Postcode report
Is WA5 2TA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About WA5 2TA: area rating, property, schools and local change
WA5 2TA is a postcode in Penketh and Cuerdley, Warrington, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WA5 2TA, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 26% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WA5 2TA are housing and health, 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 2TA 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 8/10.
For property prices near WA5 2TA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WA5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £254k from 86 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WA5 2TA can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 11 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 2TA 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 2TA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 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 2TA
Is WA5 2TA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 66/100 (top 26% 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 2TA?
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 2TA?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WA5 2TA?
LocaleIQ matched WA5 2TA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WA5 2TA?
The latest median sold price is £254k based on 86 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WA5 2TA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.