Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WA5 postcode area, covering Warrington and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£172,030
Median price
£139,000
5-year trend
+115.4%
Total sales
33,723
The WA5 area has 1,181 individual postcodes with 33,723 registered sales. Prices are +56.6% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Warrington. The five-year price movement is +115.4%.
A well-connected town between Liverpool and Manchester with a mix of affordable housing, good motorway links and growing logistics sector.
🚆 Main station
Warrington Central
⏱️ London commute
~110 min by train
WA5 averages £172,030, placing it in the affordable category, +56.6% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 33,723 recorded sales across 1,181 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WA5 is +115.4%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WA5 3RX
£132,653 avg · 193 sales
WA5 0GB
£100,256 avg · 184 sales
WA5 1DA
£194,219 avg · 175 sales
WA5 7XT
£177,648 avg · 169 sales
WA5 3SB
£121,610 avg · 168 sales
WA5 8WN
£206,266 avg · 160 sales
WA5 2GH
£194,835 avg · 151 sales
WA5 3JL
£119,518 avg · 151 sales
WA5 3AU
£142,625 avg · 149 sales
This WA5 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the WA5 postcode area is £172,030, based on 33,723 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Warrington.
Properties in WA5 average £172,030, which is +56.6% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£139,000) is 19.2% below the average (£172,030), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in WA5 have moved +115.4% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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