Birch Grove is in Latchford, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA4 1EQ 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 Birch Grove, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 1EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA4 1EJ, WA4 1EG, WA4 1EH, WA4 1EF, WA4 1DZ, WA4 1EE, WA4 1EB, WA4 1HY, WA4 1JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA4 1EQ, 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 | 51.2% | 52.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 48.8% | 47.7% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.9% | 38.9% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 41.5% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.5% | 49.1% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.6% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 11.3% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 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 | 29.5% | 20.3% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 13.1% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 19.1% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 27.1% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 93.6% | 92.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 95.7% | 91.1% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 90.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Grove was 78.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% lower than the Fairfield and Howley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Birch Grove has the 41st highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Fairfield and Howley and the 207th 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 -71.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Birch Grove, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2011-11-03 | £252,440 |
| 1 Birch Grove, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2010-07-13 | £196,852 |
| 5 Birch Grove, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £52,950 | 1999-11-29 | £236,495 |
WA4 1EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 4,348 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 | 291 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 | 291 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Bolton Primary School Longdin Street , WA4 1PW | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Bolton Junior School Longdin Street , Latchford WA4 1PW | - not rated | 807 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Bolton Infant School Longdin Street , Latchford WA4 1PW | - not rated | 807 yd | Community school | 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 | 706 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 | 706 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 | 706 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | - not rated | 2,087 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 | 642 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 642 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 3,618 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 | 1,164 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 | 3,052 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Winterley Project School Welkyn , Stockport Road WA4 2TB | - not rated | 3,127 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 3,253 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 3,254 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zena Cafe | 276 Knutsford Road | 581 yd | |
| The Little Green Grill | 645 Knutsford Road | 684 yd | |
| Jellybeans Play Centre Ltd | Unit 1 Wharf Industrial Estate, Wharf Street | 767 yd | |
| Spirit | Park Manor, Victoria Park, Knutsford Road | 851 yd | |
| LA Cafe | 55a Westy Lane | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Club | Kings Club, St Mary Street | 534 yd | |
| Warrington Town Football Club Lounge Bar & Social Club | 4 Cantilever Park | 602 yd | |
| Cheshire Cheese | 645 Knutsford Road | 684 yd | |
| Saracens Head | 381 Wilderspool Causeway | 741 yd | |
| Grange Sports and Social Club | 52 Grange Avenue | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dragon City | 454-456 Knutsford Road | 276 yd | |
| Emerald Chinese Takeaway | 96 Loushers Lane | 327 yd | |
| Cantilever Chippy | 70 Wash Lane | 423 yd | |
| Yang's | 4 Grove Street | 571 yd | |
| Nit Thai Foods Ltd | 645 Knutsford Road | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 280 Knutsford Road | 543 yd | |
| Co op | 1 The Bridge Shopping Centre, Maybrook Place | 987 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Thelwall Lane | 1,034 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd. | Unit 1, Riverside Retail Park, Wharf Street | 1,045 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Greenalls Avenue | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Ladys Catholic Primary School OUR LADYS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL OUR LADYS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL WASH LANE | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Cantilever Park CANTILEVER PARK CANTILEVER PARK COMMON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Loushers Lane Recreation Ground MINERVA CLOSE | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Priestley College Sports Facilities LOUSHERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 576 yd |
| Hook & Jab Warrington PALATINE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE PALATINE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CAUSEWAY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Warrington Sports For All Centre BALL HALL BALL HALL KNUTSFORD ROAD | 601 yd | |
| Latchford Giants Amateur Rugby League Football Club Victoria Park Victoria Park Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church Of England High School Grammar School Road | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Grange Sports & Social Club GRANGE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Victoria Park Arena KNUTSFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 766 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.