Beechwood Avenue is in Padgate, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA1 3LF is located in the Poulton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beechwood Avenue, Padgate, Warrington, WA1 3LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA1 3LE, WA1 3LD, WA1 3DD, WA1 3DH, WA1 3DB, WA1 3DE, WA1 3ED, WA1 3DY, WA1 3DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA1 3LF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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 | 50.7% | 49.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.2% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 34.2% | 36.1% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 44.5% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 7.9% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 8.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 53.1% | 48% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 34.5% | 10.4% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 10% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 28.7% | 19% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 12.8% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 13.3% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.9% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 30.5% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99% | 97.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 98.3% | 95% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 95% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 69.8% | 46.2% | 23.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechwood Avenue was 34.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.2% lower than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beechwood Avenue has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Beechwood Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-04-17 | £311,617 |
| 25 Beechwood Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2024-10-04 | £183,455 |
| 14 Beechwood Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £180,450 | 2024-08-30 | £193,044 |
| 6 Beechwood Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-07-19 | £173,065 |
| 16 Beechwood Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2024-04-26 | £172,115 |
WA1 3LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WA1 3LF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 279 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School Oakwood Avenue , WA1 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Quebec Road , WA2 7SB | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Acre Community Primary School Hilden Road , Padgate WA2 0JP | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Primary School Beamont Primary School , WA2 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Warrington Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PF | 4out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 1,943 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 2,851 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 1,530 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 | 1,542 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,891 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 | 3,167 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Deli | 324 Manchester Road | 526 yd | |
| Mini Mania Play Cafe | 17 Padgate Lane | 582 yd | |
| Tao | Unit 1, 9 Padgate Lane | 608 yd | |
| Shake It Up | 32 Padgate Lane | 614 yd | |
| Royal Taste | 135 Marsh House Lane | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famous King & Queen | 147 Padgate Lane | 249 yd | |
| St Oswalds Parish Centre Club | Padgate Lane | 263 yd | |
| Alford Sports & Social Club | Alford Sports And Social Club, Manchester Road | 475 yd | |
| Rylands Recreation Club | Rylands Recreation Club, Gorsey Lane | 611 yd | |
| Orford Hotel | 175 Gorsey Lane | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant 2 Takeaway | 162 Padgate Lane | 240 yd | |
| Georgios | 156-158 Padgate Lane | 240 yd | |
| Yarana Tandoori | 160 Padgate Lane | 240 yd | |
| King Edward Street Chippy | 53 King Edward Street | 349 yd | |
| Nefis Kebab Fish Bar | Kingsway Studio, 15 Kingsway North | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 178-186 Padgate Lane | 240 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Manchester Road | 473 yd | |
| Tesco | Orford Green | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Oswalds Catholic Primary School PADGATE LANE | grass pitches | 201 yd |
| Lockers Playing Field (Closed) Oxford Road | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Rylands Recreation Club GORSEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Bennetts Recreation Ground THE BENNETT RECREATION GROUND THE BENNETT RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Brook Acre Community Primary School HILDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 912 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% |
| Median download speed | 88.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.