Battersby Lane is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 7EP is located in the Fairfield and Howley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Battersby Lane, Warrington, WA2 7EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA2 7DT, WA2 7DU, WA2 7DY, WA2 7ER, WA2 7EW, WA2 7EQ, WA2 7EH, WA2 7GH, WA2 7EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA2 7EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.2% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.8% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WA2 7EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.8% 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 | 60.8% | 57.8% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27% | 28.4% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.6% | 50% | -12.6% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 37.7% | 8.9% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 9.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 12.2% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.7% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14.6% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 20% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 37.1% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 91% | 84.2% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 73.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 73.8% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 18.7% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 73.8% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 11.6% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Battersby Lane was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.3% lower than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Battersby Lane has the 44th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 223rd highest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Carrington Walk, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, a newly built property | £58,000 | 2006-08-30 | £104,420 |
| 4 Carrington Walk, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, a newly built property | £58,000 | 2006-08-30 | £104,420 |
| 1 Carrington Walk, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, a newly built property | £58,000 | 2006-08-30 | £104,420 |
| 6 Carrington Walk, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, a newly built property | £58,000 | 2006-08-30 | £104,420 |
| 2 Carrington Walk, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, a newly built property | £58,000 | 2006-08-30 | £104,420 |
WA2 7EP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beamont Community Primary School O'leary Street , WA2 7RQ | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Primary School Beamont Primary School , WA2 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Community Junior School Leleary Street , Orford WA2 7RQ | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Community Infant School Leleary Street , WA2 7RQ | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Quebec Road , WA2 7SB | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | - not rated | 907 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Beamont Community High School Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Future Tech Studio Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewsey County High School Clapgates Road , Bewsey WA5 0AD | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,541 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Willow Green CIO Irwell Road , St Werburghs Development Centre WA4 6DQ | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View 1 Park View , Orford WA2 0LF | - not rated | 2,657 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | - not rated | 2,776 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lalkilla | 103 Orford Lane | 309 yd | |
| Donatello | 75-81 Orford Lane | 369 yd | |
| Ace Club Cafe and Venue Bar | Ground Floor Unit G1a, Evans House, Norman Street | 486 yd | |
| Giggles Play Mill Ltd | 3rd Floor, Evans House, Norman Street | 491 yd | |
| The LTC | Evans House, Norman Street | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion | 94 Battersby Lane | 64 yd | |
| 75 Engineer Regiment | Peninsula Barracks, O'leary Street | 345 yd | |
| The Irish Club | 83 Orford Lane | 369 yd | |
| Hawthorne Hotel | 40 Orford Lane | 409 yd | |
| St Benedicts Parish Centre | Rhodes Street | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Masala | 139 Orford Lane | 292 yd | |
| Orange Pizza Ltd. | 137 Orford Lane | 292 yd | |
| Top Chef | 135 Orford Lane | 292 yd | |
| Wild Boar | 153 Orford Lane | 296 yd | |
| Rose Delight | 183 Orford Lane | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op | 138-142 Orford Lane | 326 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 184-186 Orford Lane | 340 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2a, School Brow | 540 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100 Church Street | 575 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Unit 6, Cockhedge Shopping Centre, Cockhedge Way | 729 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exclusive Fitness For Women EVANS HOUSE EVANS HOUSE NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| St Elphins Park 71-75 71-75 ST. KATHERINES WAY | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Warrington) UNIT H4 UNIT H4 COCKHEDGE WAY | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Pure Gym (Warrington Central) FENNEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Warrington St Ann'S C Of E Primary School LATHOM AVENUE | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Warrington Wolves (Halliwell Jones Stadium) HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM WINWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Rylands Recreation Club GORSEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Dw Fitness (Warrington) BANK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,079 yd |
| Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub Jubilee Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,079 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 | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.