Canberra Square is in Orford, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 0DY 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 Canberra Square, Orford, Warrington, WA2 0DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA2 0DU, WA2 0DT, WA2 9NA, WA2 0JX, WA2 0JY, WA2 9LZ, WA2 0GD, WA2 0JU, WA2 9LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA2 0DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.5% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.5% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 32.3% | 38.7% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 37.7% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 13.7% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 44% | 44.8% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 32.9% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 15.1% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 27.1% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 14.5% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 16.2% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 16.5% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.9% | 96.3% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 99% | 86.4% | -12.6% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 10.7% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 98.2% | 87.1% | -11.1% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canberra Square was 133.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.7% higher than the Orford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canberra Square has the 16th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Orford and the 94th highest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Canberra Square, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-08-02 | £251,060 |
| 6 Canberra Square, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2022-04-08 | £265,178 |
| 65 Canberra Square, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-11-22 | £141,576 |
| 33 Canberra Square, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2016-06-17 | £155,484 |
| 73 Canberra Square, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-02-12 | £196,246 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| 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 | 1,041 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 | 590 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Mardale Avenue , Orford WA2 9HF | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bridget's Catholic Primary School Capesthorne Road , Poulton-with-Fearnhead WA2 0ER | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Junior School School Road , Orford WA2 9AD | - not rated | 788 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School School Road , Orford WA2 9AD | - not rated | 788 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Beamont Community High School Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Warrington Insall Road , Padgate WA2 0LN | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lysander Community High School Insall Road , Padgate WA2 0LN | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Community 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 | 1,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 4,206 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 4,206 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 | 615 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons School Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | - not rated | 2,513 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 | 324 yd | |
| Orford Youth Base | Orford Youth Centre, Capesthorne Road | 417 yd | |
| The Willow Cafe | Emmaus Church, Capesthorne Road | 598 yd | |
| Orford Perk | 9a School Road | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Tanner Inn | Statham Avenue | 251 yd | |
| The Greenwood Hotel | 158 Greenwood Crescent | 336 yd | |
| The Millhouse | Ballater Drive | 869 yd | |
| The Blackburne Arms | Orford Green | 935 yd | |
| Orford War Memorial Recr.Club | School Road | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Inn | Wok Inn, Concorde Place | 124 yd | |
| Poplars Kebab & Pizza House | 129 Poplars Avenue | 324 yd | |
| The Greenwood Fryer | 156 Greenwood Crescent | 336 yd | |
| The Orford Fryer | Unit 1, Howson Road | 703 yd | |
| Neighbours | 10 Martin Avenue | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 96 Capesthorne Road | 418 yd | |
| Tesco | Orford Green | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Radley Common Community Centre (Closed) Grasmere Avenue | grass pitches | 298 yd |
| Poplars Park CAPESTHORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Capesthorne Community Centre AVERY CLOSE | 658 yd | |
| St Andrews C Of E Primary School MARDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| St. Bridgets Catholic Primary School CAPESTHORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Brook Acre Community Primary School HILDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Peel Hall Park BALLATER DRIVE | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| The Tetleys Club LONG LANE | grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,063 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.