Meteor Crescent is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 0DU is located in the Poplars and Hulme electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meteor Crescent, Warrington, WA2 0DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA2 0DY, WA2 0DT, WA2 0JY, WA2 0HY, WA2 0JZ, WA2 0DZ, WA2 0JB, WA2 0HX, WA2 0JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA2 0DU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 48.7% | 49.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WA2 0DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.5% | 47.7% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 39.8% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 10% | 2.3% | -7.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 47.9% | 46.1% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 33.7% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.1% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 6.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 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.
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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 25.8% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 8.8% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 23.5% | 9.5% | 13.4% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 16.1% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 14.7% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 92.9% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 87.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 87.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 8.8% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 87.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meteor Crescent was 198.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.7% higher than the Orford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meteor Crescent has the 7th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Orford and the 47th highest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Meteor Crescent, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2024-12-20 | £262,243 |
| 13 Meteor Crescent, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-04-05 | £263,826 |
| 6 Meteor Crescent, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2021-03-04 | £162,368 |
| 15 Meteor Crescent, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-03-06 | £137,694 |
| 10 Meteor Crescent, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2018-05-01 | £103,780 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's CofE (Controlled) Infant School Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9BX | - not rated | 654 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bridget's Catholic Primary School Capesthorne Road , Poulton-with-Fearnhead WA2 0ER | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Mardale Avenue , Orford WA2 9HF | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Acre Community Primary School Hilden Road , Padgate WA2 0JP | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Acre Community Primary School Hilden Road , Padgate WA2 0JP | - not rated | 813 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Academy Warrington Insall Road , Padgate WA2 0LN | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lysander Community High School Insall Road , Padgate WA2 0LN | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Beamont Community High School Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,184 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 | 1,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 4,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 4,210 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View 1 Park View , Orford WA2 0LF | - not rated | 538 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons School Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | - not rated | 2,429 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice Express Cafe | 131 Poplars Avenue | 322 yd | |
| Orford Youth Base | Orford Youth Centre, Capesthorne Road | 368 yd | |
| The Willow Cafe | Emmaus Church, Capesthorne Road | 629 yd | |
| Orford Perk | 9a School Road | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greenwood Hotel | 158 Greenwood Crescent | 249 yd | |
| Jolly Tanner Inn | Statham Avenue | 331 yd | |
| The Millhouse | Ballater Drive | 829 yd | |
| The Blackburne Arms | Orford Green | 964 yd | |
| Orford War Memorial Recr.Club | School Road | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Inn | Wok Inn, Concorde Place | 219 yd | |
| The Greenwood Fryer | 156 Greenwood Crescent | 249 yd | |
| Poplars Kebab & Pizza House | 129 Poplars Avenue | 322 yd | |
| Neighbours | 10 Martin Avenue | 711 yd | |
| Family Pizza & Kebab House | 6 Martin Avenue | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 96 Capesthorne Road | 413 yd | |
| Tesco | Orford Green | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Radley Common Community Centre (Closed) Grasmere Avenue | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Poplars Park CAPESTHORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Capesthorne Community Centre AVERY CLOSE | 564 yd | |
| St. Bridgets Catholic Primary School CAPESTHORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| St Andrews C Of E Primary School MARDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Brook Acre Community Primary School HILDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Peel Hall Park BALLATER DRIVE | grass pitches | 921 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 224.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.