WA5 1QS postcode in Warrington, England
WA5 1QS is a postcode in Warrington, in the Great Sankey South ward. It is in the Warrington South parliamentary constituency and the Cheshire police force area, and has been in use since June 2001.
Where WA5 1QS is, and what is near it
- WA5 1QS
- Other postcodes in WA5 1: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 6 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.3842, longitude -2.6301)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after WA5 1QS?
- WarringtonCouncil, for all local services Warrington: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around WA5 1QS Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- CheshirePolice force area
- Warrington SouthParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Sarah Hall (Labour (Co-op)), as Parliament lists them. Contact Sarah Hall
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at WA5 1QS?
Every home and business at WA5 1QS can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at WA5 1QS?
BinDayBuddy has not read Warrington Borough Council's days for WA5 1QS today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for WA5 1QS on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is WA5 1QS at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Medium riskThe Environment Agency counts 23 homes and businesses at WA5 1QS. 2 are in an area at medium risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 6 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Warrington
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for WA5 1QS: 1,504 properties in Warrington are at high risk (1.4% of all its properties). All the figures for Warrington
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of WA5 1QS is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near WA5 1QS?
Homes in WA5 1 sold for a typical £210,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 139 sales, no change on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £372,500 11 sales
- Semi-detached £246,000 62 sales
- Terraced £161,000 59 sales
- Flat or maisonette £95,000 7 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole WA5 district: a typical £260,000 from 684 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in WA5 1QS
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in WA5 1QS from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 3 January 2025. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near WA5 1QS?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 670 homes in the neighbourhood around WA5 1QS. The largest share of them, 30%, are in council tax band B. More were built from 1983 to 1999 than in any other period (48%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Warrington for 2026‑27: £2,448. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,632 (band A) to £3,535 (band F); band B, the most common, is £1,904.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 90 (13%) | £1,632 |
| Band B | about 200 (30%) | £1,904 |
| Band C | about 120 (18%) | £2,176 |
| Band D | about 170 (25%) | £2,448 |
| Band E | about 70 (10%) | £2,992 |
| Band F | about 20 (3%) | £3,535 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,079 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,895 |
When the homes were built
- 5% Before 1900
- 2% 1900 to 1918
- 23% 1919 to 1939
- 5% 1945 to 1964
- None 1965 to 1982
- 48% 1983 to 1999
- 17% 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
1965 to 1982, 2010 to 2019, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Warrington before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of WA5 1QS is in (ONS area E01012495), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near WA5 1QS?
The nearest open schools to WA5 1QS, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to WA5 1QS?
The nearest railway station to the centre of WA5 1QS is Warrington West Rail Station, 1.2 km away in a straight line.
- Warrington West Rail Station Railway station 1.2 kmCycle
- Sankey for Penketh Rail Station Railway station 1.6 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
6 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Kent Road, 58 m away.
More stations near WA5 1QS, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near WA5 1QS?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of WA5 1QS, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Chapelford Primary Care Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report February 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01925 598230 1.5 kmCycle
- Penketh Health Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01925 725644 1.7 kmCycle
- Guardian Street Med/Ctr Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01925 650226 1.8 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near WA5 1QS?
The nearest charging points to the centre of WA5 1QS, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · 11 chargers 1.2 kmCycle
- Warrington Borough Council Charging point · 12 chargers 1.3 kmCycle
- Warrington Borough Council Charging point · 60 chargers 2.6 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near WA5 1QS?
The nearest to the centre of WA5 1QS, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Mydentist - Heath Road - Penketh Phone 01925 727464 1.1 kmWalk
- Lovely Lane Dental Centre Phone 01925 631670 1.6 kmCycle
- Museum Street Dental Practice Phone 01925 630221 2.2 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to WA5 1QS?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Warrington Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2024 · Phone 01925 635911 1.7 kmCycle
- Spire Cheshire Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report May 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01925 215002 6.3 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near WA5 1QS?
The nearest care homes to the centre of WA5 1QS, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- U&I Care Limited Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2019, over 3 years old 700 mWalk
- Field View Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01925 415073 800 mWalk
- Oak View Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01925 415073 800 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near WA5 1QS?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of WA5 1QS, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Hood Manor Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01925 635545 900 mWalk
- Aston Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01925 723676 1.6 kmCycle
- Chapelford Pharmacy Mon to Wed 8:30am to 1pm, 1:30pm to 6pm; Thu 8:30am to 6pm; Fri 8:30am to 1pm, 1:30pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01925 574166 1.6 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near WA5 1QS?
The nearest vets to the centre of WA5 1QS on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Medivet Warrington Phone +44 1925 723966 2.6 kmCycle
- The Pet Vet Phone +44 1925 906442 2.9 kmCycle
- Willows Veterinary Group Phone +44 1925 445500 3.0 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is WA5 1QS in a conservation area?
The centre of WA5 1QS is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near WA5 1QS?
Police.uk records 84 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of WA5 1QS in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 3, other crime 2, burglary 1, shoplifting 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for WA5 1QS
- Ward
- Great Sankey South
- Parish
- Great Sankey
- Region
- North West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Warrington
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- June 2001
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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