Overview of WA1 2JY

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Parr Street is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA1 2JY 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 Parr Street, Warrington, WA1 2JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WA1 2JE, WA1 2BX, WA1 2JX, WA1 2JP, WA1 2JR, WA1 2JS, WA1 2DA, WA1 2JF, WA1 2JW.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA1 2JY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female45.9%50.4%4.5% 51.0% -0.6%
Male54.1%49.6%-4.5% 49.0% 0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single33.8%40.8%7.0% 37.9% 2.9%
Married: Opposite sex43.3%31.1%-12.2% 44.2% -13.1%
Married: Same sex1%1.9%0.9% 0.3% 1.6%
Separated3.3%5.3%2.0% 2.2% 3.1%
Divorced11.9%16%4.1% 9.1% 6.9%
Widowed6.7%4.9%-1.8% 6.1% -1.2%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health41.8%36.9%-4.9% 48.4% -11.5%
Good health34.8%33.1%-1.7% 33.6% -0.5%
Fair health14.8%19.1%4.3% 12.7% 6.4%
Bad health7%9.3%2.3% 4.0% 5.3%
Very bad health1.6%1.7%0.1% 1.2% 0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications28.6%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 Levels14.8%13.5%-1.3% 13.4% 0.1%
Apprenticeship2.9%10.1%7.2% 5.3% 4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.4%20.7%8.3% 16.9% 3.8%
Degree or Similar16.7%20.2%3.5% 33.8% -13.6%
Other7.1%4.3%-2.8% 2.8% 1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.4%0%-0.4% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese2%0%-2.0% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian0.4%2.5%2.1% 3.1% -0.6%
Pakistani0.4%0.8%0.4% 2.7% -1.9%
Other Asian2.9%3%0.1% 1.6% 1.4%
Black African1.2%1.3%0.1% 2.5% -1.2%
White92.6%89.4%-3.2% 81.4% 8.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.4%0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Roma0%0.4%0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Other0%2.1%2.1% 1.6% 0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 75.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82%75.4%-6.6% 83.2% -7.8%
European Union9.8%16.1%6.3% 6.1% 10.0%
Rest of Europe0.8%1.3%0.5% 0.8% 0.5%
Africa1.2%1.7%0.5% 2.7% -1.0%
Middle East and Asia5.7%4.7%-1.0% 5.6% -0.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.4%0.8%0.4% 1.3% -0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK82%75.4%-6.6% 83.2% -7.8%
10+ Years2%14.8%12.8% 9.8% 5.0%
5-10 Years5.7%5.1%-0.6% 2.9% 2.2%
2-5 Years7.4%3%-4.4% 2.2% 0.8%
Less than 2 years2.9%1.7%-1.2% 1.9% -0.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom68.1% 76.7% -8.6%
Poland8.9% 1.3% 7.6%
Romania0.9% 0.9% 0.0%
Other EU countries6% 1.5% 4.5%
Southern Asia1.7% 1.2% 0.5%
South-East Asia0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
No passport held14% 13.5% 0.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion34.7% 37.2% -2.5%
Christian54.7% 46.2% 8.5%
Hindu1.7% 1.7% 0.0%
Muslim1.3% 6.5% -5.2%
Not answered7.6% 6.0% 1.6%

Safety

Is Parr Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parr Street was 101.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.6% lower than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Parr Street has the 35th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 153rd highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 125.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,700
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WA1 2JY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Parr Street are based on 73 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Warrington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Parr Street, Warrington, WA1 2JY

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA1 2JY

Average Price
£131,854
Semi-Detached
£143,707
Terraced
£120,000
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Parr Street

Average Price
£190,260
Semi-Detached
£199,035
Terraced
£165,809
Detached
£319,832
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Parr Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
36 Parr Street, Warrington, Warrington
Terraced, an established residential building
£120,0002025-01-17 £129,929
32 Parr Street, Warrington, Warrington
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£130,0002021-11-19 £155,105
36 Parr Street, Warrington, Warrington
Terraced, an established residential building
£35,0002001-02-23 £148,439
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA1 2JY

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee92
Retired40
Part-Time Employee28
Long-Term Sick or disabled14
Self-Employed14
Unemployed8
Other7
Looking after home or family5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0
Student (economically inactive)0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles32
Human health and social work activities19
Transport and storage16
Administrative and support service activities13
Manufacturing11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Construction6
Education5
Information and communication5
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Financial and insurance activities4
Accommodation and food service activities4
Other3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

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 3,313 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Latchford St James CofE Primary School
Old Road , WA4 1AP
3out of 4 449 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Farrell Street , WA1 2GN
3out of 4 934 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Wash Lane , Latchford WA4 1JD
3out of 4 1,459 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Quebec Road , WA2 7SB
3out of 4 1,562 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Bewsey Road , WA5 0JS
3out of 4 1,577 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
UTC Warrington
Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG
3out of 4 893 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL
1out of 4 1,772 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX
3out of 4 1,814 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Beamont Collegiate Academy
Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX
3out of 4 2,376 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG
2out of 4 2,535 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Priestley College
Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD
- not rated 984 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Warrington and Vale Royal College
Winwick Road , WA2 8QA
- not rated 2,533 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 1,927 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Fox Wood Special School
Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS
3out of 4 3,277 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Woolston Brook School
Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL
3out of 4 3,344 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 3,359 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kassia Academy and Support Services
Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ
3out of 4 3,917 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
McDonalds RestaurantMcdonalds, Riverside Retail Park, Wharf Street127 yd
The Black Gold90 Mersey Street298 yd
Jellybeans Play Centre LtdUnit 1 Wharf Industrial Estate, Wharf Street382 yd
The Cottage90 Church Street414 yd
The BotanistUnit 1,, 6 Time Square478 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Howley Hotel46 Parr Street110 yd
Bulls Head33 Church Street248 yd
Taco Bar and Kitchen29 Church Street291 yd
The Tavern25 Church Street291 yd
The Borough Arms120 Buttermarket Street353 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Star Moon95 Wellington Street137 yd
Turkish Delight80 Mersey Street302 yd
China Red76 Mersey Street302 yd
Di's Deli-licious Dining1 Fennel Street343 yd
Hung King112 Buttermarket Street353 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
B & M Retail Ltd.Unit 1, Riverside Retail Park, Wharf Street127 yd
Lidl Great Britain LtdLidl, Fennel Street356 yd
FarmfoodsUnit 2a, School Brow559 yd
Sainsbury's100 Church Street561 yd
Co-operative Group280 Knutsford Road568 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Dw Fitness (Warrington)
BANK STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool336 yd
Pure Gym (Warrington Central)
FENNEL STREET
health and fitness suite399 yd
Xercise4Less (Warrington)
UNIT H4 UNIT H4 COCKHEDGE WAY
health and fitness suite493 yd
Warrington Hook & Jab (Closed)
Bridge Foot Industrial Estate Bridge Foot Industrial Estate Old Road
health and fitness suite546 yd
Latchford Giants Amateur Rugby League Football Club
Victoria Park Victoria Park Knutsford Road
grass pitches622 yd
Fitness First For Women (Warrington) (Closed)
Barbauld Street
health and fitness suite628 yd
Wilderspool Stadium (Closed)
Fletcher Street
grass pitches672 yd
Hook & Jab Warrington
PALATINE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE PALATINE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CAUSEWAY AVENUE
health and fitness suite813 yd
St Elphins Park
71-75 71-75 ST. KATHERINES WAY
grass pitches836 yd
Village Gym (Warrington)
CENTRE PARK SQUARE
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool890 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.