Tomlinson Avenue is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 8EA 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 Tomlinson Avenue, Warrington, WA2 8EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA2 8ER, WA2 8DZ, WA2 8EB, WA2 8ES, WA2 8DY, WA2 8ED, WA2 8DL, WA2 8EU, WA2 8ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA2 8EA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 48.8% | 49.5% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.5% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.4% | 35% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 46.4% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.9% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 51.2% | 49.3% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 37.4% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 9.9% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.7% | 10.6% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 10.3% | -10.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 27.4% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 10.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 25.5% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 98% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 98% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 98% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tomlinson Avenue was 17.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.6% lower than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tomlinson Avenue has the 17th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 144th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Tomlinson Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-08-27 | £270,756 |
| 61 Tomlinson Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-03-25 | £279,523 |
| 63 Tomlinson Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2017-10-27 | £217,096 |
| 63 Tomlinson Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2007-12-07 | £242,322 |
| 61 Tomlinson Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2001-11-30 | £297,638 |
WA2 8EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,532 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 | 464 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School School Road , Orford WA2 9AD | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Quebec Road , WA2 7SB | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School Lathom Avenue , Orford WA2 8AL | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School Oakwood Avenue , WA1 3SZ | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 659 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Warrington Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PF | 4out of 4 | 2,933 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,057 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 2,985 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 2,340 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 | 2,350 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG | - not rated | 2,542 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 298 yd | |
| Orford Perk | 9a School Road | 480 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe | Unit G21, Warrington Business Park, Long Lane | 565 yd | |
| The Willow Cafe | Emmaus Church, Capesthorne Road | 675 yd | |
| Sweet Alley | 139 Marsh House Lane | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orford Hotel | 175 Gorsey Lane | 326 yd | |
| Rylands Recreation Club | Rylands Recreation Club, Gorsey Lane | 329 yd | |
| The Blackburne Arms | Orford Green | 409 yd | |
| Orford War Memorial Recr.Club | School Road | 409 yd | |
| 75 Engineer Regiment | Peninsula Barracks, O'leary Street | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sunrise | 72 Norris Street | 235 yd | |
| Victors | Greenhouse Cafe In The Park, Alder Lane | 352 yd | |
| Direct Pizza and Kebab House | 8 Central Avenue | 617 yd | |
| China Garden | 6 Central Avenue | 654 yd | |
| Subway | Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub, Jubilee Way | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Orford Green | 402 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 96 Capesthorne Road | 830 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 184-186 Orford Lane | 862 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 178-186 Padgate Lane | 863 yd | |
| Co op | 138-142 Orford Lane | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rylands Recreation Club GORSEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 340 yd |
| Orford Park (Closed) Hallfields Road | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Lockers Playing Field (Closed) Oxford Road | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Warrington St Ann'S C Of E Primary School LATHOM AVENUE | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub Jubilee Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 719 yd |
| Brook Acre Community Primary School HILDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| The Tetleys Club LONG LANE | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| St Oswalds Catholic Primary School PADGATE LANE | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Poplars Park CAPESTHORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 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 | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.