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WA5

WARRINGTON

Cheshire, North West, England

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WA5 is the postcode district for WARRINGTON, located in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £278,960
1yr change ▼ 5.3%
Crime 61% below avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£278,960

▼ 5.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

3% below national avg

Crime Rate

31.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

61% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

24 schools

Broadband Speed

354 Mbps

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.

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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

£260K £270K £280K £290K £301K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

3

Outstanding

7

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

188,861

Population

62

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.

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354.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WA5 WARRINGTON

What is the average house price in WA5 WARRINGTON?
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 WARRINGTON 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 is the population of WA5 WARRINGTON?
The population of WA5 (WARRINGTON) is approximately 188,861 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WA5 WARRINGTON?
There are 24 schools in or near WA5. 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

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