Grove Street is in Latchford, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA4 1BA is located in the Latchford West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grove Street, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 1BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA4 1BG, WA4 1BE, WA4 1HB, WA4 1BQ, WA4 1HD, WA4 1ES, WA4 1DN, WA4 1AZ, WA4 1ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA4 1BA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 53.1% | 49.6% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50.4% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 WA4 1BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.5% 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 | 45.5% | 52.5% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 21.2% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -23.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 16.6% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 37.8% | 41.1% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 36.6% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.8% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 8.1% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 25.5% | 19% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 9.7% | -12.4% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 11.6% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 20.8% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 27.8% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96% | 92.3% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 95.3% | 85.8% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 4% | 10.2% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 85.4% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Street was 76.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% lower than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Street has the 42nd highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 211th highest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Grove Street, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2016-04-14 | £171,613 |
| 12A Grove Street, Warrington, Warrington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2008-06-13 | £78,535 |
| 12A Grove Street, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £44,500 | 2000-10-11 | £179,861 |
| 4 Grove Street, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £49,000 | 1998-09-04 | £251,865 |
| 16 Grove Street, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £25,000 | 1996-02-16 | £146,154 |
WA4 1BA 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 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 | 3,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington St James's CofE Primary School Old Road , WA4 1AP | - not rated | 538 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchford St James CofE Primary School Old Road , WA4 1AP | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Wash Lane , Latchford WA4 1JD | - not rated | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Wash Lane , Latchford WA4 1JD | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburgh's CofE Primary School Irwell Road , WA4 6BB | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Thomas Boteler High School Grammar School Road , WA4 1JL | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | - not rated | 1,525 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 465 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 3,144 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Green CIO Irwell Road , St Werburghs Development Centre WA4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 2,835 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Advanced Education - The Barn C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School , Unit 2 Forrest Way WA5 1DF | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Advanced Education -Thames C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School,Unit 2 Forrest Way , Gatewarth Industrial Estate WA5 1DF | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zena Cafe | 276 Knutsford Road | 119 yd | |
| Jellybeans Play Centre Ltd | Unit 1 Wharf Industrial Estate, Wharf Street | 337 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Mcdonalds, Riverside Retail Park, Wharf Street | 486 yd | |
| Eurest at Scottish Power | Scottish Power, Wilderspool Causeway | 504 yd | |
| BaxterStorey Ltd | St James Business Centre, Wilderspool Causeway | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Club | Kings Club, St Mary Street | 151 yd | |
| Royal Oak Branch | 44 Knutsford Road | 466 yd | |
| Howley Hotel | 46 Parr Street | 510 yd | |
| Bulls Head | 33 Church Street | 818 yd | |
| Saracens Head | 381 Wilderspool Causeway | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yang's | 4 Grove Street | 5 yd | |
| The Dragon City | 454-456 Knutsford Road | 596 yd | |
| Star Moon | 95 Wellington Street | 667 yd | |
| Emerald Chinese Takeaway | 96 Loushers Lane | 767 yd | |
| Cafe at the end of the Universe | 1 Howley Quay Industrial Estate, Howley Lane | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 280 Knutsford Road | 106 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd. | Unit 1, Riverside Retail Park, Wharf Street | 486 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Fennel Street | 924 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100 Church Street | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hook & Jab Warrington PALATINE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE PALATINE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CAUSEWAY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 319 yd |
| Priestley College Sports Facilities LOUSHERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 450 yd |
| Latchford Giants Amateur Rugby League Football Club Victoria Park Victoria Park Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Wilderspool Stadium (Closed) Fletcher Street | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Warrington Hook & Jab (Closed) Bridge Foot Industrial Estate Bridge Foot Industrial Estate Old Road | health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Victoria Park Arena KNUTSFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Dw Fitness (Warrington) BANK STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 824 yd |
| Our Ladys Catholic Primary School OUR LADYS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL OUR LADYS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL WASH LANE | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Loushers Lane Recreation Ground MINERVA CLOSE | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Pure Gym (Warrington Central) FENNEL STREET | health and fitness suite | 971 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 | 185.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.