Overview of WA3 2LS

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Ballantyne Way is in Lowton, Warrington and in Wigan district. WA3 2LS is located in the Lowton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Ballantyne Way, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WA3 2LQ, WA3 2TU, WA3 2NR, WA3 2LR, WA3 2TZ, WA3 2LG, WA3 2LP, WA3 2UA, WA3 2NW.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA3 2LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.9%50.4%-1.5% 51.0% -0.6%
Male48.1%49.6%1.5% 49.0% 0.6%

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 vicinity of WA3 2LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single29.5%35.3%5.8% 37.9% -2.6%
Married: Opposite sex57.1%53.3%-3.8% 44.2% 9.1%
Separated3.4%2.6%-0.8% 2.2% 0.4%
Divorced8.8%7%-1.8% 9.1% -2.1%
Widowed1.1%1.8%0.7% 6.1% -4.3%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health67.5%59.3%-8.2% 48.4% 10.9%
Good health26.5%32.3%5.8% 33.6% -1.3%
Fair health4.5%6.4%1.9% 12.7% -6.3%
Bad health1.6%1.7%0.1% 4.0% -2.3%
Very bad health0%0.3%0.3% 1.2% -0.9%

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.

In the area around WA3 2LS this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications7.3%8.8%1.5% 18.2% -9.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.6%6.3%-8.3% 9.6% -3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels20.7%16.2%-4.5% 13.4% 2.8%
Apprenticeship5.4%4.4%-1.0% 5.3% -0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.4%21.3%7.9% 16.9% 4.4%
Degree or Similar35.2%43%7.8% 33.8% 9.2%
Other3.4%0%-3.4% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2.9%2.9%0.0% 0.7% 2.2%
Indian0.3%0.3%0.0% 3.1% -2.8%
Other Asian0.3%0.9%0.6% 1.6% -0.7%
Black African1.3%0%-1.3% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian1.1%0%-1.1% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed Other0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
White91.8%95.9%4.1% 81.4% 14.5%
Other1.9%0%-1.9% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93.1%97.1%4.0% 83.2% 13.9%
European Union1.1%0.3%-0.8% 6.1% -5.8%
Africa2.1%0.9%-1.2% 2.7% -1.8%
Middle East and Asia2.1%1.5%-0.6% 5.6% -4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.8%0%-0.8% 1.3% -1.3%
Oceania0.8%0.3%-0.5% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK93.1%96.5%3.4% 83.2% 13.3%
10+ Years0%3.2%3.2% 9.8% -6.6%
5-10 Years1.1%0%-1.1% 2.9% -2.9%
2-5 Years1.6%0.3%-1.3% 2.2% -1.9%
Less than 2 years4.2%0%-4.2% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom92.7% 76.7% 16.0%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
South-East Asia0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
No passport held6.4% 13.5% -7.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion34.9% 37.2% -2.3%
Christian60.2% 46.2% 14.0%
Buddhist0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Muslim0.6% 6.5% -5.9%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered3.2% 6.0% -2.8%

Safety

Is Ballantyne Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ballantyne Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Golborne & Lowton West average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,700
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in WA3 2LS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ballantyne Way are based on 61 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wigan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ballantyne Way, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2LS

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA3 2LS

Average Price
£277,533
Semi-Detached
£229,265
Terraced
£214,687
Detached
£357,223
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ballantyne Way

Average Price
£288,183
Semi-Detached
£251,483
Terraced
£229,665
Detached
£354,762
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ballantyne WayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
16 Ballantyne Way, Warrington, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£167,5002024-08-30 £181,218
20 Ballantyne Way, Warrington, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£186,0002023-11-13 £203,914
22 Ballantyne Way, Warrington, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£219,9952022-11-09 £236,816
28 Ballantyne Way, Warrington, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£201,0002022-09-20 £214,346
24 Ballantyne Way, Warrington, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£179,9502021-05-28 £230,649
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA3 2LS

Employment

WA3 2LS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee147
Retired40
Self-Employed30
Part-Time Employee19
Full-Time Student (with or without job)12
Student (economically inactive)11
Looking after home or family7
Unemployed5
Other1
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Human health and social work activities26
Professional, scientific and technical activities22
Education21
Manufacturing21
Other14
Construction14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
Financial and insurance activities13
Accommodation and food service activities12
Information and communication7
Transport and storage6
Administrative and support service activities6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities4
Real estate activities3

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
Cranham Avenue , Lowton WA3 2PQ
3out of 4 403 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Church Lane , Lowton WA3 2PW
3out of 4 619 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Lowton West Primary School
Slag Lane , Lowton WA3 2ED
3out of 4 832 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Lowton Junior and Infant School
Newton Road , Lowton WA3 2AW
3out of 4 908 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1EW
3out of 4 1,273 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Golborne High School
Lowton Road , Golborne WA3 3EL
3out of 4 1,444 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Lowton Church of England High School
Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU
2out of 4 1,679 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Hope Academy
Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ
3out of 4 4,342 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Culcheth High School
Warrington Road , Culcheth WA3 5HH
3out of 4 4,953 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Rookery Avenue , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PF
3out of 4 5,167 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Green Meadow Independent Primary School
Robson Way , WA3 2RD
- not rated 447 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Parks School
Market Street , Hindley WN2 3AN
- not rated 2,354 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd)
Leigh Sports Stadium, Sale Way , Leigh Sports Village WN7 4JY
- not rated 3,330 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Holden School
First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB
- not rated 3,649 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Willow Grove Primary School
Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF
4out of 4 4,335 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
The Lounge17 Bradwell Road, Lowton725 yd
Harlay's2 Crow Wood Road, Lowton729 yd
Lowton Community Cafe167 Newton Road, Lowton738 yd
Imperial Court241 Church Lane, Lowton853 yd
What The Fudge900 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lowton Social Club214 Newton Road, Lowton634 yd
Rams Head Hotel248 Slag Lane, Lowton883 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
You You's Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway11 Oaklands Road, Lowton572 yd
Fu Kwai206a Newton Road, Lowton634 yd
Sol's Takeaway220 Slag Lane, Lowton692 yd
Qs Pizza245 Church Lane, Lowton853 yd
Good Fortune235 Church Lane, Lowton853 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-op235 Church Lane, Lowton853 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St Luke'S C Of E Primary School
CHURCH LANE
grass pitches655 yd
Hesketh Meadow Playing Fields
HESKETH MEADOW LANE
grass pitches681 yd
Gymetc. (Lowton)
AUTOMATION HOUSE AUTOMATION HOUSE NEWTON ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool932 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 speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed229.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed22.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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