Vanguard Court is in Birchwood, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA3 6NQ is located in the Birchwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vanguard Court, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA3 6NF, WA3 6NE, WA3 6NG, WA3 6ND, WA3 6AN, WA3 6AP, WA3 6ZP, WA3 7TH, WA3 6DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA3 6NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 48.8% | 49.1% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.9% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 33.7% | 38.1% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 40.4% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 13.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 48.8% | 43.7% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 39.8% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 16.5% | 13.2% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 10.9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.8% | 16.2% | -7.6% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 21.4% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 32.7% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.7% | 94.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 96% | 93.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 93.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vanguard Court was 65.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% lower than the Birchwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vanguard Court has the 19th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Birchwood and the 231st highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.8%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Vanguard Court, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-11-06 | £155,881 |
| 9 Vanguard Court, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2006-02-03 | £172,383 |
| 1 Vanguard Court, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2003-10-31 | £132,230 |
| 1 Vanguard Court, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £29,000 | 2000-12-15 | £113,305 |
| 9 Vanguard Court, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2000-09-12 | £195,498 |
WA3 6NQ 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,498 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locking Stumps Community Primary School Glover Road , Birchwood WA3 7PH | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood CofE Primary School The Mount , Admirals Road WA3 6QG | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Covert Primary School Gorse Covert Road , Birchwood WA3 6TS | 3out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cinnamon Brow CofE Primary School Perth Close , Fearnhead WA2 0SF | 2out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Primary School Mustard Lane , Croft WA3 7DG | 3out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Community High School Brock Road , Birchwood WA3 7PT | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Warrington Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PF | 4out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | - not rated | 2,663 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Culcheth High School Warrington Road , Culcheth WA3 5HH | 3out of 4 | 3,993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 4,557 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 | 4,870 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood School Birchwood Specialist Care and Education Services , Ainscough Road WA3 7PW | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Community Special School Woolston Learning Village, Holes Lane , Holes Lane WA1 4LS | 4out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 2,823 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BT Warrington Birchwood Main | Stanford House, Garrett Field | 191 yd | |
| The Little Cafe | Genesis Centre, Garrett Field | 224 yd | |
| Baxterstorey Ltd. | NDA, Hinton House, Birchwood Park Avenue | 494 yd | |
| Starbucks Oakwood Gate Drive Thru | Ordnance Avenue | 547 yd | |
| Engine Rooms | The Centre, Chadwick Place | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turf & Feather | Glover Road | 441 yd | |
| The Wire Gymnastics Club | Unit E3 Oak Court, Trident Business Park, Warrington Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken's Chinese Takeaway | Unit 2, Glover Road | 447 yd | |
| Java To Go | 714 Warrington Road | 917 yd | |
| Henrys Hot Dogs | 2 Whinchat Drive | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Locking Stumps Community Primary School GLOVER ROAD | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Alive & Well Health And Fitness Centre THE CENTRE THE CENTRE CHADWICK PLACE | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Fox Wood School (Closed) Chatfield Drive | 664 yd | |
| Birchwood Community High School BROCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 804 yd |
| St Oliver Plunkett Catholic Primary School (Closed) Admirals Road | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Birchwood Golf Club KELVIN CLOSE | golf | 929 yd |
| Birchwood Leisure & Tennis Complex BIRCHWOOD LIBRARY BIRCHWOOD LIBRARY BROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 950 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.