Sandy Lane is in Orford, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 9HU 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 Sandy Lane, Orford, Warrington, WA2 9HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA2 9PU, WA2 9RE, WA2 9PZ, WA2 9PT, WA2 9PS, WA2 9DZ, WA2 9HR, WA2 9HE, WA2 9RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA2 9HU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 52.8% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 47.2% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WA2 9HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.6% | 49% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 35% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 12% | 7.8% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 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 | 42.1% | 50.8% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 31.8% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10.2% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36% | 26.1% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 14% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 15.6% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.3% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 7% | 16.7% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.1% | 96.3% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 94.8% | 82.7% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 15.2% | 12.0% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 | 93.9% | 83.2% | -10.7% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.7% | 76.7% | -21.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 12.8% | 1.3% | 11.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Lane was 82.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.4% lower than the Orford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandy Lane has the 25th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Orford and the 194th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Sandy Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2021-03-29 | £171,897 |
| 88 Sandy Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2007-06-27 | £147,516 |
| 92 Sandy Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2006-12-20 | £165,385 |
| 90 Sandy Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2006-04-18 | £162,370 |
| 90 Sandy Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2004-01-16 | £172,045 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 4out of 4 | 146 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School Clough Avenue , Longford WA2 9PH | - not rated | 351 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Mardale Avenue , Orford WA2 9HF | 3out of 4 | 492 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 | 884 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallam Community Primary School Boulting Avenue , Dallam WA5 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Community 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 | 831 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,575 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 3,510 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 3,704 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 | 687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 4,164 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 | 2,784 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 3,252 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 3,407 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 | 3,413 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 3,553 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 | 485 yd | |
| Rollin Stoves | 10 Petworth Avenue | 553 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 141 Long Lane | 674 yd | |
| Tru Ninja | 3 Chetham Court | 726 yd | |
| Tenpin Ltd | 10-15 Chetham Court | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stonemill | Sandy Lane West | 437 yd | |
| Tetley Walker Sports and Social Club | Long Lane | 701 yd | |
| Jolly Tanner Inn | Statham Avenue | 719 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Warrington | Winwick Road | 738 yd | |
| The Blackburne Arms | Orford Green | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orford Fryer | Unit 1, Howson Road | 243 yd | |
| Aleef | 20d Gough Avenue | 564 yd | |
| Long Lane Fish Bar | 133 Long Lane | 674 yd | |
| Subway | Alban Retail Park, Hawleys Lane | 808 yd | |
| Wok Inn | Wok Inn, Concorde Place | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Sandy Lane West | 447 yd | |
| Co op | 47 Cotswold Road | 649 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit 6f & g, Junction Nine Retail Park, Hawleys Lane | 799 yd | |
| Tesco | Longford Service Station, Winwick Road | 836 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 96 Capesthorne Road | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews C Of E Primary School MARDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Fordton Leisure Centre (Closed) Chiltern Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 567 yd |
| The Tetleys Club LONG LANE | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Pure Gym (Warrington North) 23-25 CHETHAM COURT | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Warrington & Vale Royal College WINWICK ROAD CAMPUS WINWICK ROAD CAMPUS WINWICK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Radley Common Community Centre (Closed) Grasmere Avenue | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub Jubilee Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,024 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.