Winwick Street is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA1 1XR 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 Winwick Street, Warrington, WA1 1XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA1 1XW, WA1 2NA, WA2 7TU, WA1 2NQ, WA1 1XL, WA1 1QW, WA2 7TT, WA1 2NG, WA2 7TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA1 1XR is primarily male, with 67.7% of the population 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% | 32.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -18.7% |
| Male | 65.7% | 67.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 18.7% |
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 1XR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71% 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% | 71% | 21.3% | 37.9% | 33.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.4% | 10.4% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -33.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 8.7% | -8.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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% | 46.2% | 13.6% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 31.2% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 17.2% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 18.1% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 8.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 9.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 11.5% | 8.6% | 5.3% | 6.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.2% | 14.3% | -5.9% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 34.1% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% 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% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 81.2% | 84.9% | 3.7% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 64% 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% | 64% | -18.3% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 21.5% | 19.8% | 6.1% | 15.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 7% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 64% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 9.7% | 8.0% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 11.8% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.1% | 76.7% | -17.6% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 8.6% | 0.9% | 7.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winwick Street was 4555.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1562.6% higher than the Bewsey and Whitecross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winwick Street has the highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bewsey and Whitecross and the highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2483.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Winwick Street, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-10-21 | £334,628 |
| 11 Winwick Street, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2022-03-31 | £282,958 |
| 7 Winwick Street, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £511,640 | 2020-03-10 | £648,630 |
| 3 Winwick Street, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2017-07-04 | £365,770 |
| 3 Winwick Street, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2010-07-23 | £436,587 |
WA1 1XR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| 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 | 2,816 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 Bewsey Road , WA5 0JS | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchford St James CofE Primary School Old Road , WA4 1AP | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School Collin Street , WA5 1TG | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Farrell Street , WA1 2GN | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Primary School Beamont Primary School , WA2 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 134 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL | 1out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,638 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 2,003 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 | 1,208 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 3,623 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 3,645 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Community Special School Woolston Learning Village, Holes Lane , Holes Lane WA1 4LS | 4out of 4 | 3,659 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 4,089 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counter's Coffee Bar | Parr's Bank Hotel, 7 Winwick Street | 33 yd | |
| Geek Retreat | 4 Crown Street | 93 yd | |
| East Orient | 54-58 The Courtyard, Horsemarket Street | 95 yd | |
| Froth | Warrington Interchange, Horsemarket Street | 98 yd | |
| Eaters Cafe | 17 Hatters Wedding And Lifestyle Centre, Horsemarket Street | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dick's Bean Bar | 17 Winwick Street | 2 yd | |
| Kings Head Hotel | 30 Winwick Street | 42 yd | |
| The Blue Bell | 27 Horsemarket Street | 145 yd | |
| The Hop Pole | 49 Horsemarket Street | 145 yd | |
| Barley Mow | 29 Old Market Place | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koffistop | Warrington Central Rail Station, Winwick Street | 86 yd | |
| Go Express | 87-89 The Mall | 166 yd | |
| Roast | 100 The Mall | 172 yd | |
| Lola's Desserts | 24 Town Hill | 181 yd | |
| Charcoal Kebab House | 47 Winwick Street | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilko | C1, 77 The Mall | 171 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 1 The Mall | 210 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Unit 6, Cockhedge Shopping Centre, Cockhedge Way | 216 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 11 Buttermarket Street | 221 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Fennel Street | 526 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xercise4Less (Warrington) UNIT H4 UNIT H4 COCKHEDGE WAY | health and fitness suite | 436 yd |
| Pure Gym (Warrington Central) FENNEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Warrington) (Closed) Barbauld Street | health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Warrington Wolves (Halliwell Jones Stadium) HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM WINWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Exclusive Fitness For Women EVANS HOUSE EVANS HOUSE NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Dw Fitness (Warrington) BANK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 488 yd |
| Springfield Fitness And Spa (Closed) Springfield Street | health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| Bank Park BANK PARK BANK PARK SANKEY STREET | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Warrington Hook & Jab (Closed) Bridge Foot Industrial Estate Bridge Foot Industrial Estate Old Road | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| St Alban'S Catholic Primary School BEWSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 916 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 | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.2% |
| 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.