Paddington Bank is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA1 3PB 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 Paddington Bank, Warrington, WA1 3PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA1 3PD, WA1 3PG, WA1 3NU, WA1 3PE, WA1 3PF, WA1 3PQ, WA1 3NX, WA1 3LT, WA1 3PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA1 3PB 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 49% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 30.8% | 37.9% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 37.9% | -13.0% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 14.2% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 43.4% | 42.9% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 36.5% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 12.9% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 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 Levels | 18.8% | 17.3% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 9.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 20.9% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 20.5% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 98.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 99.6% | 95.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 96.1% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paddington Bank 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.
Paddington Bank 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Paddington Bank, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,700 | 2021-01-18 | £194,357 |
| 22 Paddington Bank, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-03-28 | £187,937 |
| 8 Paddington Bank, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-07-28 | £176,607 |
| 20 Paddington Bank, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,900 | 2014-08-07 | £157,863 |
| 24 Paddington Bank, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £123,595 | 2010-08-06 | £231,041 |
WA1 3PB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School Oakwood Avenue , WA1 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy converter | 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 | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School Padgate Lane , Padgate WA1 3LB | 4out of 4 | 911 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Quebec Road , WA2 7SB | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruche Primary School Academy Seymour Drive , Padgate WA1 3TT | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 731 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 | 1,791 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Warrington Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PF | 4out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,224 yd | University technical college | 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 | 2,291 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 1,592 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 | 1,607 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 2,253 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 | 3,324 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 | 450 yd | |
| Tao | Unit 1, 9 Padgate Lane | 799 yd | |
| Mini Mania Play Cafe | 17 Padgate Lane | 815 yd | |
| Shake It Up | 32 Padgate Lane | 838 yd | |
| Royal Taste | 135 Marsh House Lane | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alford Sports & Social Club | Alford Sports And Social Club, Manchester Road | 392 yd | |
| Famous King & Queen | 147 Padgate Lane | 695 yd | |
| Dog & Partridge | Manchester Road | 934 yd | |
| St Oswalds Parish Centre Club | Padgate Lane | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nefis Kebab Fish Bar | Kingsway Studio, 15 Kingsway North | 280 yd | |
| King Edward Street Chippy | 53 King Edward Street | 554 yd | |
| Restaurant 2 Takeaway | 162 Padgate Lane | 752 yd | |
| Georgios | 156-158 Padgate Lane | 752 yd | |
| Yarana Tandoori | 160 Padgate Lane | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Manchester Road | 394 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 178-186 Padgate Lane | 752 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School BRIDGEWATER AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| St Oswalds Catholic Primary School PADGATE LANE | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Westy Park (Closed) Bridgewater Avenue | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| St Elphins Park 71-75 71-75 ST. KATHERINES WAY | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.