Lord Nelson Street is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA1 2JF 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 Lord Nelson Street, Warrington, WA1 2JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA1 2DA, WA1 2JE, WA1 2JG, WA1 2EJ, WA1 2JN, WA1 2JP, WA1 2DD, WA1 2GE, WA1 2JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA1 2JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 50.4% | 4.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 54.1% | 49.6% | -4.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.8% | 40.8% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 31.1% | -12.2% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 16% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (70%) 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 | 41.8% | 36.9% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33.1% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 19.1% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 7% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 23.1% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 8.2% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.5% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 10.1% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 20.7% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 20.2% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 7.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| White | 92.6% | 89.4% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 75.4% 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 | 82% | 75.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 16.1% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 75.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 14.8% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 3% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Poland | 8.9% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lord Nelson Street was 114.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.9% higher than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lord Nelson Street has the 32nd highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 131st highest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Lord Nelson Street, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-08-02 | £153,819 |
| 134 Lord Nelson Street, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2023-01-26 | £139,384 |
| 80 Lord Nelson Street, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2022-10-21 | £158,284 |
| 73 Lord Nelson Street, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £142,143 | 2022-09-02 | £150,938 |
| 103 Lord Nelson Street, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-07-29 | £162,538 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 3,289 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 | 621 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchford St James CofE Primary School Old Road , WA4 1AP | 3out of 4 | 621 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 | 731 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Wash Lane , Latchford WA4 1JD | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Wash Lane , Latchford WA4 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | - not rated | 1,041 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boteler High School Grammar School Road , WA4 1JL | - not rated | 1,618 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 | 1,618 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 | 1,618 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 | 1,032 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 2,531 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 | 1,497 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 | 2,119 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 2,222 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 | 2,864 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 | 2,864 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | Mcdonalds, Riverside Retail Park, Wharf Street | 266 yd | |
| The Cottage | 90 Church Street | 310 yd | |
| Jellybeans Play Centre Ltd | Unit 1 Wharf Industrial Estate, Wharf Street | 345 yd | |
| The Black Gold | 90 Mersey Street | 384 yd | |
| James Lee House (Catering) | James Lee House, Brick Street | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howley Hotel | 46 Parr Street | 116 yd | |
| Bulls Head | 33 Church Street | 250 yd | |
| Taco Bar and Kitchen | 29 Church Street | 285 yd | |
| The Tavern | 25 Church Street | 285 yd | |
| The Borough Arms | 120 Buttermarket Street | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Moon | 95 Wellington Street | 78 yd | |
| Di's Deli-licious Dining | 1 Fennel Street | 313 yd | |
| Jaspers Catering | 2-3 Howley Quay Industrial Estate, Howley Lane | 338 yd | |
| Cafe at the end of the Universe | 1 Howley Quay Industrial Estate, Howley Lane | 362 yd | |
| Hung King | 112 Buttermarket Street | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd. | Unit 1, Riverside Retail Park, Wharf Street | 266 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Fennel Street | 336 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100 Church Street | 453 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2a, School Brow | 489 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 280 Knutsford Road | 585 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Warrington Central) FENNEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 397 yd |
| Dw Fitness (Warrington) BANK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 455 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Warrington) UNIT H4 UNIT H4 COCKHEDGE WAY | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Latchford Giants Amateur Rugby League Football Club Victoria Park Victoria Park Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| St Elphins Park 71-75 71-75 ST. KATHERINES WAY | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Warrington Hook & Jab (Closed) Bridge Foot Industrial Estate Bridge Foot Industrial Estate Old Road | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Warrington) (Closed) Barbauld Street | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Victoria Park Arena KNUTSFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Wilderspool Stadium (Closed) Fletcher Street | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Hook & Jab Warrington PALATINE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE PALATINE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CAUSEWAY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 893 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.