Padgate Lane, Warrington, WA1 3RS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA1 3RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.7%	50.9%	2.2%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	51.3%	49.1%	-2.2%	49.0%	0.1%

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 3RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.1% 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	50%	54.1%	4.1%	37.9%	16.2%
Married: Opposite sex	28.2%	28.2%	0.0%	44.2%	-16.0%
Separated	4.6%	1.9%	-2.7%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	8.3%	12.4%	4.1%	9.1%	3.3%
Widowed	8.8%	3.3%	-5.5%	6.1%	-2.8%

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 (87.3%) 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	49.1%	55.5%	6.4%	48.4%	7.1%
Good health	30.7%	31.8%	1.1%	33.6%	-1.8%
Fair health	15.5%	8.4%	-7.1%	12.7%	-4.3%
Bad health	4.3%	2.6%	-1.7%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	1.2%	0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.3%	18.1%	-3.2%	18.2%	-0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.1%	10%	-7.1%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	15.2%	-1.9%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	6.7%	1.6%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.2%	18.6%	2.4%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	16.2%	28.6%	12.4%	33.8%	-5.2%
Other	6.9%	2.9%	-4.0%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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)
Bangladeshi	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	1.1%	0.4%
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	97.1%	93.1%	-4.0%	81.4%	11.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	3.6%	3.6%	1.6%	2.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.9% 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	87.7%	85.9%	-1.8%	83.2%	2.7%
European Union	11.2%	10.1%	-1.1%	6.1%	4.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.7%	86.8%	-0.9%	83.2%	3.6%
10+ Years	3.2%	4.4%	1.2%	9.8%	-5.4%
5-10 Years	5.1%	4.4%	-0.7%	2.9%	1.5%
2-5 Years	2.2%	2.6%	0.4%	2.2%	0.4%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	1.8%	0.0%	1.9%	-0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.1%	76.7%	-3.6%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	2.5%	0.5%	2.0%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Romania	2.2%	0.9%	1.3%
Other EU countries	3.3%	1.5%	1.8%
Turkey	1.5%	0.1%	1.4%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	14.5%	13.5%	1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.2%	37.2%	4.0%
Christian	49.6%	46.2%	3.4%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	5.1%	6.5%	-1.4%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Padgate Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Padgate Lane was 111.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.2% higher than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Padgate Lane has the 31st highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 136th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.9%.

🔎 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 3RS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Padgate Lane are based on 370 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 Padgate Lane, Warrington, WA1 3RS

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA1 3RS

Average Price
£319,731

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£114,916

Other
£422,138

Estimated Average Property Prices for Padgate Lane

Average Price
£235,494

Semi-Detached
£259,891

Terraced
£185,756

Detached
£453,739

Flats/Maisonettes
£142,429

Other
£350,989

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Padgate LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Padgate Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2025-07-31	£142,931
Unit 5 9 Padgate Lane, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building	£792,000	2022-10-13	£807,872
17 Padgate Lane, Warrington, Warrington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£100,000	2020-12-11	£121,480
Unit 5 9 Padgate Lane, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building	£350,000	2018-12-18	£436,108
19 Padgate Lane, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building	£67,000	2018-09-07	£84,623

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA1 3RS

Employment

WA1 3RS 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 Employee	91
Part-Time Employee	32
Retired	26
Self-Employed	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	10
Other	8
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	18
Administrative and support service activities	15
Education	13
Manufacturing	12
Transport and storage	12
Information and communication	10
Other	9
Construction	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	1
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	2,393 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	177 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Quebec Road , WA2 7SB	3out of 4	325 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beamont Primary School Beamont Primary School , WA2 7RQ	3out of 4	636 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Farrell Street , WA1 2GN	3out of 4	637 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School Padgate Lane , Padgate WA1 3LB	4out of 4	850 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	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	1,440 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX	3out of 4	1,480 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG	3out of 4	1,638 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN	- not rated	1,864 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	2,276 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	1,833 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD	- not rated	2,316 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL	3out of 4	2,027 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS	3out of 4	2,029 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Green Lane Community Special School Woolston Learning Village, Holes Lane , Holes Lane WA1 4LS	4out of 4	2,040 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ	3out of 4	2,469 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	2,667 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	Distance
Mini Mania Play Cafe	17 Padgate Lane	17 yd
Tao	Unit 1, 9 Padgate Lane	22 yd
Shake It Up	32 Padgate Lane	39 yd
Royal Taste	135 Marsh House Lane	98 yd
Sweet Alley	139 Marsh House Lane	158 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Famous King & Queen	147 Padgate Lane	369 yd
Rylands Recreation Club	Rylands Recreation Club, Gorsey Lane	547 yd
Orford Hotel	175 Gorsey Lane	566 yd
Alford Sports & Social Club	Alford Sports And Social Club, Manchester Road	624 yd
75 Engineer Regiment	Peninsula Barracks, O'leary Street	676 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gastronomic	143 Marsh House Lane	76 yd
Many Events Food	135b Marsh House Lane	98 yd
Flame n Spice	244 Manchester Road	111 yd
The Crispy Cod	236 Manchester Road	111 yd
Captains Table	151-153 Marsh House Lane	158 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nisa Local	178-186 Padgate Lane	353 yd
Tesco	Tesco Express, Manchester Road	623 yd
Sainsbury's	100 Church Street	988 yd
Heron Foods	184-186 Orford Lane	1,024 yd
Co op	138-142 Orford Lane	1,078 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rylands Recreation Club GORSEY LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	535 yd
Lockers Playing Field (Closed) Oxford Road	grass pitches	641 yd
St Elphins Park 71-75 71-75 ST. KATHERINES WAY	grass pitches	667 yd
St Oswalds Catholic Primary School PADGATE LANE	grass pitches	789 yd

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	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	91.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	91.7%

Speed Aviability

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%

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

Overview of WA1 3RS