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 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.
Parr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Parr Street, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-01-17 | £128,970 |
| 32 Parr Street, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-11-19 | £153,374 |
| 36 Parr Street, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2001-02-23 | £147,194 |
| 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 | 3,354 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 | 473 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchford St James CofE Primary School Old Road , WA4 1AP | 3out of 4 | 473 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 | 882 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Wash Lane , Latchford WA4 1JD | - not rated | 1,365 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 | 1,365 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 | 988 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boteler High School Grammar School Road , WA4 1JL | - not rated | 1,671 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 | 1,671 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 | 1,671 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,716 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 | 944 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 944 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 2,582 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 | 1,375 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 | 2,031 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 2,304 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 | 2,717 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 | 2,717 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 | 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.