Oakland Gardens, Warrington, WA1 3ED

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA1 3ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	50.8%	-0.2%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	49%	49.2%	0.2%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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 3ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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	36.5%	43.8%	7.3%	37.9%	5.9%
Married: Opposite sex	43.3%	39.3%	-4.0%	44.2%	-4.9%
Separated	1.4%	2%	0.6%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	11.5%	9%	-2.5%	9.1%	-0.1%
Widowed	7.2%	6%	-1.2%	6.1%	-0.1%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	54.2%	53.5%	-0.7%	48.4%	5.1%
Good health	30.8%	35%	4.2%	33.6%	1.4%
Fair health	9.1%	8.3%	-0.8%	12.7%	-4.4%
Bad health	4.7%	2.4%	-2.3%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.3%	12.5%	-5.8%	18.2%	-5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	10.5%	-5.4%	9.6%	0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.6%	23.5%	0.9%	13.4%	10.1%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	6.5%	2.7%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.8%	19.5%	1.7%	16.9%	2.6%
Degree or Similar	18.8%	23.5%	4.7%	33.8%	-10.3%
Other	2.9%	4%	1.1%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Black African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.5%	-1.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.6%	98%	-1.6%	81.4%	16.6%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	98.8%	95.3%	-3.5%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	0.4%	3.1%	2.7%	6.1%	-3.0%
Africa	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.4%	95.7%	-2.7%	83.2%	12.5%
10+ Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	9.8%	-8.2%
5-10 Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.3%	76.7%	7.6%
Poland	2%	1.3%	0.7%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	12.2%	13.5%	-1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.6%	37.2%	-2.6%
Christian	59.1%	46.2%	12.9%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Oakland Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakland Gardens was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.1% lower than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Oakland Gardens has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 304th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.1%.

🔎 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. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WA1 3ED, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Oakland Gardens are based on 9 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 Oakland Gardens, Warrington, WA1 3ED

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA1 3ED

Average Price
£137,916

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£202,943

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£7,861

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oakland Gardens

Average Price
£195,853

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£219,296

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£8,310

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oakland GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Oakland Gardens, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building	£192,500	2024-01-26	£210,768
1 Oakland Gardens, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building	£7,200	2021-04-15	£8,310
1 Oakland Gardens, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building	£136,500	2018-02-23	£201,464
2 Oakland Gardens, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building	£124,995	2013-12-10	£226,937
3 Oakland Gardens, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2010-11-05	£210,213

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA1 3ED

Employment

WA1 3ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	103
Retired	33
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	12
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5
Looking after home or family	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	19
Transport and storage	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Construction	16
Education	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Manufacturing	9
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	4
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

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	2,435 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School Padgate Lane , Padgate WA1 3LB	4out of 4	334 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School Oakwood Avenue , WA1 3SZ	3out of 4	400 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Quebec Road , WA2 7SB	3out of 4	697 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beamont Primary School Beamont Primary School , WA2 7RQ	3out of 4	990 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brook Acre Community Primary School Hilden Road , Padgate WA2 0JP	3out of 4	1,016 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN	- not rated	1,409 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX	3out of 4	1,452 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX	3out of 4	1,631 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
King's Leadership Academy Warrington Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PF	4out of 4	2,105 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG	3out of 4	2,155 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA	- not rated	2,029 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD	- not rated	2,736 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL	3out of 4	1,528 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	1,541 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS	3out of 4	1,554 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ	3out of 4	1,948 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG	- not rated	3,156 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Little Deli	324 Manchester Road	394 yd
Mini Mania Play Cafe	17 Padgate Lane	519 yd
Tao	Unit 1, 9 Padgate Lane	539 yd
Shake It Up	32 Padgate Lane	554 yd
Royal Taste	135 Marsh House Lane	602 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Famous King & Queen	147 Padgate Lane	153 yd
Alford Sports & Social Club	Alford Sports And Social Club, Manchester Road	341 yd
St Oswalds Parish Centre Club	Padgate Lane	345 yd
Rylands Recreation Club	Rylands Recreation Club, Gorsey Lane	672 yd
Orford Hotel	175 Gorsey Lane	812 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Restaurant 2 Takeaway	162 Padgate Lane	178 yd
Georgios	156-158 Padgate Lane	178 yd
Yarana Tandoori	160 Padgate Lane	178 yd
King Edward Street Chippy	53 King Edward Street	216 yd
Nefis Kebab Fish Bar	Kingsway Studio, 15 Kingsway North	476 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nisa Local	178-186 Padgate Lane	178 yd
Tesco	Tesco Express, Manchester Road	339 yd
Tesco	Orford Green	1,013 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Oswalds Catholic Primary School PADGATE LANE	grass pitches	295 yd
Lockers Playing Field (Closed) Oxford Road	grass pitches	459 yd
Rylands Recreation Club GORSEY LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	666 yd
Bennetts Recreation Ground THE BENNETT RECREATION GROUND THE BENNETT RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND	grass pitches	798 yd
Brook Acre Community Primary School HILDEN ROAD	grass pitches	1,053 yd

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	33.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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.