Eskdale Avenue is in Orford, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 9NB is located in the Poplars and Hulme electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eskdale Avenue, Orford, Warrington, WA2 9NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA2 9TX, WA2 9ND, WA2 9TY, WA2 9NF, WA2 0NJ, WA2 9NJ, WA2 0NL, WA2 9NE, WA2 9NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA2 9NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.4% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.6% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 9NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 41.3% | 45.1% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 32.3% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 15.9% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 5.8% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 44.5% | 50.5% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 31.3% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 12.5% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 25.3% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 16.4% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23% | 16.4% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 9.3% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.5% | 18.7% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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 | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.8% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 96.7% | 91.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 90.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eskdale Avenue was 64.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% lower than the Orford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eskdale Avenue has the 20th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Orford and the 236th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Eskdale Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £88,500 | 2016-03-17 | £148,608 |
| 4 Eskdale Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2015-10-13 | £129,095 |
| 5 Eskdale Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2015-10-09 | £117,359 |
WA2 9NB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Mardale Avenue , Orford WA2 9HF | 3out of 4 | 193 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9HS | 4out of 4 | 438 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School Clough Avenue , Longford WA2 9PH | - not rated | 696 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School School Road , Orford WA2 9AD | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bridget's Catholic Primary School Capesthorne Road , Poulton-with-Fearnhead WA2 0ER | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,895 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Warrington Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PF | 4out of 4 | 3,553 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 3,604 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 | 1,113 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 4,346 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 3,015 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 | 3,019 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 3,184 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG | - not rated | 3,263 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice Express Cafe | 131 Poplars Avenue | 618 yd | |
| Rollin Stoves | 10 Petworth Avenue | 699 yd | |
| The Willow Cafe | Emmaus Church, Capesthorne Road | 729 yd | |
| Orford Youth Base | Orford Youth Centre, Capesthorne Road | 780 yd | |
| Orford Perk | 9a School Road | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Tanner Inn | Statham Avenue | 328 yd | |
| The Greenwood Hotel | 158 Greenwood Crescent | 707 yd | |
| Tetley Walker Sports and Social Club | Long Lane | 895 yd | |
| The Stonemill | Sandy Lane West | 942 yd | |
| The Blackburne Arms | Orford Green | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Inn | Wok Inn, Concorde Place | 287 yd | |
| The Orford Fryer | Unit 1, Howson Road | 341 yd | |
| Poplars Kebab & Pizza House | 129 Poplars Avenue | 618 yd | |
| The Greenwood Fryer | 156 Greenwood Crescent | 707 yd | |
| Neighbours | 10 Martin Avenue | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 96 Capesthorne Road | 695 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Sandy Lane West | 961 yd | |
| Co op | 47 Cotswold Road | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews C Of E Primary School MARDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 298 yd |
| Radley Common Community Centre (Closed) Grasmere Avenue | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| The Tetleys Club LONG LANE | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Poplars Park CAPESTHORNE ROAD | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,007 yd |
| Capesthorne Community Centre AVERY CLOSE | 1,063 yd | |
| Fordton Leisure Centre (Closed) Chiltern Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,068 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.