Malcolm Avenue, Orford, Warrington, WA2 8EF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA2 8EF 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	51%	49.5%	-1.5%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	49%	50.5%	1.5%	49.0%	1.5%

Partnership Status

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	32.2%	35.1%	2.9%	37.9%	-2.8%
Married: Opposite sex	50.6%	48.6%	-2.0%	44.2%	4.4%
Separated	2%	0.4%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	10.2%	8.6%	-1.6%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	4.9%	7.3%	2.4%	6.1%	1.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.6%	46.5%	0.9%	48.4%	-1.9%
Good health	35.1%	31.6%	-3.5%	33.6%	-2.0%
Fair health	12.2%	15.6%	3.4%	12.7%	2.9%
Bad health	5.1%	4.2%	-0.9%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	2%	2.1%	0.1%	1.2%	0.9%

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 17.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31%	25.4%	-5.6%	18.2%	7.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.1%	8.5%	-8.6%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.2%	16.1%	-3.1%	13.4%	2.7%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	9.3%	4.8%	5.3%	4.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.9%	20.6%	6.7%	16.9%	3.7%
Degree or Similar	11.8%	17.3%	5.5%	33.8%	-16.5%
Other	2.4%	2.8%	0.4%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.7%	98.3%	-1.4%	81.4%	16.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	99.7%	97.2%	-2.5%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	0%	1%	1.0%	6.1%	-5.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.7%	97.2%	-2.5%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	9.8%	-9.5%
5-10 Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.6%	76.7%	2.9%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
No passport held	17.9%	13.5%	4.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.8%	37.2%	-4.4%
Christian	59.9%	46.2%	13.7%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Malcolm Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malcolm Avenue was 48.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.5% lower than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Malcolm Avenue has the 44th lowest crime rate of 101 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 298th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.2%.

🔎 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 8EF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Malcolm Avenue are based on 14 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 Malcolm Avenue, Orford, Warrington, WA2 8EF

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA2 8EF

Average Price
£243,418

Semi-Detached
£250,582

Terraced
£224,314

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Malcolm Avenue

Average Price
£281,486

Semi-Detached
£293,881

Terraced
£236,037

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Malcolm AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Malcolm Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£252,500	2023-12-15	£266,443
4 Malcolm Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£252,500	2023-12-15	£266,443
3 Malcolm Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2022-11-28	£227,803
12 Malcolm Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building	£219,250	2021-12-16	£255,345
8 Malcolm Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building	£208,000	2021-12-10	£242,242

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA2 8EF

Employment

WA2 8EF 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	64
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	14
Manufacturing	13
Information and communication	12
Education	11
Transport and storage	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	4
Real estate activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
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	1,377 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School School Road , Orford WA2 9AD	3out of 4	392 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brook Acre Community Primary School Hilden Road , Padgate WA2 0JP	3out of 4	718 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beamont Primary School Beamont Primary School , WA2 7RQ	3out of 4	758 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Quebec Road , WA2 7SB	3out of 4	833 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School Lathom Avenue , Orford WA2 8AL	3out of 4	834 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	655 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN	- not rated	1,407 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG	3out of 4	2,064 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX	3out of 4	2,459 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
King's Leadership Academy Warrington Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PF	4out of 4	2,858 yd	Free schools	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	1,064 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD	- not rated	3,270 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL	3out of 4	2,269 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	2,278 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ	3out of 4	2,336 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS	3out of 4	2,379 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG	- not rated	2,774 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Orford Perk	9a School Road	362 yd
The Willow Cafe	Emmaus Church, Capesthorne Road	439 yd
Ryfields Bistro	Ryfields Village, Arena Gardens	540 yd
The Hub Cafe	Unit G21, Warrington Business Park, Long Lane	580 yd
Nice Express Cafe	131 Poplars Avenue	637 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Blackburne Arms	Orford Green	319 yd
Orford War Memorial Recr.Club	School Road	319 yd
Rylands Recreation Club	Rylands Recreation Club, Gorsey Lane	536 yd
Orford Hotel	175 Gorsey Lane	600 yd
Tetley Walker Sports and Social Club	Long Lane	680 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Neighbours	10 Martin Avenue	448 yd
Family Pizza & Kebab House	6 Martin Avenue	448 yd
Golden Sunrise	72 Norris Street	530 yd
Victors	Greenhouse Cafe In The Park, Alder Lane	536 yd
Poplars Kebab & Pizza House	129 Poplars Avenue	637 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Orford Green	140 yd
Co-Operative	96 Capesthorne Road	544 yd
Nisa Local	178-186 Padgate Lane	993 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Orford Park (Closed) Hallfields Road	grass pitches	406 yd
Rylands Recreation Club GORSEY LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	548 yd
Lockers Playing Field (Closed) Oxford Road	grass pitches	602 yd
Brook Acre Community Primary School HILDEN ROAD	grass pitches	640 yd
Beamont Collegiate Academy LONG LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	678 yd
Poplars Park CAPESTHORNE ROAD	grass pitches	734 yd
Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub Jubilee Way	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	821 yd
The Tetleys Club LONG LANE	grass pitches	854 yd
Warrington St Ann'S C Of E Primary School LATHOM AVENUE	grass pitches	887 yd
Bennetts Recreation Ground THE BENNETT RECREATION GROUND THE BENNETT RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND	grass pitches	971 yd

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	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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	87.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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