Burnfell, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2QW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA3 2QW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	59.2%	56%	-3.2%	51.0%	5.0%
Male	40.8%	44%	3.2%	49.0%	-5.0%

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 2QW 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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	17.4%	13.2%	-4.2%	37.9%	-24.7%
Married: Opposite sex	54.5%	53.3%	-1.2%	44.2%	9.1%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	6.1%	11.2%	5.1%	9.1%	2.1%
Widowed	19.7%	21.3%	1.6%	6.1%	15.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	28.8%	34.8%	6.0%	48.4%	-13.6%
Good health	40.8%	39.7%	-1.1%	33.6%	6.1%
Fair health	18.8%	17.4%	-1.4%	12.7%	4.7%
Bad health	9.6%	5.8%	-3.8%	4.0%	1.8%
Very bad health	2%	2.2%	0.2%	1.2%	1.0%

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 21.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.1%	24.1%	-13.0%	18.2%	5.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7%	10.6%	3.6%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	13.6%	-0.5%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	8.5%	12.1%	3.6%	5.3%	6.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	13.1%	1.4%	16.9%	-3.8%
Degree or Similar	18.3%	21.6%	3.3%	33.8%	-12.2%
Other	3.3%	5%	1.7%	2.8%	2.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	3.1%	-1.7%
Pakistani	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	0.5%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
White	96.8%	95.9%	-0.9%	81.4%	14.5%
Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96% 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	98.8%	96%	-2.8%	83.2%	12.8%
European Union	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	6.1%	-5.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1.8%	1.0%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.4%	96%	-2.4%	83.2%	12.8%
10+ Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.7%	76.7%	9.0%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Middle East	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	12.1%	13.5%	-1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.3%	37.2%	-14.9%
Christian	71%	46.2%	24.8%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Burnfell Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnfell 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 -29.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,400

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WA3 2QW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Burnfell are based on 22 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 Burnfell, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2QW

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA3 2QW

Average Price
£152,737

Semi-Detached
£136,309

Terraced
£154,790

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Burnfell

Average Price
£166,694

Semi-Detached
£151,898

Terraced
£168,173

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on BurnfellStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Burnfell, Warrington, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2025-03-28	£143,487
3 Burnfell, Warrington, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£105,000	2023-12-05	£112,438
5 Burnfell, Warrington, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2023-01-10	£172,095
1 Burnfell, Warrington, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2022-09-23	£138,544
8 Burnfell, Warrington, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2021-06-11	£153,926

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA3 2QW

Employment

WA3 2QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WA3 2QW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 61% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	119
Full-Time Employee	26
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	2
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Construction	12
Human health and social work activities	9
Manufacturing	8
Other	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Education	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Transport and storage	1
Real estate activities	1

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	90 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's CofE Primary School Church Lane , Lowton WA3 2PW	3out of 4	323 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lowton Junior and Infant School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 2AW	3out of 4	799 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lowton West Primary School Slag Lane , Lowton WA3 2ED	3out of 4	976 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1EW	3out of 4	1,368 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	1,679 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lowton Church of England High School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU	2out of 4	1,744 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ	3out of 4	4,196 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Culcheth High School Warrington Road , Culcheth WA3 5HH	3out of 4	4,748 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	5,252 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	602 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Parks School Market Street , Hindley WN2 3AN	- not rated	2,279 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	3,574 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB	- not rated	3,992 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	4,599 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	Distance
The Lounge	17 Bradwell Road, Lowton	356 yd
Lowton Community Cafe	167 Newton Road, Lowton	619 yd
Miller and Carter Steakhouse (Mitchells & Butlers)	322 Newton Road, Lowton	620 yd
Red Lion	324 Newton Road, Lowton	791 yd
Imperial Court	241 Church Lane, Lowton	880 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lowton Social Club	214 Newton Road, Lowton		506 yd
Rams Head Hotel	248 Slag Lane, Lowton		1,033 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
You You's Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway	11 Oaklands Road, Lowton	413 yd
Fu Kwai	206a Newton Road, Lowton	506 yd
Lowton Tandoori Takeaway	257 Newton Road, Lowton	712 yd
Qs Pizza	245 Church Lane, Lowton	880 yd
Good Fortune	235 Church Lane, Lowton	880 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	235 Church Lane, Lowton		880 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Luke'S C Of E Primary School CHURCH LANE	grass pitches	408 yd
Hesketh Meadow Playing Fields HESKETH MEADOW LANE	grass pitches	840 yd
Gymetc. (Lowton) AUTOMATION HOUSE AUTOMATION HOUSE NEWTON ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	872 yd

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/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.