WA5 8AN postcode in Warrington, England
WA5 8AN is a postcode in Warrington, in the Chapelford and Old Hall ward. It is in the Warrington South parliamentary constituency and the Cheshire police force area, and has been in use since October 2012.
Where WA5 8AN is, and what is near it
- WA5 8AN
- Other postcodes in WA5 8: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 6 bus stops
- 2 EV charging points
- 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 53.3966, longitude -2.6416)
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; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after WA5 8AN?
- 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 8AN 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 8AN?
Every home and business at WA5 8AN 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 8AN?
BinDayBuddy has not read Warrington Borough Council's days for WA5 8AN today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for WA5 8AN 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 8AN at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include WA5 8AN.
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 8AN: 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 8AN 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 8AN?
Homes in WA5 8 sold for a typical £305,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 81 sales, up 4.7% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £392,500 44 sales
- Semi-detached £215,000 12 sales
- Terraced £247,000 14 sales
- Flat or maisonette £145,000 11 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 8AN
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in WA5 8AN from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 13 February 2026. 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 8AN?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 540 homes in the neighbourhood around WA5 8AN. The largest share of them, 35%, are in council tax band E. More were built from 2010 to 2019 than in any other period (56%). 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 £1,904 (band B) to £4,079 (band G); band E, the most common, is £2,992.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | withheld | £1,632 |
| Band B | about 60 (11%) | £1,904 |
| Band C | about 90 (17%) | £2,176 |
| Band D | about 160 (30%) | £2,448 |
| Band E | about 190 (35%) | £2,992 |
| Band F | about 30 (6%) | £3,535 |
| Band G | about 10 (2%) | £4,079 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,895 |
When the homes were built
- None Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- None 1919 to 1939
- None 1945 to 1964
- None 1965 to 1982
- 44% 1983 to 1999
- None 2000 to 2009
- 56% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
Before 1900, 1900 to 1918, 1919 to 1939, 1945 to 1964, 1965 to 1982, 2000 to 2009, 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 8AN is in (ONS area E01035388), 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 8AN?
The nearest open schools to WA5 8AN, 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 8AN?
The nearest railway station to the centre of WA5 8AN is Warrington West Rail Station, 350 metres away in a straight line.
- Warrington West Rail Station Railway station 350 mWalk
- Sankey for Penketh Rail Station Railway station 750 mWalk
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 Chapelford Farm, 132 m away.
More stations near WA5 8AN, 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 8AN?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of WA5 8AN, 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 300 mWalk
- Westbrook Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01925 654152 1.5 kmCycle
- Penketh Health Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01925 725644 1.5 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 8AN?
The nearest charging points to the centre of WA5 8AN, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Warrington Borough Council Charging point · 12 chargers 300 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · 11 chargers 350 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · 3 chargers 1.2 kmWalk
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 8AN?
The nearest to the centre of WA5 8AN, 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 1.3 kmCycle
- Mydentist - Westbrook Centre - Warrington Phone 01925 241142 1.5 kmCycle
- Lingley Road Dental Surgery Phone 01925 722001 1.6 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 8AN?
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 2.1 kmCycle
- St Helens Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 01744 26633 7.0 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 8AN?
The nearest care homes to the centre of WA5 8AN, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Whittle Hall House Care Residence Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2025 · Phone 0161 233 0155 400 mWalk
- Burton House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01925 415073 550 mWalk
- Charlotte House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01925 415073 650 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 8AN?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of WA5 8AN, 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.
- 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 200 mWalk
- Aston Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01925 723676 750 mWalk
- Hood Manor Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01925 635545 1.0 kmWalk
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 8AN?
The nearest vets to the centre of WA5 8AN 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 1.6 kmCycle
- Vets4Pets Phone +44 1925 643700 3.2 kmCycle
- The Pet Vet Phone +44 1925 906442 3.6 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 8AN in a conservation area?
The centre of WA5 8AN 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 8AN?
Police.uk records 114 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of WA5 8AN in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: vehicle crime 3, other crime 2, shoplifting 1, bicycle theft 1, robbery 1, possession of weapons 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 8AN
- Ward
- Chapelford and Old Hall
- 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
- October 2012
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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