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.
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%.
| 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 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Parr Street, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-01-17 | £129,929 |
| 32 Parr Street, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-11-19 | £155,105 |
| 36 Parr Street, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2001-02-23 | £148,439 |
| 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 | 3,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | Mcdonalds, Riverside Retail Park, Wharf Street | 127 yd | |
| The Black Gold | 90 Mersey Street | 298 yd | |
| Jellybeans Play Centre Ltd | Unit 1 Wharf Industrial Estate, Wharf Street | 382 yd | |
| The Cottage | 90 Church Street | 414 yd | |
| The Botanist | Unit 1,, 6 Time Square | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howley Hotel | 46 Parr Street | 110 yd | |
| Bulls Head | 33 Church Street | 248 yd | |
| Taco Bar and Kitchen | 29 Church Street | 291 yd | |
| The Tavern | 25 Church Street | 291 yd | |
| The Borough Arms | 120 Buttermarket Street | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Moon | 95 Wellington Street | 137 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 80 Mersey Street | 302 yd | |
| China Red | 76 Mersey Street | 302 yd | |
| Di's Deli-licious Dining | 1 Fennel Street | 343 yd | |
| Hung King | 112 Buttermarket Street | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd. | Unit 1, Riverside Retail Park, Wharf Street | 127 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Fennel Street | 356 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2a, School Brow | 559 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100 Church Street | 561 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 280 Knutsford Road | 568 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Fitness (Warrington) BANK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 336 yd |
| Pure Gym (Warrington Central) FENNEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Warrington) UNIT H4 UNIT H4 COCKHEDGE WAY | health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| Warrington Hook & Jab (Closed) Bridge Foot Industrial Estate Bridge Foot Industrial Estate Old Road | health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Latchford Giants Amateur Rugby League Football Club Victoria Park Victoria Park Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Warrington) (Closed) Barbauld Street | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Wilderspool Stadium (Closed) Fletcher Street | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Hook & Jab Warrington PALATINE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE PALATINE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CAUSEWAY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| St Elphins Park 71-75 71-75 ST. KATHERINES WAY | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Village Gym (Warrington) CENTRE PARK SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 890 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.