Bridgewater Street is in Lymm and in Warrington district. WA13 0AB is located in the Lymm South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridgewater Street, Lymm, WA13 0AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA13 0AD, WA13 0DA, WA13 0LT, WA13 0LJ, WA13 0HR, WA13 0LP, WA13 0AE, WA13 0GA, WA13 0GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA13 0AB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 43.7% | 49.4% | 5.7% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 56.3% | 50.6% | -5.7% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 20.9% | 28.1% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 43.1% | -11.1% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 13% | 12.6% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 10.8% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 47.2% | 41.7% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 42.8% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 9.2% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 12.2% | 5.1% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 WA13 0AB this area, 6.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 6.6% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 5.4% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 16.8% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 19.2% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 46.1% | -3.1% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| White | 99.5% | 98.9% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 96.4% | 92.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 5% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 92.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridgewater Street was 294.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 699.5% higher than the Lymm North and Thelwall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bridgewater Street has the highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Lymm North and Thelwall and the 20th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Bridgewater Street, Lymm, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2020-09-25 | £461,005 |
| 16 Bridgewater Street, Lymm, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-09-25 | £430,271 |
| 10 Bridgewater Street, Lymm, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2018-02-23 | £333,995 |
| 2A Bridgewater Street, Lymm, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2007-09-24 | £156,450 |
| 18A Bridgewater Street, Lymm, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2006-06-30 | £894,511 |
WA13 0AB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WA13 0AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenbank Community Primary School Pepper Street , WA13 0JT | - not rated | 654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenbank Primary School Pepper Street , WA13 0JT | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree School Hardy Road , Lymm WA13 0NX | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Statham Community Primary School Warrington Road , Statham WA13 9BE | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Statham Primary School Warrington Road , Statham WA13 9BE | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lymm High School Oughtrington Lane , WA13 0RB | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lymm High Voluntary Controlled School Oughtrington Lane , WA13 0RB | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Warrington Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PF | 4out of 4 | 5,090 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak School Warburton Lane , Partington M31 4BU | - not rated | 5,297 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak School Warburton Lane , Partington M31 4BU | 2out of 4 | 5,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlegh PNEU School 78 Whitbarrow Road , WA13 9BA | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winterley Project Tawny House , 53 Warrington Road WA13 9BS | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Park Willow Tree Park , Beech House WA13 0GH | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Massey Hall School Half Acre Lane , Thelwall WA4 3JQ | - not rated | 2,707 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaigeley School Lymm Road , Thelwall WA4 2TE | 3out of 4 | 3,040 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuppello's | 4 Bridgewater Street | 16 yd | |
| Saddlers Arms - Wine Bar | 7 Bridgewater Street | 30 yd | |
| The Wine Kitchen Ltd | 5 The Cross | 56 yd | |
| The Coffee House Lymm | 14 Eagle Brow | 59 yd | |
| Lymm Methodist Church | Eagle Brow | 63 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brewery Tap | 18 Bridgewater Street | 2 yd | |
| The Spread Eagle | Eagle Brow | 63 yd | |
| The Golden Fleece | 41 The Cross | 70 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | 32 The Cross | 126 yd | |
| The Venue | 20 Rectory Lane | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lymm Fish & Chips | 5 Bridgewater Street | 20 yd | |
| Naz's Spice Lounge | 6-8 The Cross | 75 yd | |
| Chickenville | 14a The Cross | 109 yd | |
| Pizza Pitt | 14a The Cross | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 14 The Cross | 77 yd | |
| Co op | 1 Cherry Lane | 758 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lymm Lawn Tennis Club Brookfield Road | tennis courts | 252 yd |
| Sow Brook YEW TREE CLOSE | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Ridgeway Grundy Memorial Park RIDGWAY GARDENS | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Ravenbank Primary School PEPPER STREET | grass pitches | 663 yd |
| Lymm Rfc Beechwood Beechwood Crouchley Lane | grass pitches, squash courts | 859 yd |
| Cherry Tree Primary School HARDY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Lymm Golf Club WHITBARROW ROAD | golf | 1,066 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 | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.