Bowood Court is in Winwick Quay, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 8QZ is located in the Poplars and Hulme electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowood Court, Winwick Quay, Warrington, WA2 8QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA2 8LT, WA2 8QY, WA2 8UE, WA2 8UD, WA2 8RB, WA2 8QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA2 8QZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 48.3% | 49.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 27.4% | 37.7% | 10.3% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 44.1% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 51.7% | 49.6% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 34.8% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 9.8% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 18.1% | 15.5% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 10.5% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 10.5% | -10.7% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.7% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 20.5% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 33.3% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 4% | 0.9% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 100% | 95.1% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 97.8% | 93.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 93.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.1% | 37.2% | -15.1% |
| Christian | 67.6% | 46.2% | 21.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowood Court was 956.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 985.7% higher than the Orford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bowood Court has the highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Orford and the 3rd highest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 615.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bowood Court, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-03-30 | £482,256 |
| 5 - 6 Bowood Court, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2021-04-20 | £413,721 |
| 5 - 6 Bowood Court, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2017-10-20 | £346,618 |
| 6 Bowood Court, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2014-12-30 | £1,165,907 |
WA2 8QZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WA2 8QZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-Le-Willows Nursery School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 5,046 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallam Community Primary School Boulting Avenue , Dallam WA5 0JG | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallam Community Primary School Boulting Avenue , Dallam WA5 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Mardale Avenue , Orford WA2 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callands Primary Academy Callands Road , Callands WA5 9RJ | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Future Tech Studio Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Beamont Community High School Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewsey County High School Clapgates Road , Bewsey WA5 0AD | - not rated | 2,749 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Warrington Insall Road , Padgate WA2 0LN | - not rated | 3,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 4,999 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 4,999 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View 1 Park View , Orford WA2 0LF | - not rated | 2,450 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Bank - Vardy House Winwick Road , WA12 8DE | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG | - not rated | 3,125 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Red Bank School Winwick Road , WA12 8EA | - not rated | 3,219 yd | Secure units | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tru Ninja | 3 Chetham Court | 569 yd | |
| Tenpin Ltd | 10-15 Chetham Court | 569 yd | |
| Costa Drive Thru | 3 Chiltern Road | 723 yd | |
| Rollin Stoves | 10 Petworth Avenue | 900 yd | |
| Windsor Craft Ltd. | 223 Europa Boulevard | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winwick Quay & Premier Travel Inn | Winwick Quay, Woburn Road | 314 yd | |
| The Stonemill | Sandy Lane West | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwiches and Catering Direct | 35 Clarendon Court | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op | 47 Cotswold Road | 612 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Sandy Lane West | 765 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Warrington North) 23-25 CHETHAM COURT | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Fordton Leisure Centre (Closed) Chiltern Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 653 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 | 83.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.