Living in WA5, Warrington
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WA5 in Warrington. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Warrington: £259,398, up 6.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around WA5
188 recorded home sales on the streets around central WA5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £285,000 and a range from £90,000 to £720,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 PALMDALE GARDENS, WA5 3TN | detached | £320,000 | 2026-06-23 |
| 14 PASADENA AVENUE, WA5 8HQ | detached | £430,000 | 2026-06-22 |
| 14 WOODHALL CLOSE, WA5 3QF | terraced | £200,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 70 PORTLAND ROAD, WA5 8DR | terraced | £275,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 15 NEVADA CLOSE, WA5 8WW | detached | £341,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 21 SHIPTON CLOSE, WA5 8XS | detached | £594,995 | 2026-05-12 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
23 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Hall Community Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Penketh High School | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School | Secondary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Bewsey Lodge Academy | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
20 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 28.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.2% |
| Sales and customer service | 9.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
104 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WA5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Warrington's figures.
Common questions about WA5
What is the average house price in WA5?
The average sold price in Warrington is £259,398 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WA5?
Prices in Warrington are up 6.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WA5?
The median of 188 recorded sales around central WA5 in the last 2 years is £285,000, ranging from £90,000 to £720,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WA5?
23 schools sit within 3 miles of central WA5, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WA5?
104 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WA5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WA5 at risk of flooding?
Central WA5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WA5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £285,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 104 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WA5 safe?
104 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WA5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WA5 or WA55, WA5 or WA2, WA5 or WA1.
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