Shaws Avenue is in Orford, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 8AT is located in the Orford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shaws Avenue, Orford, Warrington, WA2 8AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA2 8AU, WA2 8AX, WA2 8BG, WA2 8AY, WA2 8AS, WA2 8BL, WA2 8BA, WA2 8BQ, WA2 8HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA2 8AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48% | 49.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 8AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 41.6% | 42.8% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 37.1% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 42.5% | 40% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 36.3% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 15.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 27.4% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10.2% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15.8% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 20.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.7% | 96.3% | 3.6% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 86.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 86.3% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 10.9% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 86.9% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaws Avenue was 147.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.9% higher than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shaws Avenue has the 17th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 75th highest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Shaws Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2017-05-04 | £183,020 |
| 6 Shaws Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2011-10-21 | £129,756 |
| 12 Shaws Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2007-06-28 | £171,019 |
| 16 Shaws Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £24,500 | 1997-05-01 | £134,371 |
| 12 Shaws Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £36,000 | 1996-08-09 | £194,254 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School Lathom Avenue , Orford WA2 8AL | 3out of 4 | 207 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Community Primary School O'leary Street , WA2 7RQ | - not rated | 647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Primary School Beamont Primary School , WA2 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Community Junior School Leleary Street , Orford WA2 7RQ | - not rated | 647 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Community Infant School Leleary Street , WA2 7RQ | - not rated | 647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Beamont Community High School Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | - not rated | 698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Future Tech Studio Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 734 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | - not rated | 1,161 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewsey County High School Clapgates Road , Bewsey WA5 0AD | - not rated | 1,567 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 | 788 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 2,728 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 | 689 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 | 1,734 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Park View 1 Park View , Orford WA2 0LF | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Green CIO Irwell Road , St Werburghs Development Centre WA4 6DQ | - not rated | 3,065 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | - not rated | 3,110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bap Fusion | 60 Longford Street | 249 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | Winwick Road | 485 yd | |
| Lalkilla | 103 Orford Lane | 533 yd | |
| Donatello | 75-81 Orford Lane | 615 yd | |
| Warrington Collegiate (Food Court) Buckley Suite | Warrington Collegiate Institute, Winwick Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedicts Parish Centre | Rhodes Street | 393 yd | |
| Hawthorne Hotel | 40 Orford Lane | 606 yd | |
| The Irish Club | 83 Orford Lane | 615 yd | |
| 75 Engineer Regiment | Peninsula Barracks, O'leary Street | 711 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Warrington | Winwick Road | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antons Pizza | Unit 3, Longford Street | 230 yd | |
| Tortas de Pinguino | 60 Longford Street | 249 yd | |
| China Garden | 6 Central Avenue | 284 yd | |
| Direct Pizza and Kebab House | 8 Central Avenue | 298 yd | |
| Top Taste | 202-204 Longford Street | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 184-186 Orford Lane | 444 yd | |
| Co op | 138-142 Orford Lane | 471 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Extra, Winwick Road | 647 yd | |
| Tesco | Longford Service Station, Winwick Road | 802 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit 6f & g, Junction Nine Retail Park, Hawleys Lane | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warrington St Ann'S C Of E Primary School LATHOM AVENUE | grass pitches | 226 yd |
| Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub Jubilee Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 433 yd |
| Total Fitness (Warrington) (Closed) Winwick Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 488 yd |
| Warrington & Vale Royal College WINWICK ROAD CAMPUS WINWICK ROAD CAMPUS WINWICK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| Orford Park (Closed) Hallfields Road | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Exclusive Fitness For Women EVANS HOUSE EVANS HOUSE NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| The Tetleys Club LONG LANE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Warrington Wolves (Halliwell Jones Stadium) HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM WINWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Dallam Recreation Ground CHARTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.