WA5 — WARRINGTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WA5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WA5 is £278,960, which is 10% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Property values in WA5 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in WA5 have fallen 5.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£386,672	747
Semi-detached	£237,483	1010
Terraced	£178,042	664
Flat	£131,427	165
All types	£278,960	2661

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WA5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 31.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WA5 has a crime rate well 61% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

16.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

3.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WA5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WA5 has 24 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Barrow Hall Community Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
St Alban's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

188,861

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WA5 are 354.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

354.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WA5 is collected by Warrington Council. The Band D rate is £1,638/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WA5 — WARRINGTON

Area Summary

WA5 (WARRINGTON) offers property prices near the national average (£278,960), low crime (61% below national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (354 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WA4

WARRINGTON

£371K

▲ 0.6% YoY

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FRODSHAM

£345K

▼ 1.9% YoY

WA7

RUNCORN

£201K

▼ 2.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WA5?

The average house price in WA5 (WARRINGTON) is £278,960, based on 2661 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 3% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.3% over the past year.

Is WA5 a safe area to live?

Crime in WA5 is significantly below the national average (31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (16.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WA5?

There are 24 schools in or near WA5. 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WA5?

Council tax in WA5 is collected by Warrington Council. The Band D rate is £1,638 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WA5?

The average broadband download speed in WA5 is 354 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WA5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in WA5 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 188,861.