Manchester Road is in Woolston, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA1 4AD is located in the Rixton and Woolston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manchester Road, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA1 4NA, WA1 4AE, WA1 4NB, WA1 4AL, WA1 4LZ, WA1 4NE, WA1 3PP, WA1 4ND, WA1 3UJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA1 4AD is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 47.8% | 46.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 53.5% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WA1 4AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.4% | 26.9% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 56.3% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 5.9% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 43.1% | 44.3% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 31.1% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 16.8% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 7% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 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.
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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 19.7% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15.5% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 8.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 19.2% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 21.8% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.6% | 96% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 97% | 95.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95.9% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 61.9% | 46.2% | 15.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester Road was 233.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 225.2% higher than the Birchwood average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Manchester Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Birchwood and the 31st highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Manchester Road, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-03-27 | £228,593 |
| 34 Manchester Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2021-04-09 | £268,104 |
| 40 Manchester Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2019-02-25 | £236,327 |
| 44 Manchester Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2014-02-14 | £208,180 |
| 40 Manchester Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2006-11-10 | £263,912 |
WA1 4AD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WA1 4AD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolston Community Primary School Barnfield Road , Woolston WA1 4NW | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bruche Primary School Academy Seymour Drive , Padgate WA1 3TT | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 744 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston CofE Aided Primary School Epping Drive , Woolston WA1 4QL | 4out of 4 | 872 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate Station Road , Padgate WA2 0QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Leadership Academy Warrington Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PF | 4out of 4 | 586 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Community High School Brock Road , Birchwood WA3 7PT | 3out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL | 1out of 4 | 2,775 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 3,678 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 239 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 469 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 | 474 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood School Birchwood Specialist Care and Education Services , Ainscough Road WA3 7PW | - not rated | 2,528 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Applegreen Warrington | 43 Manchester Road | 48 yd | |
| K S Dance Ltd | Suite A, Riverside Industrial Estate, Bridge Lane | 764 yd | |
| Greencore Prepared Meals Staff Canteen | 20 Grosvenor Grange | 868 yd | |
| Brewer's Cafe Bar | 9 Bruche Heath Gardens | 908 yd | |
| Then & Now Warrington Ltd. | 1 Bruche Heath Gardens | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woolston Social Club | 50 Manchester Road | 3 yd | |
| A Monks Sports Club | 5 Hillock Lane | 193 yd | |
| Dog & Partridge | Manchester Road | 600 yd | |
| Rope & Anchor | Rope And Anchor, Manchester Road | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Subway, 41 Manchester Road | 108 yd | |
| Happy Seasons | 30 Parksway | 891 yd | |
| R'Teapot | 4 Bruche Heath Gardens | 908 yd | |
| Dam Lane Chippy | 60 Dam Lane | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 11 Manchester Road | 100 yd | |
| Co op | 4 Holes Lane | 118 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Community Special School WOOLSTON LEARNING VILLAGE WOOLSTON LEARNING VILLAGE HOLES LANE | 320 yd | |
| Woolston Community High School (Closed) Holes Lane | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Woolston Community Primary School BARNFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Bruche Community Primary School SEYMOUR DRIVE | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Woolston Brook School GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 595 yd |
| Monk Sports And Social Club Somerset Way | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| King’S Leader Academy HILLOCK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Padgate Hall Business Centre ROWAN HOUSE UNIT 12 ROWAN HOUSE UNIT 12 GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| St Peters Primary School HILLOCK LANE | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Woolston Neighbourhood Hub HALL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 711 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.