John Street is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 7UB is located in the Bewsey and Whitecross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about John Street, Warrington, WA2 7UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA2 7TE, WA2 7TB, WA2 7TD, WA2 7TF, WA2 7TG, WA2 7TJ, WA2 7UW, WA2 7TL, WA2 7TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA2 7UB is primarily male, with 61% 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 | 34.1% | 39% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -12.0% |
| Male | 65.9% | 61% | -4.9% | 49.0% | 12.0% |
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 7UB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.3% 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 | 71.7% | 64.3% | -7.4% | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.7% | 22.3% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -21.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6% | 9.9% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 52.3% | 52.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 36.1% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 10.5% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around WA2 7UB this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 9.2% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 8.1% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 54.9% | 26.6% | 33.8% | 21.1% |
| Other | 31.3% | 2.5% | -28.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 9.1% | 13.5% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 10.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 82.4% | 73.7% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, just 47.2% 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 | 39.2% | 47.2% | 8.0% | 83.2% | -36.0% |
| European Union | 39.8% | 30% | -9.8% | 6.1% | 23.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 15.6% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.1% 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 | 37.5% | 47.4% | 9.9% | 83.2% | -35.8% |
| 10+ Years | 35.2% | 11.1% | -24.1% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.8% | 9.5% | -9.3% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 13.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 11.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 18.3% | 16.6% | 1.9% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.7% | 76.7% | -28.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 6.8% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Romania | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Other EU countries | 10.1% | 1.5% | 8.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 10.7% | 1.2% | 9.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 13.1% | 1.7% | 11.4% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Street was 646.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 136.1% higher than the Bewsey and Whitecross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
John Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bewsey and Whitecross and the 5th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 299.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 - 34 John Street, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-03-27 | £317,870 |
| Holt D M Co Ltd John Street, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £3,000,000 | 2018-12-04 | £3,749,082 |
| Hertz Cars John Street, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £3,000,000 | 2018-12-04 | £3,749,082 |
| The Warehouse John Street, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-04-30 | £197,358 |
| T Mullin Motor Repairs John Street, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2018-03-05 | £65,533 |
WA2 7UB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 203 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| 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 | 2,582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Bewsey Road , WA5 0JS | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Primary School Beamont Primary School , WA2 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elphin's (Fairfield) CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Farrell Street , WA1 2GN | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchford St James CofE Primary School Old Road , WA4 1AP | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School Lathom Avenue , Orford WA2 8AL | 3out of 4 | 1,164 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 | 3out of 4 | 249 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,308 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 | 2,545 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 | 1,776 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 1,782 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 | 1,338 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 3,415 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 | 3,428 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 3,834 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jungle | Unit C3, Pinners Brow Retail Park, Pinners Brow | 154 yd | |
| Geek Retreat | 4 Crown Street | 186 yd | |
| Zaxo Warrington Ltd. | 37 Winwick Street | 188 yd | |
| Asda Cafe - Express Diner | Unit A, Cockhedge Shopping Centre, Cockhedge Way | 229 yd | |
| Ace Club Cafe and Venue Bar | Ground Floor Unit G1a, Evans House, Norman Street | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gracie Barra Warrington | John Street | 13 yd | |
| Kings Head Hotel | 30 Winwick Street | 258 yd | |
| 147 Snooker Club | Evans House, Norman Street | 259 yd | |
| Dick's Bean Bar | 17 Winwick Street | 278 yd | |
| The Wolves Tavern | 2 Orford Lane | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Kebab House | 47 Winwick Street | 188 yd | |
| Star Kebab | 41 Winwick Street | 188 yd | |
| Koffistop | Warrington Central Rail Station, Winwick Street | 214 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 51-59 Winwick Road | 314 yd | |
| Lola's Desserts | 24 Town Hill | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Unit 6, Cockhedge Shopping Centre, Cockhedge Way | 229 yd | |
| Wilko | C1, 77 The Mall | 443 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 11 Buttermarket Street | 457 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2a, School Brow | 458 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 1 The Mall | 486 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Exclusive Fitness For Women EVANS HOUSE EVANS HOUSE NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 228 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Warrington) UNIT H4 UNIT H4 COCKHEDGE WAY | health and fitness suite | 367 yd |
| Warrington Wolves (Halliwell Jones Stadium) HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM WINWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| Pure Gym (Warrington Central) FENNEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 443 yd |
| Dw Fitness (Warrington) BANK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 643 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Warrington) (Closed) Barbauld Street | health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Bank Park BANK PARK BANK PARK SANKEY STREET | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Springfield Fitness And Spa (Closed) Springfield Street | health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| St Elphins Park 71-75 71-75 ST. KATHERINES WAY | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| St Alban'S Catholic Primary School BEWSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 982 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 26.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 26.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 26.7% |
| 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.