Weir Lane, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4QH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA1 4QH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.2%	48.5%	-1.7%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	49.8%	51.5%	1.7%	49.0%	2.5%

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 4QH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% 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	22.6%	23.7%	1.1%	37.9%	-14.2%
Married: Opposite sex	67.7%	63.2%	-4.5%	44.2%	19.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	0.4%	3.2%	2.8%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	4.4%	4.3%	-0.1%	9.1%	-4.8%
Widowed	4.8%	4.7%	-0.1%	6.1%	-1.4%

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 (85.3%) 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	57.8%	53.7%	-4.1%	48.4%	5.3%
Good health	30.4%	31.6%	1.2%	33.6%	-2.0%
Fair health	8.3%	12.2%	3.9%	12.7%	-0.5%
Bad health	2.6%	2.4%	-0.2%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	1%	0%	-1.0%	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.

In the area around WA1 4QH this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.1%	9.9%	-2.2%	18.2%	-8.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.9%	9.9%	-5.0%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	17.4%	2.1%	13.4%	4.0%
Apprenticeship	4%	7.1%	3.1%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.5%	15%	2.5%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	36.3%	37.9%	1.6%	33.8%	4.1%
Other	4.8%	2.8%	-2.0%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	1%	1.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-1.7%
Pakistani	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	2%	2.0%	2.5%	-0.5%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
White	96.7%	94.5%	-2.2%	81.4%	13.1%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.2% 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	95.7%	93.2%	-2.5%	83.2%	10.0%
European Union	1.3%	2.7%	1.4%	6.1%	-3.4%
Africa	1%	1.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	2%	0.3%	5.6%	-3.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.7%	93.2%	-1.5%	83.2%	10.0%
10+ Years	0%	4.1%	4.1%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	5.3%	0%	-5.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.8%	76.7%	18.1%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	2.7%	13.5%	-10.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.6%	37.2%	-10.6%
Christian	67.6%	46.2%	21.4%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Weir Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Weir Lane was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.1% lower than the Birchwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Weir Lane has the 20th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Birchwood and the 243rd lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

🔎 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 4QH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 3/10 (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) - 2/10 (very 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 Weir Lane are based on 13 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 Weir Lane, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4QH

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA1 4QH

Average Price
£523,753

Semi-Detached
£479,475

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£538,512

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Weir Lane

Average Price
£483,206

Semi-Detached
£381,478

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£546,786

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Weir LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Weir Lodge Weir Lane, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2018-09-07	£691,754
Weir Lodge Weir Lane, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building	£151,547	2004-04-01	£322,954
Lock Cottage Weir Lane, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building	£115,000	2004-04-01	£245,071
49 Weir Lane, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2004-01-19	£793,286
51 Weir Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2003-09-12	£517,505

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA1 4QH

Employment

WA1 4QH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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	87
Retired	71
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	28
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	21
Human health and social work activities	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Construction	16
Education	15
Information and communication	14
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Financial and insurance activities	11
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter's Catholic Primary School Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PQ	4out of 4	1,222 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woolston CofE Aided Primary School Epping Drive , Woolston WA1 4QL	4out of 4	1,241 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woolston Community Primary School Barnfield Road , Woolston WA1 4NW	3out of 4	1,357 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thelwall Community Junior School Thelwall New Road , Thelwall WA4 2HX	3out of 4	1,650 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thelwall Infant School Thelwall Infant School, Pelham Road , Thelwall WA4 2HF	- not rated	2,106 yd	Academy converter	No	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	1,513 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Birchwood Community High School Brock Road , Birchwood WA3 7PT	3out of 4	2,673 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX	3out of 4	2,927 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN	- not rated	3,325 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	3,662 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD	- not rated	4,868 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA	- not rated	5,333 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chaigeley School Lymm Road , Thelwall WA4 2TE	3out of 4	1,353 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS	3out of 4	1,899 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	2,037 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL	3out of 4	2,042 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Birchwood School Birchwood Specialist Care and Education Services , Ainscough Road WA3 7PW	- not rated	2,455 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tapori Curry Bar ( Holiday Inn Kitchen )	Woolston Grange Avenue		725 yd
K S Dance Ltd	Suite A, Riverside Industrial Estate, Bridge Lane		1,046 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Rope & Anchor	Rope And Anchor, Manchester Road		832 yd
Juniper Farm	Juniper Farm, Manchester Road		1,045 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Happy Seasons	30 Parksway		839 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near WA1 4QH postcode.

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	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	50.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	50.0%

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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	46.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	62.08 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	62.08 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	13.08 Mbit/s

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