Crawley Avenue is in Orford, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA2 9SS 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 Crawley Avenue, Orford, Warrington, WA2 9SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA2 9SR, WA2 9TD, WA2 8QH, WA2 9SL, WA2 9TL, WA2 9SP, WA2 9TB, WA2 9TF, WA2 9TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA2 9SS 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 49.8% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 53.6% | 50.2% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 9SS, 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.5% | 48.3% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 29.8% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 13% | 12.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 8.3% | -1.4% | 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 | 46.4% | 49% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 31.9% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 4.8% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 33.5% | 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 Levels | 14.1% | 18.7% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 15.8% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 18.7% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 94% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 98.3% | 86.7% | -11.6% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 86.7% | -10.3% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crawley Avenue was 300.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 241.3% higher than the Orford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crawley Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Orford and the 17th highest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 231.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Crawley Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-10-25 | £194,600 |
| 3 Crawley Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2017-12-08 | £147,639 |
| 3 Crawley Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £36,500 | 1998-08-21 | £177,979 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 637 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-Le-Willows Nursery School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 5,346 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 | 808 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Mardale Avenue , Orford WA2 9HF | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School Clough Avenue , Longford WA2 9PH | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School Clough Avenue , Longford WA2 9PH | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallam Community Primary School Boulting Avenue , Dallam WA5 0JG | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,356 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Beamont Community High School Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewsey County High School Clapgates Road , Bewsey WA5 0AD | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Warrington Insall Road , Padgate WA2 0LN | - not rated | 2,834 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 | 1,303 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 4,816 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 4,816 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 | 1,722 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View 1 Park View , Orford WA2 0LF | - not rated | 2,042 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 | 3,133 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Red Bank - Vardy House Winwick Road , WA12 8DE | - not rated | 3,211 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Bank School Winwick Road , WA12 8EA | - not rated | 3,415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Drive Thru | 3 Chiltern Road | 435 yd | |
| Tru Ninja | 3 Chetham Court | 440 yd | |
| Tenpin Ltd | 10-15 Chetham Court | 440 yd | |
| Rollin Stoves | 10 Petworth Avenue | 492 yd | |
| Dunelm (Soft Furnishings) Ltd. | Unit 4a, Junction Nine Retail Park, Hawleys Lane | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winwick Quay & Premier Travel Inn | Winwick Quay, Woburn Road | 254 yd | |
| The Stonemill | Sandy Lane West | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwiches and Catering Direct | 35 Clarendon Court | 777 yd | |
| The Orford Fryer | Unit 1, Howson Road | 936 yd | |
| Aleef | 20d Gough Avenue | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op | 47 Cotswold Road | 205 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi, Sandy Lane West | 473 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fordton Leisure Centre (Closed) Chiltern Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 401 yd |
| Pure Gym (Warrington North) 23-25 CHETHAM COURT | health and fitness suite | 442 yd |
| St Andrews C Of E Primary School MARDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 876 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.