Golden Square is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA1 1QD is located in the Bewsey and Whitecross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Golden Square, Warrington, WA1 1QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA1 1UJ, WA1 1QW, WA1 1UG, WA1 1UQ, WA1 1UL, WA1 1XL, WA1 1XG, WA1 1XW, WA1 1SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA1 1QD 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 1QD, 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 1QD 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 Golden Square 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.
Golden Square 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Square Shopping Centre Golborne Street, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £86,500 | 2019-03-14 | £109,442 |
| Unit Su8 Golden Square, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2017-01-31 | £81,277 |
| 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 | 2,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School 84 Bewsey Road , Bewsey WA5 0JS | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington St James's CofE Primary School Old Road , WA4 1AP | - not rated | 904 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchford St James CofE Primary School Old Road , WA4 1AP | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School Collin Street , WA5 1TG | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Selby Street , Bewsey and Whitecross WA5 1NS | 4out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | - not rated | 279 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewsey County High School Clapgates Road , Bewsey WA5 0AD | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Great Sankey WA5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Future Tech Studio Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Beamont Community High School Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | - not rated | 2,134 yd | Community 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 | 1,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Willow Green CIO Irwell Road , St Werburghs Development Centre WA4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Advanced Education - The Barn C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School , Unit 2 Forrest Way WA5 1DF | - not rated | 2,117 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 | 2,117 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 32 The Mall | 46 yd | |
| Jamaica Blue Limited | Golden Square Shopping Centre, 34 The Mall | 56 yd | |
| Chosen Chicken | Golden Square Shopping Centre, 34 The Mall | 56 yd | |
| Scoop Ice Cream | 15 The Mall | 72 yd | |
| Superbowl UK Ltd. | C1, 77 The Mall | 73 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Mow | 29 Old Market Place | 102 yd | |
| The Blue Bell | 27 Horsemarket Street | 167 yd | |
| The Hop Pole | 49 Horsemarket Street | 167 yd | |
| White Hart | 56 Sankey Street | 180 yd | |
| 9 Gallon | 76 Sankey Street | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millie's Cookies | 42 The Mall | 46 yd | |
| Roast | 100 The Mall | 103 yd | |
| Woyo Sushi | Unit 105, 17 Old Market Place | 119 yd | |
| Bubble CiTea | Golden Square Shopping Centre, Old Market Place | 127 yd | |
| Go Express | 87-89 The Mall | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 1 The Mall | 72 yd | |
| Wilko | C1, 77 The Mall | 73 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 11 Buttermarket Street | 264 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Unit 6, Cockhedge Shopping Centre, Cockhedge Way | 439 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | Iceland Frozen Foods, Bankside, Crosfield Street | 481 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Fitness And Spa (Closed) Springfield Street | health and fitness suite | 302 yd |
| Bank Park BANK PARK BANK PARK SANKEY STREET | grass pitches | 351 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Warrington) (Closed) Barbauld Street | health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| Dw Fitness (Warrington) BANK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 548 yd |
| Warrington Wolves (Halliwell Jones Stadium) HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM WINWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Pure Gym (Warrington Central) FENNEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Warrington) UNIT H4 UNIT H4 COCKHEDGE WAY | health and fitness suite | 649 yd |
| Exclusive Fitness For Women EVANS HOUSE EVANS HOUSE NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Warrington Hook & Jab (Closed) Bridge Foot Industrial Estate Bridge Foot Industrial Estate Old Road | health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| St Alban'S Catholic Primary School BEWSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 832 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.