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WA5 1QU Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Warrington
About WA5 1QU: area rating, property, schools and local change
WA5 1QU is a postcode in Bewsey and Whitecross, Warrington, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WA5 1QU, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WA5 1QU are housing and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WA5 1QU is based on Warrington 016 Census 2021. It covers 8,932 residents, 3,791 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near WA5 1QU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WA5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £254k from 127 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WA5 1QU can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WA5 1QU by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WA5 1QU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 14 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WA5 1QU
Is WA5 1QU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WA5 1QU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WA5 1QU?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WA5 1QU?
LocaleIQ matched WA5 1QU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WA5 1QU?
The latest median sold price is £254k based on 127 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WA5 1QU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.