 0% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is WA5 3 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 14.8 offences per 1,000 people a year around WA5 3, less than half the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 3 of 10.
04
Who lives in WA5 3?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 50–54, at 8% of residents. 78.6% of households own their home. The most common home is detached (40.3%).
05
Which council covers WA5 3?

WA5 3 is in Warrington.

WA5 3 is in Warrington, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is WA5 3?

Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.

There are 23 bus stops within 800m and 2 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 7.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Sankey for Penketh Rail Station, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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