Lovage Close, Padgate, Warrington, WA2 0UQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA2 0UQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	50.6%	0.8%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	50.2%	49.4%	-0.8%	49.0%	0.4%

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 WA2 0UQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.7% 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	15.5%	12.7%	-2.8%	37.9%	-25.2%
Married: Opposite sex	75%	71.7%	-3.3%	44.2%	27.5%
Separated	1.7%	0.9%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	2.6%	3.3%	0.7%	9.1%	-5.8%
Widowed	5.2%	11.3%	6.1%	6.1%	5.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.9%	39.8%	-6.1%	48.4%	-8.6%
Good health	39.4%	37.1%	-2.3%	33.6%	3.5%
Fair health	12%	17.9%	5.9%	12.7%	5.2%
Bad health	2.3%	3.6%	1.3%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	1.2%	0.4%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.2%	15.3%	-1.9%	18.2%	-2.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.5%	9.3%	-0.2%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.8%	13%	-3.8%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	7.4%	2.7%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	16.2%	2.4%	16.9%	-0.7%
Degree or Similar	34.5%	34.7%	0.2%	33.8%	0.9%
Other	3.4%	4.2%	0.8%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.8%	98.4%	-0.4%	81.4%	17.0%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.6% 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	96.9%	97.6%	0.7%	83.2%	14.4%
European Union	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	0.4%	-1.5%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	97.6%	1.8%	83.2%	14.4%
10+ Years	1.9%	2.4%	0.5%	9.8%	-7.4%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.6%	76.7%	16.9%
No passport held	6.4%	13.5%	-7.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.1%	37.2%	-14.1%
Christian	67.7%	46.2%	21.5%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	8.4%	6.0%	2.4%

Safety

Is Lovage Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lovage Close was 28.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.6% lower than the Poplars and Hulme average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Lovage Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Poplars and Hulme and the 238th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WA2 0UQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 3/10 (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 Lovage Close are based on 17 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 Lovage Close, Padgate, Warrington, WA2 0UQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA2 0UQ

Average Price
£289,143

Semi-Detached
£328,777

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£316,817

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£447

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lovage Close

Average Price
£314,733

Semi-Detached
£346,932

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£332,580

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£474

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lovage CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Lovage Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2021-07-08	£305,458
12 Lovage Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2021-03-31	£330,377
4 Lovage Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2020-03-24	£332,801
8 Lovage Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building	£232,500	2020-03-24	£309,504
14 Lovage Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2020-01-31	£312,572

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA2 0UQ

Employment

WA2 0UQ 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 WA2 0UQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	105
Full-Time Employee	52
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Student (economically inactive)	2
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Education	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Information and communication	9
Manufacturing	9
Construction	7
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Human health and social work activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Other	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,501 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate Station Road , Padgate WA2 0QJ	4out of 4	931 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woolston CofE Aided Primary School Epping Drive , Woolston WA1 4QL	4out of 4	1,163 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PQ	4out of 4	1,232 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Woolston Community Primary School Barnfield Road , Woolston WA1 4NW	3out of 4	1,281 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bruche Primary School Academy Seymour Drive , Padgate WA1 3TT	3out of 4	1,305 yd	Academy converter	Yes	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	1,015 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN	- not rated	1,238 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Birchwood Community High School Brock Road , Birchwood WA3 7PT	3out of 4	1,265 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX	3out of 4	2,935 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX	3out of 4	3,214 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA	- not rated	3,596 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD	- not rated	4,778 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	265 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	980 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL	3out of 4	993 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS	3out of 4	1,195 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Birchwood School Birchwood Specialist Care and Education Services , Ainscough Road WA3 7PW	- not rated	1,537 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	Distance
Tell Tales	Unit 4, Longbarn Local Centre, Pasture Lane	408 yd
Greencore Prepared Meals Staff Canteen	20 Grosvenor Grange	595 yd
Cuppaccino Warrington	Harpers Green, Harpers Road	808 yd
Roast	Unit 1 Birchwood Shopping Centre, Dewhurst Road	1,008 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bar Twenty/10	University Of Chester Padgate Campus, Crab Lane	795 yd
Farmers Arms	Fearnhead Lane	994 yd
Padgate Village Club	Padgate Village Club, Station Road	1,034 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Le Brunch	610-613 Birchwood Boulevard	683 yd
Mini Deli	1 Birchwood Shopping Centre, Dewhurst Road	1,008 yd
Subway	1 Birchwood Shopping Centre, Dewhurst Road	1,008 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit A2, Birchwood Shopping Centre, Benson Road	1,056 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Stores Ltd	1 Birchwood Shopping Centre, Dewhurst Road		1,008 yd
Heron Foods	Birchwood Shopping Centre, Benson Road		1,056 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Woolston Park WOOLSTON DISTRICT PARK WOOLSTON DISTRICT PARK SOMERSET WAY	grass pitches	577 yd
University Of Chester (Warrington Campus) WARRINGTON CAMPUS WARRINGTON CAMPUS CRAB LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	796 yd
Monk Sports And Social Club Somerset Way	grass pitches	805 yd
King’S Leader Academy HILLOCK LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	960 yd
Padgate Hall Business Centre ROWAN HOUSE UNIT 12 ROWAN HOUSE UNIT 12 GREEN LANE	grass pitches	992 yd
Crab Lane Playing Field BROOKSIDE FARM BROOKSIDE FARM DIG LANE	grass pitches	1,014 yd
Woolston Brook School GREEN LANE	health and fitness suite	1,072 yd
Woolston C Of E Primary School EPPING DRIVE	grass pitches	1,080 yd

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	70.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	70.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	70.6%

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	39.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	83.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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