Brickhurst Way is in Woolston, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA1 4LG 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 Brickhurst Way, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA1 4LQ, WA1 4LP, WA1 4LR, WA1 4LH, WA1 4JY, WA1 4LJ, WA1 4LS, WA1 4LN, WA1 4LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA1 4LG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.8% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.2% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 24.5% | 31.2% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 49.2% | -13.4% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 8.8% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 8.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) 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 | 48.2% | 50.5% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35.9% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.2% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 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 | 16.5% | 16.5% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 13.5% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 16.2% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 7.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 18.8% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 25% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 99.3% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 97.6% | 98% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 97.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 70.5% | 46.2% | 24.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brickhurst Way was 13.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.9% lower than the Birchwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brickhurst Way has the 7th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Birchwood and the 101st lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Brickhurst Way, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-03-28 | £223,542 |
| 23 Brickhurst Way, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-05-31 | £270,187 |
| 14 Brickhurst Way, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-11-10 | £292,314 |
| 56 Brickhurst Way, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-07-30 | £277,908 |
| 14 Brickhurst Way, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-10-30 | £272,240 |
WA1 4LG 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 3,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruche Primary School Academy Seymour Drive , Padgate WA1 3TT | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Community Primary School Barnfield Road , Woolston WA1 4NW | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 788 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston CofE Aided Primary School Epping Drive , Woolston WA1 4QL | 4out of 4 | 849 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate Station Road , Padgate WA2 0QJ | 4out of 4 | 908 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 | 501 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Community High School Brock Road , Birchwood WA3 7PT | 3out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 3,012 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 | 3,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 3,949 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Lane Community Special School Woolston Learning Village, Holes Lane , Holes Lane WA1 4LS | 4out of 4 | 88 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 101 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 262 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 795 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 | 2,228 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greencore Prepared Meals Staff Canteen | 20 Grosvenor Grange | 391 yd | |
| Greggs Applegreen Warrington | 43 Manchester Road | 525 yd | |
| Brewer's Cafe Bar | 9 Bruche Heath Gardens | 695 yd | |
| Then & Now Warrington Ltd. | 1 Bruche Heath Gardens | 729 yd | |
| Tell Tales | Unit 4, Longbarn Local Centre, Pasture Lane | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Monks Sports Club | 5 Hillock Lane | 290 yd | |
| Woolston Social Club | 50 Manchester Road | 474 yd | |
| Dog & Partridge | Manchester Road | 776 yd | |
| The Station House Bar + Grill | The Station House, Station Road | 937 yd | |
| Padgate Village Club | Padgate Village Club, Station Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Subway, 41 Manchester Road | 558 yd | |
| R'Teapot | 4 Bruche Heath Gardens | 695 yd | |
| Plaice Station | Plaice Station, Station Road | 938 yd | |
| Dam Lane Chippy | 60 Dam Lane | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op | 4 Holes Lane | 462 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 11 Manchester Road | 548 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monk Sports And Social Club Somerset Way | grass pitches | 258 yd |
| Green Lane Community Special School WOOLSTON LEARNING VILLAGE WOOLSTON LEARNING VILLAGE HOLES LANE | 263 yd | |
| Woolston Community High School (Closed) Holes Lane | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| Padgate Hall Business Centre ROWAN HOUSE UNIT 12 ROWAN HOUSE UNIT 12 GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| Woolston Brook School GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 318 yd |
| Woolston Park WOOLSTON DISTRICT PARK WOOLSTON DISTRICT PARK SOMERSET WAY | grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Bruche Community Primary School SEYMOUR DRIVE | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| King’S Leader Academy HILLOCK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Woolston Community Primary School BARNFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| St Peters Primary School HILLOCK LANE | grass pitches | 683 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.