Admirals Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6GY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA3 6GY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	51%	-0.2%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	48.8%	49%	0.2%	49.0%	0.0%

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 area around WA3 6GY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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	29.8%	46.9%	17.1%	37.9%	9.0%
Married: Opposite sex	45.5%	34.6%	-10.9%	44.2%	-9.6%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Separated	3.9%	2.1%	-1.8%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	9.4%	9.9%	0.5%	9.1%	0.8%
Widowed	11.4%	6%	-5.4%	6.1%	-0.1%

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	47.9%	40.3%	-7.6%	48.4%	-8.1%
Good health	27.4%	34.5%	7.1%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	15.1%	14.9%	-0.2%	12.7%	2.2%
Bad health	7.8%	8.6%	0.8%	4.0%	4.6%
Very bad health	1.8%	1.7%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.1%	21.2%	-3.9%	18.2%	3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.7%	9.7%	-6.0%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.6%	16.1%	-3.5%	13.4%	2.7%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	6.1%	1.0%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.1%	16.4%	2.3%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	16.9%	28.2%	11.3%	33.8%	-5.6%
Other	3.5%	2.4%	-1.1%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.6%
Pakistani	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.7%	-0.8%
Other Asian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%
Black African	0.3%	2.9%	2.6%	2.5%	0.4%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%
White	98.5%	88.8%	-9.7%	81.4%	7.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.5% 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	95.2%	89.5%	-5.7%	83.2%	6.3%
European Union	3%	4.6%	1.6%	6.1%	-1.5%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	2.2%	1.3%	1.3%	0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.1%	89.5%	-3.6%	83.2%	6.3%
10+ Years	0.3%	5.9%	5.6%	9.8%	-3.9%
5-10 Years	1.8%	0.2%	-1.6%	2.9%	-2.7%
2-5 Years	0.6%	2.7%	2.1%	2.2%	0.5%
Less than 2 years	4.2%	1.7%	-2.5%	1.9%	-0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74%	76.7%	-2.7%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Lithuania	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Romania	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Other EU countries	0.2%	1.5%	-1.3%
Central and Western Africa	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Central and South America	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	17.5%	13.5%	4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.7%	37.2%	16.5%
Christian	37.3%	46.2%	-8.9%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Hindu	0.2%	1.7%	-1.5%
Muslim	2.7%	6.5%	-3.8%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Admirals Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Admirals Road was 109.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.7% higher than the Birchwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Admirals Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Birchwood and the 139th highest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.

🔎 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. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,600

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WA3 6GY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 2/10 (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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Admirals Road are based on 7 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 Admirals Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6GY

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA3 6GY

Average Price
£1,419,416

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,419,416

Estimated Average Property Prices for Admirals Road

Average Price
£439,336

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£299,355

Flats/Maisonettes
£99,864

Other
£825,467

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Admirals Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Sir Oliver Plunkett Catholic Primary School Admirals Road, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building	£1,160,000	2017-12-21	£1,469,530
Sir Oliver Plunkett Catholic Primary School Admirals Road, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building	£274,600	2017-06-27	£354,174
Sir Oliver Plunkett Catholic Primary School Admirals Road, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building	£492,667	2017-06-27	£635,432

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA3 6GY

Employment

WA3 6GY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 Employee	137
Retired	55
Part-Time Employee	42
Looking after home or family	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	12
Self-Employed	12
Unemployed	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Construction	11
Transport and storage	11
Information and communication	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Education	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

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	5,032 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Oliver Plunkett Catholic Primary School Admirals Road , Birchwood WA3 6GY	- not rated	1 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chatfield Community Primary School Chatfield Drive , Birchwood WA3 6QW	- not rated	280 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Birchwood CofE Primary School The Mount , Admirals Road WA3 6QG	3out of 4	469 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Locking Stumps Community Primary School Glover Road , Birchwood WA3 7PH	3out of 4	1,098 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Locking Stumps Community Primary School Glover Road , Birchwood WA3 7PH	- not rated	1,098 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birchwood Community High School Brock Road , Birchwood WA3 7PT	- not rated	592 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Birchwood Community High School Brock Road , Birchwood WA3 7PT	- not rated	592 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
King's Leadership Academy Warrington Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PF	4out of 4	2,347 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Woolston Community High School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS	- not rated	2,817 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
University Academy Warrington Insall Road , Padgate WA2 0LN	- not rated	2,951 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	5,290 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birchwood School Ainscough Road , Birchwood WA3 7PW	- not rated	410 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ	3out of 4	2,103 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New Horizons School Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ	- not rated	2,103 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Green Lane Community Special School Woolston Learning Village , Holes Lane WA1 4LS	4out of 4	2,673 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL	- not rated	2,687 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
Starbucks Oakwood Gate Drive Thru	Ordnance Avenue	388 yd
Grill N Chill Catering	5 Pheasant Close	530 yd
Planet Coffee House & Grill	44 Dewhurst Road	647 yd
Costa Coffe	5-7 Birchwood Shopping Centre, Dewhurst Road	675 yd
McDonald's	2a Birchwood Shopping Centre, Benson Road	693 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nelsons Quarter Deck	Admirals Road	499 yd
The Peacock	Benson Road	647 yd
Turf & Feather	Glover Road	1,050 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Henrys Hot Dogs	2 Whinchat Drive	180 yd
Shun Hing Supper Bar	1 Admirals Road	450 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit A2, Birchwood Shopping Centre, Benson Road	736 yd
Mini Deli	1 Birchwood Shopping Centre, Dewhurst Road	816 yd
Subway	1 Birchwood Shopping Centre, Dewhurst Road	816 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Heron Foods	Birchwood Shopping Centre, Benson Road		739 yd
Asda Stores Ltd	1 Birchwood Shopping Centre, Dewhurst Road		816 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Oliver Plunkett Catholic Primary School (Closed) Admirals Road	grass pitches	109 yd
Fox Wood School (Closed) Chatfield Drive		281 yd
Birchwood Community High School BROCK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	593 yd
Birchwood Leisure & Tennis Complex BIRCHWOOD LIBRARY BIRCHWOOD LIBRARY BROCK ROAD	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	641 yd
Alive & Well Health And Fitness Centre THE CENTRE THE CENTRE CHADWICK PLACE	health and fitness suite	1,089 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

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