Ackerley Close is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 0DL is located in the Poulton North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ackerley Close, Warrington, WA2 0DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA2 0AW, WA2 0DN, WA2 0AQ, WA2 0AU, WA2 0YA, WA2 0LS, WA2 0DJ, WA2 0AJ, WA2 0AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA2 0DL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 48.3% | 49.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 WA2 0DL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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 | 28.2% | 35% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 52.3% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.3% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 5.5% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 35.7% | 49.2% | 13.5% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 42% | 31% | -11.0% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14.1% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 18.6% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 11.8% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 19.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 28.3% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.2% | 94.3% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 97.4% | 93.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 93.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ackerley Close was 74.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.1% lower than the Poplars and Hulme average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ackerley Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Poplars and Hulme and the 207th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Ackerley Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-09-28 | £454,391 |
| 18 Ackerley Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2022-01-06 | £413,756 |
| 20 Ackerley Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-06-02 | £413,662 |
| 17 Ackerley Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2017-09-01 | £445,243 |
| 14 Ackerley Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-07-31 | £403,093 |
WA2 0DL 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 WA2 0DL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Brow CofE Primary School Perth Close , Fearnhead WA2 0SF | 2out of 4 | 145 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bridget's Catholic Primary School Capesthorne Road , Poulton-with-Fearnhead WA2 0ER | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Acre Community Primary School Hilden Road , Padgate WA2 0JP | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate Station Road , Padgate WA2 0QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Mardale Avenue , Orford WA2 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | - not rated | 810 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Community High School Brock Road , Birchwood WA3 7PT | 3out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Warrington Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PF | 4out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 3,452 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,492 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 4,845 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Community Special School Woolston Learning Village, Holes Lane , Holes Lane WA1 4LS | 4out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood School Birchwood Specialist Care and Education Services , Ainscough Road WA3 7PW | - not rated | 2,772 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daz's Place LTD | 2 Perth Close | 278 yd | |
| The Wellbeing Brunch Box | Community And Youth Centre, Fearnhead Cross, Insall Road | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBCA The Farm Club | Street Record, Perth Close | 279 yd | |
| Farmers Arms | Fearnhead Lane | 650 yd | |
| The Millhouse | Ballater Drive | 782 yd | |
| The Greenwood Hotel | 158 Greenwood Crescent | 895 yd | |
| Plough | Mill Lane | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Quattro | 28 Fearnhead Cross, Insall Road | 659 yd | |
| To Pie For Ltd. | 88 Station Road North | 663 yd | |
| Jeniric's | 16 Fearnhead Cross, Insall Road | 720 yd | |
| The Greenwood Fryer | 156 Greenwood Crescent | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op | 11 Fearnhead Cross, Insall Road | 720 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Bridgets Catholic Primary School CAPESTHORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Capesthorne Community Centre AVERY CLOSE | 730 yd | |
| University Academy Warrington Playing Fields INSALL ROAD | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| The Recreation Centre At University Academy Warrington INSALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 768 yd |
| University Academy Warrington INSALL ROAD | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Peel Hall Park BALLATER DRIVE | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Poulton Park Golf Club DIG LANE | golf | 827 yd |
| University Of Chester (Warrington Campus) WARRINGTON CAMPUS WARRINGTON CAMPUS CRAB LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,002 yd |
| Crab Lane Playing Field BROOKSIDE FARM BROOKSIDE FARM DIG LANE | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Poplars Park CAPESTHORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 251.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.