St Katherines Way is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA1 2ES is located in the Fairfield and Howley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Katherines Way, Warrington, WA1 2ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA1 2EG, WA1 2ER, WA1 2EP, WA1 2TL, WA1 3GE, WA1 3AB, WA1 2TF, WA1 2EH, WA1 2DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA1 2ES has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 46.1% | 49.8% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 53.9% | 50.2% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 2ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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 | 51.9% | 51% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19% | 24.2% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 20.1% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 3.1% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.9% | 31.2% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -17.2% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 36.8% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 24.4% | 16.8% | -7.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 11.2% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 7.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.3% | 26.5% | -16.8% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 23% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 15.8% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 11.2% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 16.8% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.7% | 96% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 80.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.7% | 80.1% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 18.3% | 15.9% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 80.4% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 8% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.8% | 76.7% | -25.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 31.6% | 13.5% | 18.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Katherines Way was 383.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 257.8% higher than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Katherines Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 13th highest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 291.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 St Katherines Way, Warrington, Warrington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2025-03-21 | £59,582 |
| 134 St Katherines Way, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-06-14 | £105,073 |
| 94 St Katherines Way, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-07-09 | £105,408 |
| 144 St Katherines Way, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,500 | 2018-05-18 | £126,759 |
| 116 St Katherines Way, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2010-03-19 | £153,924 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Farrell Street , WA1 2GN | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Avenue Junior School Oakwood Avenue , WA1 3SZ | - not rated | 961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Avenue County Infant School Oakwood Avenue , WA1 3SZ | - not rated | 961 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Quebec Road , WA2 7SB | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School Oakwood Avenue , WA1 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,030 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 | - not rated | 1,210 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boteler High School Grammar School Road , WA4 1JL | - not rated | 1,686 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 | 1,686 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL | 3out of 4 | 1,686 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 | 1,466 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Green CIO Irwell Road , St Werburghs Development Centre WA4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,972 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 | 2,334 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | - not rated | 2,649 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage | 90 Church Street | 332 yd | |
| The Pavillion Tea Rooms | Pavillion, St Elphins Park, Manchester Road | 364 yd | |
| Spirit | Park Manor, Victoria Park, Knutsford Road | 523 yd | |
| James Lee House (Catering) | James Lee House, Brick Street | 529 yd | |
| Jellybeans Play Centre Ltd | Unit 1 Wharf Industrial Estate, Wharf Street | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring O Bells | 131 Church Street | 135 yd | |
| The Tavern | 25 Church Street | 557 yd | |
| Taco Bar and Kitchen | 29 Church Street | 557 yd | |
| Bulls Head | 33 Church Street | 565 yd | |
| Howley Hotel | 46 Parr Street | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaspers Catering | 2-3 Howley Quay Industrial Estate, Howley Lane | 199 yd | |
| Cafe at the end of the Universe | 1 Howley Quay Industrial Estate, Howley Lane | 217 yd | |
| Star Moon | 95 Wellington Street | 517 yd | |
| Di's Deli-licious Dining | 1 Fennel Street | 518 yd | |
| KK City | 96 Buttermarket Street | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 100 Church Street | 296 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2a, School Brow | 451 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Fennel Street | 543 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd. | Unit 1, Riverside Retail Park, Wharf Street | 762 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Unit 6, Cockhedge Shopping Centre, Cockhedge Way | 819 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Elphins Park 71-75 71-75 ST. KATHERINES WAY | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Warrington) UNIT H4 UNIT H4 COCKHEDGE WAY | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Pure Gym (Warrington Central) FENNEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Latchford Giants Amateur Rugby League Football Club Victoria Park Victoria Park Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Victoria Park Arena KNUTSFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Dw Fitness (Warrington) BANK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 863 yd |
| Exclusive Fitness For Women EVANS HOUSE EVANS HOUSE NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 998 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.