WA5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,305 postcodes across 8 sectors in Warrington.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
94%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
1,305
St. Helens' WA5 is one of the area's strongest performers, with 93.7% gigabit availability and only 0.7% of postcodes falling below 10 Mbps. Most residents can expect fast, reliable broadband.
Broadband speeds in WA5
Share of WA5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,305 postcodes in the district.
WA5 delivers consistent speed across its 1,305 postcodes. 93.9% achieve 300+ Mbps ultrafast speeds, placing the district in the top tier for real-world performance. 3.5% sit in the 30-300 Mbps bracket, still offering substantial capacity for most uses. Only 0.7% measure below 10 Mbps, reflecting St. Helens' strong infrastructure investment. Below-USO shortfall is minimal at 0.2%. Nearly all households here have access to gigabit-capable networks. For remote workers, streaming enthusiasts and families running multiple simultaneous connections, WA5 needs no special provisioning or investigation. The speed consistency makes this area reliable for relocations that depend on fast broadband.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
<1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
WA5 splits into 8 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA5 0 | 138 | 100% | 0% | 98% |
| WA5 1 | 260 | 100% | 0% | 97% |
| WA5 2 | 240 | 98% | 0% | 95% |
| WA5 3 | 288 | 96% | TBC | 93% |
| WA5 4 | 129 | 88% | TBC | 81% |
| WA5 7 | 45 | 97% | TBC | 90% |
| WA5 8 | 117 | 100% | TBC | 94% |
| WA5 9 | 88 | 100% | TBC | 98% |
All WA5 0 postcodes (138)
All WA5 1 postcodes (260)
All WA5 2 postcodes (240)
All WA5 3 postcodes (288)
All WA5 4 postcodes (129)
All WA5 7 postcodes (45)
All WA5 8 postcodes (117)
All WA5 9 postcodes (88)
Best deals
Compare broadband deals in WA5
Deals are priced per address. Enter your full postcode to see every package available where you live.
Free comparison. Opens our deals partner in a new tab.
Living in Warrington
Cable infrastructure drives WA5's strong performance, reaching 93.7% of postcodes with gigabit potential. The area offers consistent fast broadband without worrying about connectivity constraints that affect weaker areas. Relocating households can expect fibre-standard speeds here.
Remote worker score
55/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
WA5 broadband FAQs
Is WA5 one of St. Helens' fastest postcodes?
Yes. 93.9% achieve 300+ Mbps and 93.7% have gigabit potential. Only 0.7% fall below 10 Mbps, placing WA5 among the area's best-connected outward codes.
What technology delivers gigabit speeds in WA5?
Cable networks provide gigabit access to 93.7% of postcodes here.
Are there postcodes in WA5 where broadband is genuinely slow?
Marginal. 0.7% measure below 10 Mbps. For the vast majority, speeds are strong enough for any household use case.
How does WA5 compare to other St. Helens outward codes?
At 93.7% gigabit, WA5 is among the stronger performers in town. It outpaces some neighbouring postcodes in ultrafast availability.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in WA5 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources