Sandy Brow Lane is in Croft, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA3 7EA is located in the Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandy Brow Lane, Croft, Warrington, WA3 7EA 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. However, the area surrounding WA3 7EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 52.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 48% | 47.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WA3 7EA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.3% | 25.2% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 54.8% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 7.5% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 14.7% | 11.2% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 46.8% | 50.3% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 32.3% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 10% | 14.8% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 10.9% | 2.6% | -8.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 27.4% | 19.7% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 5.4% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 13.3% | 4.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 15.6% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 39.5% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.7% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.5% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.9% | 97.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 69.9% | 46.2% | 23.7% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Brow Lane was 89.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.6% higher than the Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandy Brow Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft and the 173rd highest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Brow Lodge Sandy Brow Lane, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £271,000 | 1996-11-13 | £1,365,473 |
WA3 7EA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WA3 7EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WA3 7EA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| 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 | 4,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-Le-Willows Nursery School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 5,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Primary School Mustard Lane , Croft WA3 7DG | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Primary School Mustard Lane , Croft WA3 7DG | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lewis Catholic Primary School Mustard Lane , Croft WA3 7BD | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Church Lane , Lowton WA3 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winwick CofE Primary School Myddleton Lane , Winwick WA2 8LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,915 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowton High School A Specialist Sports College Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU | - not rated | 3,711 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton Church of England High School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU | 3out of 4 | 3,724 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aelred's Catholic Technology College Birley Street , WA12 9UW | - not rated | 4,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne High School Lowton Road , Golborne WA3 3EL | 4out of 4 | 4,217 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Culcheth High School Warrington Road , Culcheth WA3 5HH | 3out of 4 | 4,219 yd | Community school | 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 | 5,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bank - Vardy House Winwick Road , WA12 8DE | - not rated | 3,148 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Bank School Winwick Road , WA12 8EA | - not rated | 3,187 yd | Secure units | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mill House School Mill Lane , WA12 8BG | - not rated | 3,270 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Independent Primary School Robson Way , WA3 2RD | - not rated | 3,324 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Bank Preparatory School 34 High Street , WA12 9SN | - not rated | 3,691 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Hall Farm Shop/Cafe | Kenyon Hall, Winwick Lane | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Plough Inn | The Plough, Heath Lane | 746 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.