Milvain Drive is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 9NZ 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 Milvain Drive, Warrington, WA2 9NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA2 9NX, WA2 9NY, WA2 8PS, WA2 8LY, WA2 8PX, WA2 9NU, WA2 8PT, WA2 9DD, WA2 9PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA2 9NZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.5% | 50.2% | 8.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 58.5% | 49.8% | -8.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 43.7% | 40.5% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 40.9% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 38.9% | 47.1% | 8.2% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 35.7% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 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 Levels | 13% | 15% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 20.6% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 20.2% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.1% | 94.9% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 94.8% | 94.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 94.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 61.2% | 46.2% | 15.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milvain Drive was 306.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 189.3% higher than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Milvain Drive has the 5th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 18th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 173.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Milvain Drive, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-07-08 | £252,157 |
| 19 Milvain Drive, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2021-10-29 | £257,598 |
| 15 Milvain Drive, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-11-27 | £207,509 |
| 9 Milvain Drive, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,500 | 2020-02-07 | £214,877 |
| 9 Milvain Drive, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2019-12-09 | £173,370 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Milvain Drive, Warrington, WA2 9NZ has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 12 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Milvain Drive, Warrington, WA2 9NZ has low surface water flood risk.
10 of 12 properties (83.33%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
WA2 9NZ 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's CofE Junior School School Road , Orford WA2 9AD | - not rated | 239 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School School Road , Orford WA2 9AD | - not rated | 239 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School School Road , Orford WA2 9AD | 3out of 4 | 239 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's CofE (Controlled) Infant School Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9BX | - not rated | 341 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School Clough Avenue , Longford WA2 9PH | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Beamont Community High School Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | - not rated | 195 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 195 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Future Tech Studio Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 520 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Warrington Insall Road , Padgate WA2 0LN | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | 3out of 4 | 1,857 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 | 510 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 3,508 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 3,508 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 | 265 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View 1 Park View , Orford WA2 0LF | - not rated | 1,528 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons School Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | - not rated | 2,839 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub Cafe | Unit G21, Warrington Business Park, Long Lane | 263 yd | |
| Orford Perk | 9a School Road | 338 yd | |
| The Willow Cafe | Emmaus Church, Capesthorne Road | 458 yd | |
| Warrington Collegiate (Food Court) Buckley Suite | Warrington Collegiate Institute, Winwick Road | 605 yd | |
| Tasty Bites | 141 Long Lane | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetley Walker Sports and Social Club | Long Lane | 45 yd | |
| The Blackburne Arms | Orford Green | 389 yd | |
| Orford War Memorial Recr.Club | School Road | 389 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Warrington | Winwick Road | 520 yd | |
| Jolly Tanner Inn | Statham Avenue | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub, Jubilee Way | 455 yd | |
| Victors | Greenhouse Cafe In The Park, Alder Lane | 597 yd | |
| Long Lane Fish Bar | 133 Long Lane | 657 yd | |
| The Orford Fryer | Unit 1, Howson Road | 698 yd | |
| Aleef | 20d Gough Avenue | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 96 Capesthorne Road | 723 yd | |
| Tesco | Longford Service Station, Winwick Road | 730 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit 6f & g, Junction Nine Retail Park, Hawleys Lane | 762 yd | |
| Tesco | Orford Green | 803 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Sandy Lane West | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beamont Collegiate Academy LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 155 yd |
| The Tetleys Club LONG LANE | grass pitches | 166 yd |
| Orford Park (Closed) Hallfields Road | grass pitches | 439 yd |
| Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub Jubilee Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 455 yd |
| Warrington & Vale Royal College WINWICK ROAD CAMPUS WINWICK ROAD CAMPUS WINWICK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Warrington St Ann'S C Of E Primary School LATHOM AVENUE | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| St Andrews C Of E Primary School MARDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 941 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 | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.