Overview of WA2 8PX

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Long Lane is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 8PX 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 Long Lane, Warrington, WA2 8PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WA2 9PA, WA2 8PU, WA2 9NZ, WA2 8PS, WA2 8LY, WA2 9PB, WA2 9NX, WA2 8PY, WA2 9NY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA2 8PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female41.5%50.2%8.7% 51.0% -0.8%
Male58.5%49.8%-8.7% 49.0% 0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single43.7%40.5%-3.2% 37.9% 2.6%
Married: Opposite sex39.3%40.9%1.6% 44.2% -3.3%
Married: Same sex0.7%0.4%-0.3% 0.3% 0.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.4%0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Separated1.5%2.8%1.3% 2.2% 0.6%
Divorced7.8%6.9%-0.9% 9.1% -2.2%
Widowed7%8.1%1.1% 6.1% 2.0%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health38.9%47.1%8.2% 48.4% -1.3%
Good health39.2%35.7%-3.5% 33.6% 2.1%
Fair health15.6%12.7%-2.9% 12.7% 0.0%
Bad health5.8%3.2%-2.6% 4.0% -0.8%
Very bad health0.6%1.3%0.7% 1.2% 0.1%

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 20.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications34.4%21.5%-12.9% 18.2% 3.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 22.2%13%-9.2% 9.6% 3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13%15%2.0% 13.4% 1.6%
Apprenticeship2.2%6.9%4.7% 5.3% 1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.7%20.6%6.9% 16.9% 3.7%
Degree or Similar10.7%20.2%9.5% 33.8% -13.6%
Other3.7%2.8%-0.9% 2.8% 0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian0.3%0%-0.3% 3.1% -3.1%
Pakistani0%1%1.0% 2.7% -1.7%
Black African0.3%0%-0.3% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0%1.6%1.6% 0.5% 1.1%
Mixed White and Asian1.7%0.6%-1.1% 0.8% -0.2%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean2%0.6%-1.4% 0.9% -0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%1%0.7% 0.8% 0.2%
White95.1%94.9%-0.2% 81.4% 13.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom94.8%94.5%-0.3% 83.2% 11.3%
European Union3.2%3.2%0.0% 6.1% -2.9%
Rest of Europe0.9%0.3%-0.6% 0.8% -0.5%
Middle East and Asia0.6%0.3%-0.3% 5.6% -5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.3% -1.0%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0%1.3%1.3% 0.0% 1.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK94.5%94.5%0.0% 83.2% 11.3%
10+ Years2.6%2.3%-0.3% 9.8% -7.5%
5-10 Years0.6%1.6%1.0% 2.9% -1.3%
2-5 Years0.6%1%0.4% 2.2% -1.2%
Less than 2 years1.7%0.6%-1.1% 1.9% -1.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.3% 76.7% 7.6%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Poland1.6% 1.3% 0.3%
Romania0.6% 0.9% -0.3%
Other EU countries0.6% 1.5% -0.9%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held12.2% 13.5% -1.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion34.6% 37.2% -2.6%
Christian61.2% 46.2% 15.0%
Muslim1% 6.5% -5.5%
Other religion0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Not answered2.6% 6.0% -3.4%

Safety

Is Long Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Lane was 241.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 129.9% higher than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Long Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 29th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.2%.



🔎 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 8PX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Long Lane are based on 114 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 Long Lane, Warrington, WA2 8PX

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA2 8PX

Average Price
£157,068
Semi-Detached
£160,050
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£149,061
Flats/Maisonettes
£132,270
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Long Lane

Average Price
£190,065
Semi-Detached
£189,576
Terraced
£160,519
Detached
£296,706
Flats/Maisonettes
£130,330
Other
£1,072

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Long LaneStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
72A Long Lane, Warrington, Warrington
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£182,0002023-12-15 £192,050
82 Long Lane, Warrington, Warrington
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£210,0002022-09-23 £221,152
72 Long Lane, Warrington, Warrington
Detached, an established residential building
£140,0002022-03-28 £157,217
70 Long Lane, Warrington, Warrington
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£113,7602017-08-16 £167,453
82 Long Lane, Warrington, Warrington
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£107,5002016-10-07 £165,663
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA2 8PX

Employment

WA2 8PX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee105
Retired45
Part-Time Employee38
Self-Employed15
Student (economically inactive)11
Other8
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Looking after home or family6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Unemployed5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Human health and social work activities23
Manufacturing17
Administrative and support service activities15
Construction8
Education8
Transport and storage7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Other6
Accommodation and food service activities5
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Financial and insurance activities4
Information and communication4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Real estate activities2

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 4 799 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School
Clough Avenue , Longford WA2 9PH
- not rated 325 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
School Road , Orford WA2 9AD
3out of 4 504 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School
Lathom Avenue , Orford WA2 8AL
3out of 4 668 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9HS
4out of 4 699 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Mardale Avenue , Orford WA2 9HF
3out of 4 1,006 yd Voluntary aided school No 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 4 200 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
UTC Warrington
Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG
3out of 4 1,944 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Padgate Academy
Insall Road , WA2 0LN
- not rated 2,124 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG
2out of 4 3,099 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX
3out of 4 3,117 yd Voluntary aided school 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 244 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Priestley College
Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD
- not rated 3,498 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 2,316 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Woolston Brook School
Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL
3out of 4 3,099 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kassia Academy and Support Services
Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ
3out of 4 3,106 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Green Lane Community Special School
Woolston Learning Village, Holes Lane , Holes Lane WA1 4LS
4out of 4 3,107 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fox Wood Special School
Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS
3out of 4 3,211 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Hub CafeUnit G21, Warrington Business Park, Long Lane296 yd
Warrington Collegiate (Food Court) Buckley SuiteWarrington Collegiate Institute, Winwick Road431 yd
Orford Perk9a School Road478 yd
Tasty Bites141 Long Lane503 yd
StarbucksUnit 8, Junction Nine Retail Park, Hawleys Lane604 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tetley Walker Sports and Social ClubLong Lane166 yd
Toby Carvery WarringtonWinwick Road349 yd
The Blackburne ArmsOrford Green514 yd
Orford War Memorial Recr.ClubSchool Road514 yd
Jolly Tanner InnStatham Avenue843 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
SubwayOrford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub, Jubilee Way369 yd
Long Lane Fish Bar133 Long Lane503 yd
Aleef20d Gough Avenue575 yd
VictorsGreenhouse Cafe In The Park, Alder Lane614 yd
SubwayAlban Retail Park, Hawleys Lane698 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoLongford Service Station, Winwick Road560 yd
Iceland Foods LimitedUnit 6f & g, Junction Nine Retail Park, Hawleys Lane598 yd
Co-Operative96 Capesthorne Road897 yd
TescoOrford Green947 yd
Aldi Stores LtdAldi, Sandy Lane West977 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Tetleys Club
LONG LANE
grass pitches64 yd
Beamont Collegiate Academy
LONG LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite165 yd
Warrington & Vale Royal College
WINWICK ROAD CAMPUS WINWICK ROAD CAMPUS WINWICK ROAD
health and fitness suite353 yd
Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub
Jubilee Way
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool361 yd
Orford Park (Closed)
Hallfields Road
grass pitches507 yd
Warrington St Ann'S C Of E Primary School
LATHOM AVENUE
grass pitches640 yd
Total Fitness (Warrington) (Closed)
Winwick Road
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool989 yd
St Andrews C Of E Primary School
MARDALE AVENUE
grass pitches1,013 yd
Fordton Leisure Centre (Closed)
Chiltern Road
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool1,082 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed171.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

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