Postcode report
WA5 3PW Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About WA5 3PW: area rating, property, schools and local change
WA5 3PW is a postcode in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall, Warrington, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WA5 3PW, then scores the surrounding small area 38/100 - bottom 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WA5 3PW are jobs and property market signals, while health 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 3PW is based on St. Helens 022 Census 2021. It covers 10,846 residents, 590 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 58% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 25% 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 2/10.
For property prices near WA5 3PW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WA5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £254k from 156 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WA5 3PW can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 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 3PW 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near WA5 3PW; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about WA5 3PW
Is WA5 3PW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 38/100 (bottom 19% 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 3PW?
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 3PW?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WA5 3PW?
LocaleIQ matched WA5 3PW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WA5 3PW?
The latest median sold price is £254k based on 156 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WA5 3PW?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.