Marsh House Lane is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA1 3QU 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 Marsh House Lane, Warrington, WA1 3QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA2 7SR, WA2 7SF, WA1 3QT, WA1 3QX, WA1 3QL, WA2 7SE, WA1 3QS, WA1 3QN, WA2 7DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA1 3QU 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 | 50.7% | 49% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 51% | 1.7% | 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.
In the immediate area around WA1 3QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 48.8% | 54.4% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 31.9% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 62.1% | 57.5% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 32.9% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 8.2% | 15% | 6.8% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 20.1% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 17.9% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 29.1% | -8.6% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 7% | 2.4% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 0.5% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.3% | 86.6% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 83.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 83.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 9.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 83.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marsh House Lane was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.5% lower than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marsh House Lane has the 45th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 224th highest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Marsh House Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-06-30 | £221,206 |
| 68 Marsh House Lane, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2022-04-07 | £5,264 |
| 80 Marsh House Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £150,750 | 2021-06-11 | £185,003 |
| 80 Marsh House Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2018-09-26 | £192,805 |
| 84 Marsh House Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £106,500 | 2016-03-30 | £177,333 |
WA1 3QU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 180 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Quebec Road , WA2 7SB | 3out of 4 | 239 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Community Primary School O'leary Street , WA2 7RQ | - not rated | 378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Primary School Beamont Primary School , WA2 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Community Junior School Leleary Street , Orford WA2 7RQ | - not rated | 378 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Community Infant School Leleary Street , WA2 7RQ | - not rated | 378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Beamont Community High School Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | - not rated | 1,309 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Future Tech Studio Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View 1 Park View , Orford WA2 0LF | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 2,385 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Alley | 139 Marsh House Lane | 305 yd | |
| Royal Taste | 135 Marsh House Lane | 365 yd | |
| Shake It Up | 32 Padgate Lane | 423 yd | |
| The Pavillion Tea Rooms | Pavillion, St Elphins Park, Manchester Road | 427 yd | |
| Mini Mania Play Cafe | 17 Padgate Lane | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Engineer Regiment | Peninsula Barracks, O'leary Street | 239 yd | |
| Orford Hotel | 175 Gorsey Lane | 432 yd | |
| The Albion | 94 Battersby Lane | 455 yd | |
| St Benedicts Parish Centre | Rhodes Street | 556 yd | |
| Rylands Recreation Club | Rylands Recreation Club, Gorsey Lane | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ru Yi | 68 Marsh House Lane | 136 yd | |
| Greenwood Fryery | 76 Marsh House Lane | 136 yd | |
| Anika | 16 Marsh House Lane | 286 yd | |
| Captains Table | 151-153 Marsh House Lane | 305 yd | |
| The Dalton | 147 Marsh House Lane | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 184-186 Orford Lane | 565 yd | |
| Co op | 138-142 Orford Lane | 616 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100 Church Street | 757 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 178-186 Padgate Lane | 762 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2a, School Brow | 802 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rylands Recreation Club GORSEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 553 yd |
| St Elphins Park 71-75 71-75 ST. KATHERINES WAY | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Lockers Playing Field (Closed) Oxford Road | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Warrington St Ann'S C Of E Primary School LATHOM AVENUE | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Exclusive Fitness For Women EVANS HOUSE EVANS HOUSE NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Warrington) UNIT H4 UNIT H4 COCKHEDGE WAY | health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| Orford Park (Closed) Hallfields Road | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Pure Gym (Warrington Central) FENNEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,040 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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 | 34.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.