Crossley Street is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA1 2PF 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 Crossley Street, Warrington, WA1 2PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA1 2TA, WA1 2PR, WA1 2TE, WA1 2PA, WA1 2SY, WA1 2TD, WA2 7TL, WA1 2NX, WA1 3FY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA1 2PF is primarily male, with 59.9% of the population 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 | 37.3% | 40.1% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -10.9% |
| Male | 62.7% | 59.9% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 10.9% |
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 2PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.3% 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 | 69.8% | 68.3% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 30.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.2% | 18.6% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -25.6% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 9.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.1% | 46.7% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 31.7% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 13.6% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 12.7% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 7.2% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 15.5% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 5.5% | -1.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.6% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 36.5% | 18.3% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 22.3% | 6.1% | -16.2% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.2% | 84.5% | -9.7% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 54% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 54% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| European Union | 31.5% | 33.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 27.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 54.8% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| 10+ Years | 10.8% | 9% | -1.8% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 15% | 13.6% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 10.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 11.6% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 11.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.3% | 76.7% | -27.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 9.5% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Romania | 8% | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Other EU countries | 11.9% | 1.5% | 10.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crossley Street was 219.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.2% higher than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crossley Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 35th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mews Crossley Street, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-11-14 | £194,323 |
| 20 - 24 Crossley Street, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2018-10-30 | £209,144 |
The percentage of student residents living in WA1 2PF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,758 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 | 766 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchford St James CofE Primary School Old Road , WA4 1AP | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Primary School Beamont Primary School , WA2 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Quebec Road , WA2 7SB | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Bewsey Road , WA5 0JS | 3out of 4 | 1,276 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 | 597 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL | 1out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 2,449 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 | 1,538 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 1,981 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 | 1,721 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 3,100 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 3,131 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 | 3,144 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 3,613 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Lee House (Catering) | James Lee House, Brick Street | 63 yd | |
| The Cottage | 90 Church Street | 237 yd | |
| Asda Cafe - Express Diner | Unit A, Cockhedge Shopping Centre, Cockhedge Way | 322 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Unit 1A, Cockhedge Shopping Centre, Prince Henry Square | 419 yd | |
| The Black Gold | 90 Mersey Street | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Conservative Club | 6 Dial Street | 245 yd | |
| The Tavern | 25 Church Street | 273 yd | |
| Taco Bar and Kitchen | 29 Church Street | 273 yd | |
| The Borough Arms | 120 Buttermarket Street | 307 yd | |
| Bulls Head | 33 Church Street | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Di's Deli-licious Dining | 1 Fennel Street | 213 yd | |
| KK City | 96 Buttermarket Street | 307 yd | |
| Spice Junction | 104 Buttermarket Street | 307 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 114-116 Buttermarket Street | 307 yd | |
| Big Portion | 110 Buttermarket Street | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Unit 2a, School Brow | 62 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Fennel Street | 207 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100 Church Street | 216 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Unit 6, Cockhedge Shopping Centre, Cockhedge Way | 322 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 11 Buttermarket Street | 562 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xercise4Less (Warrington) UNIT H4 UNIT H4 COCKHEDGE WAY | health and fitness suite | 128 yd |
| Pure Gym (Warrington Central) FENNEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 201 yd |
| Exclusive Fitness For Women EVANS HOUSE EVANS HOUSE NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Dw Fitness (Warrington) BANK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 543 yd |
| St Elphins Park 71-75 71-75 ST. KATHERINES WAY | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Warrington) (Closed) Barbauld Street | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Warrington Wolves (Halliwell Jones Stadium) HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM WINWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Warrington Hook & Jab (Closed) Bridge Foot Industrial Estate Bridge Foot Industrial Estate Old Road | health and fitness suite | 961 yd |
| Latchford Giants Amateur Rugby League Football Club Victoria Park Victoria Park Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Springfield Fitness And Spa (Closed) Springfield Street | health and fitness suite | 997 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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.