Overview of WA1 3NU

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Kingsway North is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA1 3NU 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 Kingsway North, Warrington, WA1 3NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WA1 3PD, WA1 3PE, WA1 3PB, WA1 3PG, WA1 3PF, WA1 3PQ, WA1 3PH, WA1 3RH, WA1 3NL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA1 3NU has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.8%49%-0.8% 51.0% -2.0%
Male50.2%51%0.8% 49.0% 2.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single30.8%37.9%7.1% 37.9% 0.0%
Married: Opposite sex50.9%37.9%-13.0% 44.2% -6.3%
Married: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Separated0.9%2.4%1.5% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced9.8%14.2%4.4% 9.1% 5.1%
Widowed7.6%6.7%-0.9% 6.1% 0.6%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health43.4%42.9%-0.5% 48.4% -5.5%
Good health35.1%36.5%1.4% 33.6% 2.9%
Fair health16.6%12.9%-3.7% 12.7% 0.2%
Bad health4.5%6.1%1.6% 4.0% 2.1%
Very bad health0.4%1.6%1.2% 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.

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 20.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications25.9%18.9%-7.0% 18.2% 0.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17.9%10.6%-7.3% 9.6% 1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels18.8%17.3%-1.5% 13.4% 3.9%
Apprenticeship6.7%9.8%3.1% 5.3% 4.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.3%20.9%10.6% 16.9% 4.0%
Degree or Similar16.5%20.5%4.0% 33.8% -13.3%
Other4%2%-2.0% 2.8% -0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Pakistani0%0.6%0.6% 2.7% -2.1%
Mixed Other0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
White100%98.4%-1.6% 81.4% 17.0%
Arab0%0.3%0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Other0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom99.6%95.5%-4.1% 83.2% 12.3%
European Union0%3.2%3.2% 6.1% -2.9%
Africa0%0.3%0.3% 2.7% -2.4%
Middle East and Asia0%1%1.0% 5.6% -4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 1.3% -1.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK99.6%96.1%-3.5% 83.2% 12.9%
10+ Years0%2.9%2.9% 9.8% -6.9%
5-10 Years0%0.6%0.6% 2.9% -2.3%
2-5 Years0%0.3%0.3% 2.2% -1.9%
Less than 2 years0.4%0%-0.4% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.9% 76.7% 5.2%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Poland1.6% 1.3% 0.3%
Other EU countries0.6% 1.5% -0.9%
North Africa0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held15.2% 13.5% 1.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion38.8% 37.2% 1.6%
Christian54.7% 46.2% 8.5%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim1% 6.5% -5.5%
Not answered5.2% 6.0% -0.8%

Safety

Is Kingsway North Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway North was 80.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.3% lower than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kingsway North has the 41st highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 198th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 140.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,300
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WA1 3NU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kingsway North are based on 88 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 Kingsway North, Warrington, WA1 3NU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA1 3NU

Average Price
£241,138
Semi-Detached
£232,827
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£297,798
Flats/Maisonettes
£285,739
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kingsway North

Average Price
£234,136
Semi-Detached
£228,062
Terraced
£212,628
Detached
£310,529
Flats/Maisonettes
£312,323
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kingsway NorthStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
37 Kingsway North, Warrington, Warrington
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£215,0002023-03-28 £234,645
51 Kingsway North, Warrington, Warrington
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£170,0002019-11-22 £240,145
73 Kingsway North, Warrington, Warrington
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£183,3002019-10-17 £255,906
73 Kingsway North, Warrington, Warrington
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£145,0002018-08-08 £208,389
83 Kingsway North, Warrington, Warrington
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£175,0002018-05-18 £262,378
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA1 3NU

Employment

WA1 3NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 Employee103
Retired53
Part-Time Employee35
Self-Employed15
Long-Term Sick or disabled12
Looking after home or family8
Other7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Student (economically inactive)6
Unemployed6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles39
Construction16
Manufacturing12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security12
Administrative and support service activities10
Human health and social work activities10
Education8
Other7
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Financial and insurance activities5
Information and communication5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities5
Accommodation and food service activities4
Transport and storage4
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 2,993 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School
Oakwood Avenue , WA1 3SZ
3out of 4 723 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Farrell Street , WA1 2GN
3out of 4 782 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Padgate Lane , Padgate WA1 3LB
4out of 4 858 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Quebec Road , WA2 7SB
3out of 4 988 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Beamont Primary School
Beamont Primary School , WA2 7RQ
3out of 4 1,301 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX
3out of 4 834 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 1,850 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Padgate Academy
Insall Road , WA2 0LN
- not rated 1,954 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
UTC Warrington
Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG
3out of 4 2,108 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Beamont Collegiate Academy
Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX
3out of 4 2,117 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Priestley College
Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD
- not rated 2,265 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Warrington and Vale Royal College
Winwick Road , WA2 8QA
- not rated 2,487 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fox Wood Special School
Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS
3out of 4 1,591 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Woolston Brook School
Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL
3out of 4 1,656 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 1,671 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kassia Academy and Support Services
Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ
3out of 4 2,281 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 3,202 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
The Little Deli324 Manchester Road320 yd
TaoUnit 1, 9 Padgate Lane662 yd
Mini Mania Play Cafe17 Padgate Lane679 yd
Shake It Up32 Padgate Lane702 yd
Royal Taste135 Marsh House Lane755 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Alford Sports & Social ClubAlford Sports And Social Club, Manchester Road331 yd
Famous King & Queen147 Padgate Lane583 yd
St Oswalds Parish Centre ClubPadgate Lane904 yd
Dog & PartridgeManchester Road1,019 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Nefis Kebab Fish BarKingsway Studio, 15 Kingsway North160 yd
King Edward Street Chippy53 King Edward Street443 yd
Restaurant 2 Takeaway162 Padgate Lane637 yd
Georgios156-158 Padgate Lane637 yd
Yarana Tandoori160 Padgate Lane637 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoTesco Express, Manchester Road332 yd
Nisa Local178-186 Padgate Lane637 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
BRIDGEWATER AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite765 yd
St Oswalds Catholic Primary School
PADGATE LANE
grass pitches880 yd
St Elphins Park
71-75 71-75 ST. KATHERINES WAY
grass pitches968 yd
Lockers Playing Field (Closed)
Oxford Road
grass pitches1,055 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 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 97.5%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed75.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed95.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed13.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.