Golborne Road is in Winwick, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 8LF is located in the Burtonwood and Winwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Golborne Road, Winwick, Warrington, WA2 8LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA2 8LG, WA2 8TA, WA2 8TF, WA2 8LE, WA2 8LB, WA2 8SZ, WA2 8LH, WA2 8LJ, WA2 8LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA2 8LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.8% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.2% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WA2 8LF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.9% | 26.6% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 56.4% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 50.5% | 55.2% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 32.3% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 9.7% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 13.9% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.5% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 9.4% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.6% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 45.5% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.5% | 94.4% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 96.8% | 95.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 94.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 61.8% | 46.2% | 15.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Golborne Road was 29.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.4% lower than the Burtonwood and Winwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Golborne Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Burtonwood and Winwick and the 245th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Golborne Road, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £5,274,999 | 2019-02-22 | £6,746,167 |
| The Stables Golborne Road, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2018-03-13 | £603,377 |
| The Swan Golborne Road, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £4,162,630 | 2017-12-11 | £5,384,444 |
| The Stables Golborne Road, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2012-09-14 | £634,922 |
| The Stables Golborne Road, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 1997-07-18 | £589,953 |
WA2 8LF 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 | 167 |
| Retired | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winwick CofE Primary School Myddleton Lane , Winwick WA2 8LQ | 3out of 4 | 138 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Mardale Avenue , Orford WA2 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9HS | 4out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School Clough Avenue , Longford WA2 9PH | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Callands Community Primary School Callands Road , Callands WA5 9RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,970 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | - not rated | 3,677 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,250 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 4,632 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 5,102 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 | 2,776 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | 4out of 4 | 2,665 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Early Adult Provision - LEAP College (Wargrave House Ltd) Wargrave House Ltd, 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | - not rated | 2,665 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 4,547 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 | 4,551 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Parks School Market Street , Hindley WN2 3AN | - not rated | 4,825 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan | Golborne Road | 2 yd | |
| Winwick Parish Leisure Centre | Winwick Parish Leisure Centre, Myddleton Lane | 112 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Myddleton Recreation Ground FARRINGDON ROAD | grass pitches | 254 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.