Nightingale Close, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6PD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA3 6PD 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 6PD, 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 Nightingale Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nightingale Close was 114.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.6% higher than the Birchwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Nightingale Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Birchwood and the 133rd highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.1%.

🔎 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 6PD, 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 Nightingale Close are based on 10 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 Nightingale Close, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6PD

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA3 6PD

Average Price
£180,755

Semi-Detached
£189,073

Terraced
£176,596

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Nightingale Close

Average Price
£204,791

Semi-Detached
£226,835

Terraced
£190,095

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Nightingale CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Nightingale Close, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building	£127,000	2019-05-03	£183,654
19 Nightingale Close, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building	£114,995	2008-05-30	£192,196
7 Nightingale Close, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building	£116,000	2007-08-01	£190,027
11 Nightingale Close, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2007-05-18	£191,905
7 Nightingale Close, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building	£88,850	2004-06-21	£188,784

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA3 6PD

Employment

WA3 6PD 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	5,121 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birchwood CofE Primary School The Mount , Admirals Road WA3 6QG	3out of 4	419 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Locking Stumps Community Primary School Glover Road , Birchwood WA3 7PH	3out of 4	1,115 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gorse Covert Primary School Gorse Covert Road , Birchwood WA3 6TS	3out of 4	1,618 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Woolston CofE Aided Primary School Epping Drive , Woolston WA1 4QL	4out of 4	2,337 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PQ	4out of 4	2,487 yd	Voluntary aided 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	3out of 4	719 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King's Leadership Academy Warrington Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PF	4out of 4	2,504 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN	- not rated	3,069 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Culcheth High School Warrington Road , Culcheth WA3 5HH	3out of 4	4,260 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX	3out of 4	4,767 yd	Voluntary aided school	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	5,397 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 Birchwood Specialist Care and Education Services , Ainscough Road WA3 7PW	- not rated	565 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ	3out of 4	2,240 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	2,824 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL	3out of 4	2,839 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS	3out of 4	2,970 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Grill N Chill Catering	5 Pheasant Close	328 yd
Starbucks Oakwood Gate Drive Thru	Ordnance Avenue	562 yd
Planet Coffee House & Grill	44 Dewhurst Road	840 yd
Costa Coffe	5-7 Birchwood Shopping Centre, Dewhurst Road	871 yd
McDonald's	2a Birchwood Shopping Centre, Benson Road	895 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Nelsons Quarter Deck	Admirals Road		360 yd
The Peacock	Benson Road		840 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Henrys Hot Dogs	2 Whinchat Drive	179 yd
Shun Hing Supper Bar	1 Admirals Road	300 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit A2, Birchwood Shopping Centre, Benson Road	938 yd
Mini Deli	1 Birchwood Shopping Centre, Dewhurst Road	1,014 yd
Subway	1 Birchwood Shopping Centre, Dewhurst Road	1,014 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Heron Foods	Birchwood Shopping Centre, Benson Road		940 yd
Asda Stores Ltd	1 Birchwood Shopping Centre, Dewhurst Road		1,014 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Oliver Plunkett Catholic Primary School (Closed) Admirals Road	grass pitches	314 yd
Fox Wood School (Closed) Chatfield Drive		475 yd
Birchwood Community High School BROCK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	797 yd
Birchwood Leisure & Tennis Complex BIRCHWOOD LIBRARY BIRCHWOOD LIBRARY BROCK ROAD	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	847 yd
Alive & Well Health And Fitness Centre THE CENTRE THE CENTRE CHADWICK PLACE	health and fitness suite	1,037 yd
Birchwood Forest Park BRAMSHILL CLOSE	grass pitches	1,086 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	95.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.5%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	72.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	110.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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