Dam Lane is in Rixton, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA3 6LB is located in the Rixton and Woolston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dam Lane, Rixton, Warrington, WA3 6LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA3 6LB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 49.7% | 47.7% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 50.3% | 52.3% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.3% | 30.4% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 47.9% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 11.7% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 8.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 54.6% | 45.9% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 39% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 10.2% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 14% | 13.7% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 12.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 12.5% | -9.0% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 19.1% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 32.8% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 97.6% | 97.7% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 97.6% | 96.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dam Lane was 97.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.5% higher than the Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dam Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft and the 158th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Dam Lane, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-02-16 | £522,566 |
| 70 Dam Lane, Warrington, Warrington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-10-04 | £299,699 |
| The Workshop Smithy Cottage Dam Lane, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-09-24 | £153,668 |
| 56 Dam Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-07-01 | £293,760 |
| 68 Dam Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2020-02-28 | £376,246 |
WA3 6LB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadishead Nursery School Allotment Road , Cadishead M44 5JD | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam Community Nursery Centre Fiddlers Lane , Irlam M44 6QE | - not rated | 5,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollins Green St Helen's CofE (Aided) Primary School Birch Road , Hollinfare WA3 6JS | - not rated | 474 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Church of England Primary School Birch Road , Hollinfare WA3 6JS | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Academy Daniel Adamson Avenue , Partington M31 4PN | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community Primary School Daniel Adamson Avenue , Partington M31 4PN | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Community Primary School Daniel Adamson Avenue , Partington M31 4PN | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadoak School Warburton Lane , Partington M31 4BU | - not rated | 2,283 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadoak School Warburton Lane , Partington M31 4BU | 2out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam and Cadishead College Station Road , Irlam M44 5ZR | - not rated | 2,929 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Irlam and Cadishead Academy Station Road , Irlam M44 5ZR | 3out of 4 | 2,929 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lymm High School Oughtrington Lane , WA13 0RB | 3out of 4 | 4,780 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield House School 57-59 Warburton Lane , M31 4NL | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood School Ainscough Road , Birchwood WA3 7PW | - not rated | 4,631 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlegh PNEU School 78 Whitbarrow Road , WA13 9BA | - not rated | 4,646 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winterley Project Tawny House , 53 Warrington Road WA13 9BS | - not rated | 5,252 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greenery | 98 Glazebrook Lane | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Swan | Manchester Road | 380 yd | |
| Ye Olde Red Lion | 516 Manchester Road | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Dhillon's Currys | 40 Dam Lane | 83 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hollins Green St Helens C Of E Primary School BIRCH ROAD | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Rixton Tennis Club RIXTON LAWN TENNIS CLUB RIXTON LAWN TENNIS CLUB CHAPEL LANE | tennis courts | 983 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 | 56.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 56.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 56.3% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 81.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.