Longfield Gardens is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 8LU is located in the Orford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 2008-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Longfield Gardens, Warrington, WA2 8LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA2 8PT, WA2 8PN, WA2 9AB, WA2 8LY, WA2 8PS, WA2 9NU, WA2 8PL, WA2 8PJ, WA2 9NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA2 8LU 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 | 53.2% | 50.3% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.7% | 2.9% | 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 vicinity of WA2 8LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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 | 26.7% | 29.9% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 53.1% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 7.1% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 8.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 46.8% | 46.9% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 33.1% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 15.4% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 20.1% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 12.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.2% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 6.7% | -1.8% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 18.9% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 24.8% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.2% | 96.8% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 96.5% | 94.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 94.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 68.8% | 46.2% | 22.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longfield Gardens was 63.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.4% lower than the Orford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longfield Gardens has the 19th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Orford and the 237th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Longfield Gardens, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-06-26 | £311,548 |
| 7 Longfield Gardens, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-07-01 | £318,999 |
| 4 Longfield Gardens, Warrington, Warrington Detached, a newly built property | £185,000 | 2018-06-05 | £261,309 |
| 1 Longfield Gardens, Warrington, Warrington Detached, a newly built property | £177,000 | 2017-05-30 | £261,729 |
| 6 Longfield Gardens, Warrington, Warrington Detached, a newly built property | £173,000 | 2017-04-07 | £253,295 |
WA2 8LU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WA2 8LU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 189 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School Clough Avenue , Longford WA2 9PH | - not rated | 539 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School Lathom Avenue , Orford WA2 8AL | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9HS | 4out of 4 | 845 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Primary School Beamont Primary School , WA2 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 886 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 | 201 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 1,971 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,833 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 3,311 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 | 595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 3,393 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 | 2,504 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 2,741 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 | 2,749 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orford Perk | 9a School Road | 122 yd | |
| The Hub Cafe | Unit G21, Warrington Business Park, Long Lane | 172 yd | |
| The Willow Cafe | Emmaus Church, Capesthorne Road | 359 yd | |
| Nice Express Cafe | 131 Poplars Avenue | 689 yd | |
| Warrington Collegiate (Food Court) Buckley Suite | Warrington Collegiate Institute, Winwick Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackburne Arms | Orford Green | 158 yd | |
| Orford War Memorial Recr.Club | School Road | 158 yd | |
| Tetley Walker Sports and Social Club | Long Lane | 208 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Warrington | Winwick Road | 697 yd | |
| Jolly Tanner Inn | Statham Avenue | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victors | Greenhouse Cafe In The Park, Alder Lane | 427 yd | |
| Subway | Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub, Jubilee Way | 443 yd | |
| Direct Pizza and Kebab House | 8 Central Avenue | 679 yd | |
| Poplars Kebab & Pizza House | 129 Poplars Avenue | 689 yd | |
| Golden Sunrise | 72 Norris Street | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Orford Green | 589 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 96 Capesthorne Road | 631 yd | |
| Tesco | Longford Service Station, Winwick Road | 907 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit 6f & g, Junction Nine Retail Park, Hawleys Lane | 952 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 184-186 Orford Lane | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beamont Collegiate Academy LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 213 yd |
| Orford Park (Closed) Hallfields Road | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| The Tetleys Club LONG LANE | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub Jubilee Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 454 yd |
| Warrington St Ann'S C Of E Primary School LATHOM AVENUE | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Warrington & Vale Royal College WINWICK ROAD CAMPUS WINWICK ROAD CAMPUS WINWICK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Rylands Recreation Club GORSEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Poplars Park CAPESTHORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Brook Acre Community Primary School HILDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Lockers Playing Field (Closed) Oxford Road | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.