Oleary Street is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 7SA is located in the Fairfield and Howley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oleary Street, Warrington, WA2 7SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA2 7RQ, WA2 7SD, WA2 7RG, WA2 7SB, WA2 7RJ, WA2 7RR, WA2 7RF, WA2 7RL, WA2 7RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA2 7SA is primarily male, with 57.2% of the population 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 | 43.9% | 42.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -8.2% |
| Male | 56.1% | 57.2% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 8.2% |
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 7SA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 46% | 49.4% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 27% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 20.3% | 14.1% | -6.2% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 33.8% | 47.1% | 13.3% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 35.6% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 23.2% | 11.8% | -11.4% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 3.1% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.6% | 22% | -14.6% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 17% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 17% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 7.9% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 12% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.9% | 19.9% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 9.9% | 4.1% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.5% | 89.6% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, just 48.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 48.4% | -38.9% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 46.3% | 37.0% | 6.1% | 40.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 7.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 48.1% | -38.4% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 7.3% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 20.4% | 16.6% | 2.2% | 18.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 18.3% | 16.2% | 1.9% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 31% | 76.7% | -45.7% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 12.8% | 1.3% | 11.5% |
| Romania | 21% | 0.9% | 20.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.2% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 64.7% | 46.2% | 18.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oleary Street was 36.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.0% lower than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oleary Street has the 34th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 307th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 43 Peninsula House Oleary Street, Warrington, Warrington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2021-04-30 | £60,595 |
| Peninsula House Oleary Street, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £5,700,000 | 2018-01-05 | £7,345,063 |
| Flat 16 Peninsula House Oleary Street, Warrington, Warrington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2017-10-20 | £65,636 |
| Peninsula House Oleary Street, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2017-07-18 | £2,486,118 |
| Flat 16 Peninsula House Oleary Street, Warrington, Warrington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2007-10-19 | £67,178 |
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beamont Primary School Beamont Primary School , WA2 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 59 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Quebec Road , WA2 7SB | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School Lathom Avenue , Orford WA2 8AL | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School Oakwood Avenue , WA1 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School School Road , Orford WA2 9AD | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL | 1out of 4 | 2,825 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 | 1,164 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 2,563 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG | - not rated | 2,189 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Community Special School Woolston Learning Village, Holes Lane , Holes Lane WA1 4LS | 4out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryfields Bistro | Ryfields Village, Arena Gardens | 363 yd | |
| Sweet Alley | 139 Marsh House Lane | 566 yd | |
| Royal Taste | 135 Marsh House Lane | 608 yd | |
| Lalkilla | 103 Orford Lane | 621 yd | |
| Shake It Up | 32 Padgate Lane | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Engineer Regiment | Peninsula Barracks, O'leary Street | 203 yd | |
| Orford Hotel | 175 Gorsey Lane | 259 yd | |
| St Benedicts Parish Centre | Rhodes Street | 344 yd | |
| Rylands Recreation Club | Rylands Recreation Club, Gorsey Lane | 439 yd | |
| The Albion | 94 Battersby Lane | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sunrise | 72 Norris Street | 222 yd | |
| Rose Delight | 183 Orford Lane | 366 yd | |
| China Garden | 6 Central Avenue | 417 yd | |
| Direct Pizza and Kebab House | 8 Central Avenue | 429 yd | |
| Victors | Greenhouse Cafe In The Park, Alder Lane | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 184-186 Orford Lane | 460 yd | |
| Co op | 138-142 Orford Lane | 549 yd | |
| Tesco | Orford Green | 852 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 178-186 Padgate Lane | 880 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100 Church Street | 1,055 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rylands Recreation Club GORSEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Warrington St Ann'S C Of E Primary School LATHOM AVENUE | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Orford Park (Closed) Hallfields Road | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub Jubilee Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 752 yd |
| Lockers Playing Field (Closed) Oxford Road | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| St Elphins Park 71-75 71-75 ST. KATHERINES WAY | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Exclusive Fitness For Women EVANS HOUSE EVANS HOUSE NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 954 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 | 4.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 52.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.