Winwick Road is in Longford, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 8QE 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 Winwick Road, Longford, Warrington, WA2 8QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA2 9RR, WA2 9RL, WA2 9RW, WA2 9RP, WA2 9QT, WA2 9QZ, WA2 9QS, WA2 9RS, WA2 9RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA2 8QE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 49.8% | 48.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 30.3% | 39.8% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 38.6% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 8.3% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 32.2% | 34% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -14.4% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 37.8% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 21.9% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 9.2% |
| Bad health | 9% | 4.2% | -4.8% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 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.
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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.1% | 24.9% | -17.2% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 12% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 15.4% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 15.8% | 9.5% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 21.2% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 88.3% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 75.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 75.2% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 17.2% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 75.4% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 11.1% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 7.3% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 76.7% | -14.9% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 11.5% | 1.3% | 10.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winwick Road was 129.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% higher than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winwick Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 101 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 101st highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 567 Winwick Road, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-04-30 | £218,132 |
| 551 Winwick Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-10-18 | £204,046 |
| 537 Winwick Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2024-10-18 | £249,688 |
| 575 Winwick Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2024-07-12 | £295,162 |
| 521 Winwick Road, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2024-05-24 | £798,925 |
WA2 8QE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 612 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9HS | 4out of 4 | 615 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallam Community Primary School Boulting Avenue , Dallam WA5 0JG | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Mardale Avenue , Orford WA2 9HF | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School School Road , Orford WA2 9AD | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 994 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,456 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 3,160 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 3,909 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 | 657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 4,141 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 | 2,484 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 3,692 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 3,797 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 | 3,804 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 3,930 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Drive Thru | 3 Chiltern Road | 301 yd | |
| Dunelm (Soft Furnishings) Ltd. | Unit 4a, Junction Nine Retail Park, Hawleys Lane | 305 yd | |
| Nando's Chickenland Ltd | Unit 10, Junction Nine Retail Park, Hawleys Lane | 305 yd | |
| Curry's PC World | Units 1a And 1b, Junction Nine Retail Park, Hawleys Lane | 305 yd | |
| Tru Ninja | 3 Chetham Court | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stonemill | Sandy Lane West | 292 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Warrington | Winwick Road | 635 yd | |
| Tetley Walker Sports and Social Club | Long Lane | 912 yd | |
| The Winwick Quay & Premier Travel Inn | Winwick Quay, Woburn Road | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleef | 20d Gough Avenue | 299 yd | |
| Long Lane Fish Bar | 133 Long Lane | 459 yd | |
| Subway | Alban Retail Park, Hawleys Lane | 474 yd | |
| The Orford Fryer | Unit 1, Howson Road | 710 yd | |
| Subway | Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub, Jubilee Way | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Sandy Lane West | 272 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit 6f & g, Junction Nine Retail Park, Hawleys Lane | 531 yd | |
| Tesco | Longford Service Station, Winwick Road | 603 yd | |
| Co op | 47 Cotswold Road | 646 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fordton Leisure Centre (Closed) Chiltern Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 329 yd |
| Pure Gym (Warrington North) 23-25 CHETHAM COURT | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Warrington & Vale Royal College WINWICK ROAD CAMPUS WINWICK ROAD CAMPUS WINWICK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| The Tetleys Club LONG LANE | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| St Andrews C Of E Primary School MARDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Dallam Community Primary School BOULTING AVENUE | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| Dallam Recreation Ground CHARTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub Jubilee Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,071 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.