Rossendale Drive is in Birchwood, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA3 6UD is located in the Birchwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rossendale Drive, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA3 6UH, WA3 6UN, WA3 6TX, WA3 6UA, WA3 6UZ, WA3 6UB, WA3 6TU, WA3 6TN, WA3 6UX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA3 6UD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 48% | 48.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 52% | 51.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 6UD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% 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 | 48.5% | 51.7% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 24.6% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 13.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.3% | 44.8% | -11.5% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 40.7% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 11.2% | 4.1% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 11.7% | 10% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 8.5% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 16.9% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 20.4% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 37.3% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 9.7% | 2.5% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.1% | 92.9% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 86.5% | 89.6% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 89.6% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.4% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rossendale Drive was 42.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% lower than the Birchwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rossendale Drive has the 29th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Birchwood and the 338th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Rossendale Drive, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-01-12 | £176,881 |
| 10 Rossendale Drive, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-09-29 | £259,652 |
| 15 Rossendale Drive, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-08-14 | £205,676 |
| 2 Rossendale Drive, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2019-12-06 | £188,675 |
| 25 Rossendale Drive, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2016-06-24 | £393,097 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Covert Primary School Gorse Covert Road , Birchwood WA3 6TS | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood CofE Primary School The Mount , Admirals Road WA3 6QG | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Locking Stumps Community Primary School Glover Road , Birchwood WA3 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newchurch Community Primary School Glebeland , Culcheth WA3 4DX | 3out of 4 | 2,708 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Culcheth Community Primary School Warrington Road , Culcheth WA3 5HH | 3out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,091 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Culcheth High School Warrington Road , Culcheth WA3 5HH | 3out of 4 | 3,118 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Warrington Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PF | 4out of 4 | 3,901 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | - not rated | 4,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,951 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 3,607 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 | 4,226 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 4,241 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 4,375 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill N Chill Catering | 5 Pheasant Close | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poacher | 40 Gorse Covert Road | 528 yd | |
| Birchwood Spice | 40 Gorse Covert Road | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Friends Cafe | Visitors Centre, Risley Moss Local Nature Reserve, Moss Gate | 513 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Forest Park BRAMSHILL CLOSE | grass pitches | 355 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 126.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.