Overview of WA2 7SA

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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.

People

Gender

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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female43.9%42.8%-1.1% 51.0% -8.2%
Male56.1%57.2%1.1% 49.0% 8.2%

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 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single46%49.4%3.4% 37.9% 11.5%
Married: Opposite sex27.7%27%-0.7% 44.2% -17.2%
Separated4%5.4%1.4% 2.2% 3.2%
Divorced20.3%14.1%-6.2% 9.1% 5.0%
Widowed2%4.1%2.1% 6.1% -2.0%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health33.8%47.1%13.3% 48.4% -1.3%
Good health33.8%35.6%1.8% 33.6% 2.0%
Fair health23.2%11.8%-11.4% 12.7% -0.9%
Bad health7.6%3.1%-4.5% 4.0% -0.9%
Very bad health1.7%2.4%0.7% 1.2% 1.2%

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.

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications36.6%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 Levels16.3%17%0.7% 13.4% 3.6%
Apprenticeship2%7.9%5.9% 5.3% 2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels6.4%12%5.6% 16.9% -4.9%
Degree or Similar6.9%19.9%13.0% 33.8% -13.9%
Other9.9%4.1%-5.8% 2.8% 1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.8%0%-0.8% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian0%1%1.0% 3.1% -2.1%
Other Asian0.8%0.3%-0.5% 1.6% -1.3%
Black African0%3.8%3.8% 2.5% 1.3%
Mixed White and Asian0%1.4%1.4% 0.8% 0.6%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
White97.5%89.6%-7.9% 81.4% 8.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Arab0.4%0%-0.4% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0.4%2.4%2.0% 1.6% 0.8%

Country of Birth

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom87.3%48.4%-38.9% 83.2% -34.8%
European Union9.3%46.3%37.0% 6.1% 40.2%
Rest of Europe0.4%1.7%1.3% 0.8% 0.9%
Africa0%1.7%1.7% 2.7% -1.0%
Middle East and Asia3%1.4%-1.6% 5.6% -4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.3% -1.0%

Length of Residence

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK86.5%48.1%-38.4% 83.2% -35.1%
10+ Years3.8%7.3%3.5% 9.8% -2.5%
5-10 Years3.8%5.9%2.1% 2.9% 3.0%
2-5 Years3.8%20.4%16.6% 2.2% 18.2%
Less than 2 years2.1%18.3%16.2% 1.9% 16.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom31% 76.7% -45.7%
Italy2.4% 0.6% 1.8%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Lithuania1.7% 0.3% 1.4%
Poland12.8% 1.3% 11.5%
Romania21% 0.9% 20.1%
Other EU countries7.2% 1.5% 5.7%
Central and Western Africa2.1% 0.3% 1.8%
Southern Asia1% 1.2% -0.2%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held20% 13.5% 6.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion29.1% 37.2% -8.1%
Christian64.7% 46.2% 18.5%
Hindu1% 1.7% -0.7%
Not answered5.2% 6.0% -0.8%

Safety

Is Oleary Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,700
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WA2 7SA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Oleary Street are based on 28 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 Oleary Street, Warrington, WA2 7SA

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA2 7SA

Average Price
£1,781,311
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£59,006
Other
£6,948,228

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oleary Street

Average Price
£477,338
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£164,792
Detached
£203,103
Flats/Maisonettes
£61,423
Other
£4,915,591

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oleary Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 43 Peninsula House Oleary Street, Warrington, Warrington
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£52,5002021-04-30 £60,595
Peninsula House Oleary Street, Warrington, Warrington
Other, an established residential building
£5,700,0002018-01-05 £7,345,063
Flat 16 Peninsula House Oleary Street, Warrington, Warrington
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£51,0002017-10-20 £65,636
Peninsula House Oleary Street, Warrington, Warrington
Other, an established residential building
£1,900,0002017-07-18 £2,486,118
Flat 16 Peninsula House Oleary Street, Warrington, Warrington
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£52,0002007-10-19 £67,178
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA2 7SA

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee127
Part-Time Employee25
Retired21
Long-Term Sick or disabled18
Self-Employed15
Unemployed11
Looking after home or family10
Other7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Student (economically inactive)2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles21
Administrative and support service activities14
Manufacturing13
Human health and social work activities11
Construction10
Transport and storage8
Accommodation and food service activities5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Other4
Education4
Information and communication4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Financial and insurance activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 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 1,814 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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

Secondary

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

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 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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ryfields BistroRyfields Village, Arena Gardens363 yd
Sweet Alley139 Marsh House Lane566 yd
Royal Taste135 Marsh House Lane608 yd
Lalkilla103 Orford Lane621 yd
Shake It Up32 Padgate Lane660 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
75 Engineer RegimentPeninsula Barracks, O'leary Street203 yd
Orford Hotel175 Gorsey Lane259 yd
St Benedicts Parish CentreRhodes Street344 yd
Rylands Recreation ClubRylands Recreation Club, Gorsey Lane439 yd
The Albion94 Battersby Lane608 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Golden Sunrise72 Norris Street222 yd
Rose Delight183 Orford Lane366 yd
China Garden6 Central Avenue417 yd
Direct Pizza and Kebab House8 Central Avenue429 yd
VictorsGreenhouse Cafe In The Park, Alder Lane434 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Heron Foods184-186 Orford Lane460 yd
Co op138-142 Orford Lane549 yd
TescoOrford Green852 yd
Nisa Local178-186 Padgate Lane880 yd
Sainsbury's100 Church Street1,055 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Rylands Recreation Club
GORSEY LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches437 yd
Warrington St Ann'S C Of E Primary School
LATHOM AVENUE
grass pitches558 yd
Orford Park (Closed)
Hallfields Road
grass pitches613 yd
Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub
Jubilee Way
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool752 yd
Lockers Playing Field (Closed)
Oxford Road
grass pitches787 yd
Beamont Collegiate Academy
LONG LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite898 yd
St Elphins Park
71-75 71-75 ST. KATHERINES WAY
grass pitches939 yd
Exclusive Fitness For Women
EVANS HOUSE EVANS HOUSE NORMAN STREET
health and fitness suite954 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed52.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed50 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed12.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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