Barbauld Street is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA1 1EY is located in the Bewsey and Whitecross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barbauld Street, Warrington, WA1 1EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA1 1EZ, WA1 2RU, WA1 1HQ, WA1 2HR, WA1 1HG, WA1 2HP, WA1 1HE, WA1 1EH, WA1 2HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA1 1EY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 34.3% | 47.5% | 13.2% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 65.7% | 52.5% | -13.2% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WA1 1EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.7% | 63.4% | 13.7% | 37.9% | 25.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.4% | 22.6% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -21.6% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 1.1% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 10.8% | -6.0% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 2.2% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.6% | 48.5% | 15.9% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 36.1% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 11.4% | -10.7% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around WA1 1EY this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 9.7% | -14.0% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 6.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 12.4% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.6% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.2% | 16.2% | -4.0% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 43.2% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 0.5% | -3.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 81.2% | 84.3% | 3.1% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 63.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 63.7% | -18.6% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 26.4% | 24.7% | 6.1% | 20.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 2% | -5.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 63.7% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 9% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 12.4% | 10.7% | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 8.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Romania | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barbauld Street was 2978.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 952.4% higher than the Bewsey and Whitecross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barbauld Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bewsey and Whitecross and the 2nd highest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1543.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median House, 21 - 25 Barbauld Street, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-05-15 | £322,028 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9HY | 4out of 4 | 3,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington St James's CofE Primary School Old Road , WA4 1AP | - not rated | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchford St James CofE Primary School Old Road , WA4 1AP | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's CofE Primary School Irwell Road , WA4 6BB | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Irwell County Infant School Irwell Road , WA4 6BB | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School Collin Street , WA5 1TG | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | - not rated | 750 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewsey County High School Clapgates Road , Bewsey WA5 0AD | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Great Sankey WA5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boteler High School Grammar School Road , WA4 1JL | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Green CIO Irwell Road , St Werburghs Development Centre WA4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Advanced Education - The Barn C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School , Unit 2 Forrest Way WA5 1DF | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Advanced Education -Thames C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School,Unit 2 Forrest Way , Gatewarth Industrial Estate WA5 1DF | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 2,484 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead Eyes Street Food & Cocktails | 108 Bridge Street | 97 yd | |
| Rio's Piri Piri | 110 Bridge Street | 97 yd | |
| Groke Burger | Unit 2, Academy Way | 152 yd | |
| Pendergast's Steakhouse & Bar | 15 Cairo Street | 192 yd | |
| Zeytin Mediterranean Restaurant | 22-24 Bridge Street | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voodoo | 10 Friars Gate | 84 yd | |
| PJ's | 100-104 Bridge Street | 97 yd | |
| Cromwells | 120 Bridge Street | 97 yd | |
| No Name | 1st & 2nd Floor, 122-126 Bridge Street | 105 yd | |
| No Name | 2nd Floor & Outside Terrace, 122-126 Bridge Street | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Spot | 118 Bridge Street | 97 yd | |
| Flame Grill House | 7 Friars Court, Barbauld Street | 127 yd | |
| Frankie's Chicken & Pizza | 111 Bridge Street | 129 yd | |
| Sizzle In | 107 Bridge Street | 129 yd | |
| Pixi's Caribbean Flavas | 109 Bridge Street | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 11 Buttermarket Street | 382 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 1 The Mall | 445 yd | |
| Wilko | C1, 77 The Mall | 498 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd. | Unit 1, Riverside Retail Park, Wharf Street | 588 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Unit 6, Cockhedge Shopping Centre, Cockhedge Way | 643 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First For Women (Warrington) (Closed) Barbauld Street | health and fitness suite | 119 yd |
| Warrington Hook & Jab (Closed) Bridge Foot Industrial Estate Bridge Foot Industrial Estate Old Road | health and fitness suite | 303 yd |
| Dw Fitness (Warrington) BANK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 350 yd |
| Springfield Fitness And Spa (Closed) Springfield Street | health and fitness suite | 382 yd |
| Village Gym (Warrington) CENTRE PARK SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| Wilderspool Stadium (Closed) Fletcher Street | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Pure Gym (Warrington Central) FENNEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Drivetime Golf Centre (Closed) Centre Park | golf | 701 yd |
| Bank Park BANK PARK BANK PARK SANKEY STREET | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Warrington) UNIT H4 UNIT H4 COCKHEDGE WAY | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.