Lathom Avenue is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 8AZ 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 Lathom Avenue, Warrington, WA2 8AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA2 8AR, WA2 8AN, WA2 8AP, WA2 8BQ, WA2 8AY, WA2 8BA, WA2 8AS, WA2 8BJ, WA2 8BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA2 8AZ 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 8AZ, 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 Lathom Avenue was 166.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.1% higher than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lathom Avenue has the 14th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 61st highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lathom Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2023-12-08 | £132,958 |
| 8 Lathom Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2023-02-01 | £129,024 |
| 24 Lathom Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2019-05-03 | £139,877 |
| 5 Lathom Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-03-22 | £177,294 |
| 8 Lathom Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2014-12-18 | £170,521 |
| 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 | 1,323 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 | 267 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Primary School Beamont Primary School , WA2 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School School Road , Orford WA2 9AD | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School Clough Avenue , Longford WA2 9PH | - not rated | 871 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Quebec Road , WA2 7SB | 3out of 4 | 1,126 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 | 504 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 2,991 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 | 1,833 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 3,180 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 | 3,190 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 3,255 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 3,325 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Collegiate (Food Court) Buckley Suite | Warrington Collegiate Institute, Winwick Road | 452 yd | |
| Bap Fusion | 60 Longford Street | 472 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe | Unit G21, Warrington Business Park, Long Lane | 500 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | Winwick Road | 687 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 141 Long Lane | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedicts Parish Centre | Rhodes Street | 526 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Warrington | Winwick Road | 530 yd | |
| Tetley Walker Sports and Social Club | Long Lane | 632 yd | |
| The Blackburne Arms | Orford Green | 746 yd | |
| Orford War Memorial Recr.Club | School Road | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub, Jubilee Way | 229 yd | |
| Direct Pizza and Kebab House | 8 Central Avenue | 324 yd | |
| China Garden | 6 Central Avenue | 355 yd | |
| Antons Pizza | Unit 3, Longford Street | 450 yd | |
| Tortas de Pinguino | 60 Longford Street | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 184-186 Orford Lane | 627 yd | |
| Tesco | Longford Service Station, Winwick Road | 633 yd | |
| Co op | 138-142 Orford Lane | 673 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit 6f & g, Junction Nine Retail Park, Hawleys Lane | 714 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Extra, Winwick Road | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warrington St Ann'S C Of E Primary School LATHOM AVENUE | grass pitches | 193 yd |
| Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub Jubilee Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 221 yd |
| Warrington & Vale Royal College WINWICK ROAD CAMPUS WINWICK ROAD CAMPUS WINWICK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Total Fitness (Warrington) (Closed) Winwick Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 555 yd |
| Orford Park (Closed) Hallfields Road | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| The Tetleys Club LONG LANE | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Dallam Recreation Ground CHARTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Exclusive Fitness For Women EVANS HOUSE EVANS HOUSE NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,032 yd |
| Rylands Recreation Club GORSEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 87.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 228.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.