Overview of WA1 3QU

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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.

People

Gender

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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.7%49%-1.7% 51.0% -2.0%
Male49.3%51%1.7% 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.

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single48.8%54.4%5.6% 37.9% 16.5%
Married: Opposite sex37.3%31.9%-5.4% 44.2% -12.3%
Married: Same sex0%0.5%0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Separated5.3%2.4%-2.9% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced7.4%9.9%2.5% 9.1% 0.8%
Widowed1.2%0.8%-0.4% 6.1% -5.3%

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 (90.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health62.1%57.5%-4.6% 48.4% 9.1%
Good health31.6%32.9%1.3% 33.6% -0.7%
Fair health4.2%6%1.8% 12.7% -6.7%
Bad health0.9%2.9%2.0% 4.0% -1.1%
Very bad health1.2%0.7%-0.5% 1.2% -0.5%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications8.2%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 Levels15.2%20.1%4.9% 13.4% 6.7%
Apprenticeship1.2%5.3%4.1% 5.3% 0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels16%17.9%1.9% 16.9% 1.0%
Degree or Similar37.7%29.1%-8.6% 33.8% -4.7%
Other7%2.4%-4.6% 2.8% -0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.6%0.7%0.1% 0.7% 0.0%
Indian3.6%0.5%-3.1% 3.1% -2.6%
Pakistani1.8%6%4.2% 2.7% 3.3%
Other Asian0.3%2.1%1.8% 1.6% 0.5%
Black Caribbean0%0.9%0.9% 1.0% -0.1%
Other Black0%0.5%0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.6%0.3%-0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0%0.7%0.7% 0.4% 0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.7%0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Mixed Other0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
White91.3%86.6%-4.7% 81.4% 5.2%
Arab1.5%0%-1.5% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0.3%0.7%0.4% 1.6% -0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom86.6%83.8%-2.8% 83.2% 0.6%
European Union6.9%9.5%2.6% 6.1% 3.4%
Rest of Europe0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa1.8%0.7%-1.1% 2.7% -2.0%
Middle East and Asia4.2%4.3%0.1% 5.6% -1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0.9%0.6% 1.3% -0.4%
British Overseas0%0.5%0.5% 0.0% 0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK86%83.6%-2.4% 83.2% 0.4%
10+ Years6%6.5%0.5% 9.8% -3.3%
5-10 Years3%4.3%1.3% 2.9% 1.4%
2-5 Years4.2%3.4%-0.8% 2.2% 1.2%
Less than 2 years0.9%2.2%1.3% 1.9% 0.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73.7% 76.7% -3.0%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Germany0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Italy1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Lithuania0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Poland4.6% 1.3% 3.3%
Romania0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Other EU countries3.6% 1.5% 2.1%
Other Europe0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
South and Eastern Africa0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Southern Asia1.5% 1.2% 0.3%
South-East Asia0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
British Overseas Territories0.3% 0.0% 0.3%
No passport held12.1% 13.5% -1.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion44.2% 37.2% 7.0%
Christian42.6% 46.2% -3.6%
Buddhist0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Hindu0.5% 1.7% -1.2%
Muslim6.3% 6.5% -0.2%
Other religion1% 0.6% 0.4%
Not answered4.8% 6.0% -1.2%

Safety

Is Marsh House Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marsh House Lane was 92.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.6% lower than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Marsh House Lane has the 38th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 170th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.9%.



🔎 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. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,700
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WA1 3QU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Marsh House Lane are based on 170 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 Marsh House Lane, Warrington, WA1 3QU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA1 3QU

Average Price
£155,706
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£180,810
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£5,084

Estimated Average Property Prices for Marsh House Lane

Average Price
£162,420
Semi-Detached
£187,926
Terraced
£161,518
Detached
£219,155
Flats/Maisonettes
£80,685
Other
£115,265

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Marsh House LaneStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
82 Marsh House Lane, Warrington, Warrington
Terraced, an established residential building
£200,0002022-06-30 £223,077
68 Marsh House Lane, Warrington, Warrington
Other, an established residential building
£5,0002022-04-07 £5,375
80 Marsh House Lane, Warrington, Warrington
Terraced, an established residential building
£150,7502021-06-11 £186,568
80 Marsh House Lane, Warrington, Warrington
Terraced, an established residential building
£135,0002018-09-26 £194,436
84 Marsh House Lane, Warrington, Warrington
Terraced, an established residential building
£106,5002016-03-30 £178,833
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA1 3QU

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee180
Part-Time Employee51
Self-Employed31
Looking after home or family30
Student (economically inactive)23
Long-Term Sick or disabled20
Other13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)12
Unemployed10
Retired3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles24
Professional, scientific and technical activities19
Education18
Information and communication15
Manufacturing12
Transport and storage12
Financial and insurance activities10
Other9
Administrative and support service activities8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Accommodation and food service activities7
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities6
Construction6
Real estate activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Mining and quarrying1

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 2,173 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Quebec Road , WA2 7SB
3out of 4 279 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Beamont Primary School
Beamont Primary School , WA2 7RQ
3out of 4 312 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School
Oakwood Avenue , WA1 3SZ
3out of 4 539 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Farrell Street , WA1 2GN
3out of 4 711 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School
Lathom Avenue , Orford WA2 8AL
3out of 4 802 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beamont Collegiate Academy
Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX
3out of 4 1,217 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
UTC Warrington
Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG
3out of 4 1,237 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX
3out of 4 1,793 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Padgate Academy
Insall Road , WA2 0LN
- not rated 2,133 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL
1out of 4 2,467 yd Academy sponsor led 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 1,510 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Priestley College
Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD
- not rated 2,242 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11
Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG
- not rated 2,218 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Woolston Brook School
Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL
3out of 4 2,466 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 2,479 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fox Wood Special School
Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS
3out of 4 2,480 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Kassia Academy and Support Services
Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ
3out of 4 2,846 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed 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
Sweet Alley139 Marsh House Lane305 yd
Royal Taste135 Marsh House Lane365 yd
Shake It Up32 Padgate Lane423 yd
The Pavillion Tea RoomsPavillion, St Elphins Park, Manchester Road427 yd
Mini Mania Play Cafe17 Padgate Lane456 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
75 Engineer RegimentPeninsula Barracks, O'leary Street239 yd
Orford Hotel175 Gorsey Lane432 yd
The Albion94 Battersby Lane455 yd
St Benedicts Parish CentreRhodes Street556 yd
Rylands Recreation ClubRylands Recreation Club, Gorsey Lane562 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ru Yi68 Marsh House Lane136 yd
Greenwood Fryery76 Marsh House Lane136 yd
Anika16 Marsh House Lane286 yd
Captains Table151-153 Marsh House Lane305 yd
The Dalton147 Marsh House Lane305 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Heron Foods184-186 Orford Lane565 yd
Co op138-142 Orford Lane616 yd
Sainsbury's100 Church Street757 yd
Nisa Local178-186 Padgate Lane762 yd
FarmfoodsUnit 2a, School Brow802 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Rylands Recreation Club
GORSEY LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches553 yd
St Elphins Park
71-75 71-75 ST. KATHERINES WAY
grass pitches586 yd
Lockers Playing Field (Closed)
Oxford Road
grass pitches853 yd
Warrington St Ann'S C Of E Primary School
LATHOM AVENUE
grass pitches869 yd
Exclusive Fitness For Women
EVANS HOUSE EVANS HOUSE NORMAN STREET
health and fitness suite892 yd
Xercise4Less (Warrington)
UNIT H4 UNIT H4 COCKHEDGE WAY
health and fitness suite963 yd
Orford Park (Closed)
Hallfields Road
grass pitches966 yd
Pure Gym (Warrington Central)
FENNEL STREET
health and fitness suite1,040 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 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%

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 speed34.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed100.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed6.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed10.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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