Ferndale Close, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4NT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA1 4NT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	51.2%	0.9%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	49.7%	48.8%	-0.9%	49.0%	-0.2%

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 vicinity of WA1 4NT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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	25.8%	24.1%	-1.7%	37.9%	-13.8%
Married: Opposite sex	59.4%	59.5%	0.1%	44.2%	15.3%
Separated	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	7.4%	5.5%	-1.9%	9.1%	-3.6%
Widowed	6.6%	10.1%	3.5%	6.1%	4.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.3%	45.5%	2.2%	48.4%	-2.9%
Good health	31.5%	33.2%	1.7%	33.6%	-0.4%
Fair health	18.5%	13.7%	-4.8%	12.7%	1.0%
Bad health	5%	5.1%	0.1%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	1.7%	2.4%	0.7%	1.2%	1.2%

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.

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 17.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24%	21.4%	-2.6%	18.2%	3.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.6%	14.7%	-4.9%	9.6%	5.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.2%	10.9%	-1.3%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	6.6%	13.4%	6.8%	5.3%	8.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.9%	19.7%	3.8%	16.9%	2.8%
Degree or Similar	14.8%	17.6%	2.8%	33.8%	-16.2%
Other	7%	2.1%	-4.9%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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%	1.7%	1.7%	0.7%	1.0%
Indian	1%	0%	-1.0%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	2.7%	3.8%	1.1%	2.7%	1.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
White	95.6%	92.5%	-3.1%	81.4%	11.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.2% 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	95.3%	94.2%	-1.1%	83.2%	11.0%
European Union	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	6.1%	-5.4%
Africa	1%	1.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	2.7%	1.0%	5.6%	-2.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.6%	93.8%	0.2%	83.2%	10.6%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.7%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.1%
5-10 Years	1.7%	0.7%	-1.0%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	1.7%	-2.7%	1.9%	-0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.1%	76.7%	4.4%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Eastern Asia	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	14.8%	13.5%	1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.5%	37.2%	-8.7%
Christian	64.3%	46.2%	18.1%
Muslim	3.8%	6.5%	-2.7%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Ferndale Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferndale Close was 25.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.1% lower than the Birchwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Ferndale Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Birchwood and the 213th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,900

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in WA1 4NT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very 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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Ferndale Close are based on 12 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 Ferndale Close, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4NT

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA1 4NT

Average Price
£236,022

Semi-Detached
£236,022

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ferndale Close

Average Price
£269,880

Semi-Detached
£269,880

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ferndale CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Ferndale Close, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2022-12-08	£287,376
13 Ferndale Close, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2021-05-21	£245,788
2 Ferndale Close, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,544	2020-10-16	£148,358
15 Ferndale Close, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2018-09-07	£250,833
3 Ferndale Close, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2017-03-30	£252,941

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA1 4NT

Employment

WA1 4NT 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 4NT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	100
Full-Time Employee	57
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	18
Looking after home or family	11
Other	8
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Human health and social work activities	19
Manufacturing	14
Education	10
Other	10
Construction	9
Information and communication	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	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	3,967 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woolston Community Primary School Barnfield Road , Woolston WA1 4NW	3out of 4	276 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PQ	4out of 4	554 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bruche Primary School Academy Seymour Drive , Padgate WA1 3TT	3out of 4	640 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woolston CofE Aided Primary School Epping Drive , Woolston WA1 4QL	4out of 4	688 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate Station Road , Padgate WA2 0QJ	4out of 4	1,402 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	434 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX	3out of 4	1,861 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN	- not rated	1,868 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Birchwood Community High School Brock Road , Birchwood WA3 7PT	3out of 4	2,326 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	2,911 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	3,776 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD	- not rated	3,849 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS	3out of 4	346 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL	3out of 4	537 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	537 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ	3out of 4	1,261 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	2,385 yd	Other independent special school	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	Distance
Greggs Applegreen Warrington	43 Manchester Road	209 yd
K S Dance Ltd	Suite A, Riverside Industrial Estate, Bridge Lane	647 yd
Sindh Indian Cuisine	66 Dam Lane	824 yd
Cafe Ocho	64 Dam Lane	824 yd
Greencore Prepared Meals Staff Canteen	20 Grosvenor Grange	883 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Woolston Social Club	50 Manchester Road	194 yd
A Monks Sports Club	5 Hillock Lane	239 yd
Rope & Anchor	Rope And Anchor, Manchester Road	776 yd
Dog & Partridge	Manchester Road	794 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	Subway, 41 Manchester Road	144 yd
Happy Seasons	30 Parksway	722 yd
Dam Lane Chippy	60 Dam Lane	824 yd
R'Teapot	4 Bruche Heath Gardens	1,057 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's Local	11 Manchester Road		280 yd
Co op	4 Holes Lane		308 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Woolston Community Primary School BARNFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	150 yd
Green Lane Community Special School WOOLSTON LEARNING VILLAGE WOOLSTON LEARNING VILLAGE HOLES LANE		447 yd
Woolston Community High School (Closed) Holes Lane	grass pitches	451 yd
King’S Leader Academy HILLOCK LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	468 yd
St Peters Primary School HILLOCK LANE	grass pitches	476 yd
Woolston Neighbourhood Hub HALL ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	517 yd
Monk Sports And Social Club Somerset Way	grass pitches	538 yd
Woolston C Of E Primary School EPPING DRIVE	grass pitches	617 yd
Woolston Brook School GREEN LANE	health and fitness suite	711 yd
Bruche Community Primary School SEYMOUR DRIVE	grass pitches	724 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	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%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	106.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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