Science Park South is in Birchwood, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA3 7TH is located in the Birchwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 2003-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Science Park South, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA3 6NE, WA3 6NF, WA3 7NX, WA3 6NQ, WA3 6AP, WA3 6NG, WA3 7NZ, WA3 6ND, WA3 6AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA3 7TH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 49.8% | 49.3% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.7% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 36.8% | 41.6% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 34.4% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 16.1% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 3.3% | -6.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 49.8% | 45.8% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 31% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 15.1% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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% | 17.5% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 11.2% | -9.4% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 18.8% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 20.8% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 24.4% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.3% | 96.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 94.6% | 92.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 92.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 4% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Science Park South was 59.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.3% lower than the Birchwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Science Park South has the 22nd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Birchwood and the 261st highest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford House Science Park South, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £13,000,000 | 2018-11-16 | £15,961,823 |
WA3 7TH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 4,601 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 | 498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Locking Stumps Community Primary School Glover Road , Birchwood WA3 7PH | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatfield Community Primary School Chatfield Drive , Birchwood WA3 6QW | - not rated | 842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oliver Plunkett Catholic Primary School Admirals Road , Birchwood WA3 6GY | - not rated | 957 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood CofE Primary School The Mount , Admirals Road WA3 6QG | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | - not rated | 979 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Community High School Brock Road , Birchwood WA3 7PT | - not rated | 979 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University Academy Warrington Insall Road , Padgate WA2 0LN | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | 3out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lysander Community High School Insall Road , Padgate WA2 0LN | - not rated | 2,808 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 | 4,991 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood School Ainscough Road , Birchwood WA3 7PW | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons School Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Community Special School Woolston Learning Village , Holes Lane WA1 4LS | 4out of 4 | 2,974 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | - not rated | 2,988 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 9 yd | |
| The Little Cafe | Genesis Centre, Garrett Field | 124 yd | |
| Baxterstorey Ltd. | NDA, Hinton House, Birchwood Park Avenue | 313 yd | |
| Engine Rooms | The Centre, Chadwick Place | 461 yd | |
| ISS facility Services | First Floor, 104 Dalton Avenue | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turf & Feather | Glover Road | 504 yd | |
| The Wire Gymnastics Club | Unit E3 Oak Court, Trident Business Park, Warrington Road | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken's Chinese Takeaway | Unit 2, Glover Road | 524 yd | |
| Java To Go | 714 Warrington Road | 745 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alive & Well Health And Fitness Centre THE CENTRE THE CENTRE CHADWICK PLACE | health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| Locking Stumps Community Primary School GLOVER ROAD | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Birchwood Golf Club KELVIN CLOSE | golf | 745 yd |
| Fox Wood School (Closed) Chatfield Drive | 845 yd | |
| St Oliver Plunkett Catholic Primary School (Closed) Admirals Road | grass pitches | 976 yd |
| Birchwood Community High School BROCK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 986 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.