Carol Street is in Latchford, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA4 1DJ is located in the Latchford West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carol Street, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 1DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA4 1DP, WA4 1DW, WA4 1HE, WA4 1DR, WA4 1HF, WA4 1DU, WA4 1DN, WA4 1EZ, WA4 1HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA4 1DJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 50.4% | 52.1% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 47.9% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 40% | 41.8% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 32.9% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 17.8% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 50.4% | 48.9% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 31.6% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 13.5% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.9% | 17.3% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 10.7% | -10.6% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 15.6% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.6% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 19.6% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 27.1% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 91.9% | 90.8% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 88.4% | 83.7% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 11% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 84.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 1.1% | -5.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Poland | 6.8% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carol Street was 263.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 145.6% higher than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carol Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 27th highest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Carol Street, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2002-08-22 | £299,449 |
WA4 1DJ 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Wash Lane , Latchford WA4 1JD | - not rated | 645 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 | 645 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington St James's CofE Primary School Old Road , WA4 1AP | - not rated | 793 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchford St James CofE Primary School Old Road , WA4 1AP | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Bolton Primary School Longdin Street , WA4 1PW | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 979 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 | 979 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 | 979 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | - not rated | 1,706 yd | University technical college | 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 | 622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 622 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 3,220 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 | 1,198 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 | 2,710 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 3,118 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Advanced Education - The Barn C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School , Unit 2 Forrest Way WA5 1DF | - not rated | 3,129 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 | 207 yd | |
| Jellybeans Play Centre Ltd | Unit 1 Wharf Industrial Estate, Wharf Street | 366 yd | |
| Spirit | Park Manor, Victoria Park, Knutsford Road | 505 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Mcdonalds, Riverside Retail Park, Wharf Street | 670 yd | |
| Eurest at Scottish Power | Scottish Power, Wilderspool Causeway | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Club | Kings Club, St Mary Street | 339 yd | |
| Howley Hotel | 46 Parr Street | 629 yd | |
| Royal Oak Branch | 44 Knutsford Road | 715 yd | |
| Grange Sports and Social Club | 52 Grange Avenue | 852 yd | |
| Cheshire Cheese | 645 Knutsford Road | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yang's | 4 Grove Street | 260 yd | |
| The Dragon City | 454-456 Knutsford Road | 344 yd | |
| Emerald Chinese Takeaway | 96 Loushers Lane | 682 yd | |
| Cafe at the end of the Universe | 1 Howley Quay Industrial Estate, Howley Lane | 771 yd | |
| Star Moon | 95 Wellington Street | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 280 Knutsford Road | 180 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd. | Unit 1, Riverside Retail Park, Wharf Street | 670 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Fennel Street | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Latchford Giants Amateur Rugby League Football Club Victoria Park Victoria Park Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Hook & Jab Warrington PALATINE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE PALATINE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CAUSEWAY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| Victoria Park Arena KNUTSFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Priestley College Sports Facilities LOUSHERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 581 yd |
| Our Ladys Catholic Primary School OUR LADYS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL OUR LADYS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL WASH LANE | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Grange Sports & Social Club GRANGE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Wilderspool Stadium (Closed) Fletcher Street | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Warrington Sports For All Centre BALL HALL BALL HALL KNUTSFORD ROAD | 858 yd | |
| Loushers Lane Recreation Ground MINERVA CLOSE | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Cantilever Park CANTILEVER PARK CANTILEVER PARK COMMON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 880 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.