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Kentmere Place is in Orford, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 9SL 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 Kentmere Place, Orford, Warrington, WA2 9SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WA2 9SR, WA2 9SP, WA2 9SH, WA2 9SJ, WA2 9SS, WA2 9SN, WA2 9TB, WA2 9TJ, WA2 9SF.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA2 9SL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female46.4%49.8%3.4% 51.0% -1.2%
Male53.6%50.2%-3.4% 49.0% 1.2%

Partnership Status

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 9SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single40.5%48.3%7.8% 37.9% 10.4%
Married: Opposite sex33%29.8%-3.2% 44.2% -14.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.5%0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Separated3.8%1%-2.8% 2.2% -1.2%
Divorced13%12.2%-0.8% 9.1% 3.1%
Widowed9.7%8.3%-1.4% 6.1% 2.2%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health46.4%49%2.6% 48.4% 0.6%
Good health29.5%31.9%2.4% 33.6% -1.7%
Fair health14.3%12%-2.3% 12.7% -0.7%
Bad health7.6%4.8%-2.8% 4.0% 0.8%
Very bad health2.1%2.4%0.3% 1.2% 1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications33.5%27.1%-6.4% 18.2% 8.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 21.6%13.3%-8.3% 9.6% 3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.1%18.7%4.6% 13.4% 5.3%
Apprenticeship4.3%3.4%-0.9% 5.3% -1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.1%15.8%1.7% 16.9% -1.1%
Degree or Similar8.6%18.7%10.1% 33.8% -15.1%
Other3.8%3%-0.8% 2.8% 0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.8%0.8% 0.7% 0.1%
Black African0%0.4%0.4% 2.5% -2.1%
Mixed White and Asian0%2%2.0% 0.8% 1.2%
Mixed White and African0%0.8%0.8% 0.4% 0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.8%0.8% 0.9% -0.1%
White100%94%-6.0% 81.4% 12.6%
Arab0%1.2%1.2% 0.6% 0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom98.3%86.7%-11.6% 83.2% 3.5%
European Union1.3%7.2%5.9% 6.1% 1.1%
Rest of Europe0%1.6%1.6% 0.8% 0.8%
Africa0%0.8%0.8% 2.7% -1.9%
Middle East and Asia0.4%2.4%2.0% 5.6% -3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%1.2%1.2% 1.3% -0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK97%86.7%-10.3% 83.2% 3.5%
10+ Years0.4%5.6%5.2% 9.8% -4.2%
5-10 Years0.8%1.2%0.4% 2.9% -1.7%
2-5 Years0%2%2.0% 2.2% -0.2%
Less than 2 years1.7%4.4%2.7% 1.9% 2.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom71.1% 76.7% -5.6%
Ireland1.2% 0.6% 0.6%
Portugal1.2% 0.5% 0.7%
Poland2% 1.3% 0.7%
Romania0.8% 0.9% -0.1%
Other EU countries5.2% 1.5% 3.7%
Central and Western Africa0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Eastern Asia0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Central and South America0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
No passport held16.9% 13.5% 3.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.2% 37.2% -2.0%
Christian57.6% 46.2% 11.4%
Buddhist0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Muslim2% 6.5% -4.5%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered4% 6.0% -2.0%

Safety

Is Kentmere Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kentmere Place was 317.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 263.8% higher than the Orford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kentmere Place has the 3rd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Orford and the 16th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 235.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 49.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,400
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WA2 9SL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kentmere Place are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Warrington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kentmere Place, Orford, Warrington, WA2 9SL

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA2 9SL

Average Price
£137,363
Semi-Detached
£142,732
Terraced
£131,994
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kentmere Place

Average Price
£152,292
Semi-Detached
£150,613
Terraced
£153,411
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kentmere PlaceStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
8 Kentmere Place, Warrington, Warrington
Terraced, an established residential building
£65,5002011-10-14 £119,475
9 Kentmere Place, Warrington, Warrington
Terraced, an established residential building
£88,0002005-08-12 £158,309
9 Kentmere Place, Warrington, Warrington
Terraced, an established residential building
£88,0002004-06-04 £182,448
7 Kentmere Place, Warrington, Warrington
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£46,9502002-02-22 £160,209
2 Kentmere Place, Warrington, Warrington
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£29,2501998-09-30 £141,017
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA2 9SL

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee90
Retired26
Part-Time Employee22
Long-Term Sick or disabled14
Looking after home or family12
Student (economically inactive)10
Other9
Unemployed8
Self-Employed8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Transport and storage14
Manufacturing13
Human health and social work activities13
Construction11
Accommodation and food service activities8
Education8
Administrative and support service activities7
Information and communication4
Professional, scientific and technical activities3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Other1
Real estate activities1
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

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 4 644 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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 4 818 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Mardale Avenue , Orford WA2 9HF
3out of 4 905 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School
Clough Avenue , Longford WA2 9PH
- not rated 1,077 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Dallam Community Primary School
Boulting Avenue , Dallam WA5 0JG
3out of 4 1,294 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Winwick CofE Primary School
Myddleton Lane , Winwick WA2 8LQ
3out of 4 1,528 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beamont Collegiate Academy
Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX
3out of 4 1,546 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Padgate Academy
Insall Road , WA2 0LN
- not rated 2,860 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
UTC Warrington
Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG
3out of 4 3,122 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG
2out of 4 3,723 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX
3out of 4 4,446 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Warrington and Vale Royal College
Winwick Road , WA2 8QA
- not rated 1,287 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Priestley College
Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD
- not rated 4,798 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 3,098 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Wargrave House School
449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS
4out of 4 3,799 yd Non-maintained special school No Mixed More About School
Lakeside Early Adult Provision - LEAP College (Wargrave House Ltd)
Wargrave House Ltd, 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS
- not rated 3,799 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kassia Academy and Support Services
Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ
3out of 4 3,852 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woolston Brook School
Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL
3out of 4 4,090 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Costa Drive Thru3 Chiltern Road368 yd
Tru Ninja3 Chetham Court416 yd
Tenpin Ltd10-15 Chetham Court416 yd
Rollin Stoves10 Petworth Avenue423 yd
Dunelm (Soft Furnishings) Ltd.Unit 4a, Junction Nine Retail Park, Hawleys Lane912 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Winwick Quay & Premier Travel InnWinwick Quay, Woburn Road334 yd
The StonemillSandy Lane West391 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Orford FryerUnit 1, Howson Road851 yd
Sandwiches and Catering Direct35 Clarendon Court860 yd
Aleef20d Gough Avenue963 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co op47 Cotswold Road126 yd
Aldi Stores LtdAldi, Sandy Lane West403 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Fordton Leisure Centre (Closed)
Chiltern Road
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool345 yd
Pure Gym (Warrington North)
23-25 CHETHAM COURT
health and fitness suite422 yd
St Andrews C Of E Primary School
MARDALE AVENUE
grass pitches797 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed46.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed84.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed9.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed10.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.