Wash Lane is in Latchford, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA4 1HS is located in the Latchford East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wash Lane, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 1HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA4 1HR, WA4 1JE, WA4 1HT, WA4 1HU, WA4 1JP, WA4 1JB, WA4 1HX, WA4 1PL, WA4 1JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA4 1HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.4% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 35% | 38.1% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 43.3% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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% | 46% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 37.9% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 11.9% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 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 | 20% | 13.4% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 11.1% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 16.7% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 20.8% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 28.2% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.7% | 94.3% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 93.6% | 90.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 89.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 60.1% | 46.2% | 13.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wash Lane was 33.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% lower than the Latchford East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wash Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Latchford East and the 284th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Wash Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-03-28 | £207,946 |
| 11 Wash Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2023-05-26 | £253,224 |
| 15 Wash Lane, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-09-30 | £213,994 |
| 13 Wash Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-09-30 | £194,520 |
| 3 Wash Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-01-16 | £217,297 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| 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 | 4,255 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 | 3out of 4 | 285 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Bolton Primary School Longdin Street , WA4 1PW | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Henshall Avenue , Latchford WA4 1PY | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School Parkgate Road , Stockton Heath WA4 2AP | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchford St James CofE Primary School Old Road , WA4 1AP | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL | 1out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,175 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater High School Broomfields Road , Appleton WA4 3AE | 4out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 3,297 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 960 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 3,557 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 2,929 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 3,078 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Community Special School Woolston Learning Village, Holes Lane , Holes Lane WA1 4LS | 4out of 4 | 3,092 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG | - not rated | 3,204 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Chaigeley School Lymm Road , Thelwall WA4 2TE | 3out of 4 | 3,705 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Green Grill | 645 Knutsford Road | 275 yd | |
| LA Cafe | 55a Westy Lane | 473 yd | |
| Spicy Ginger | 708 Knutsford Road | 572 yd | |
| Zalos Latchford | 730 Knutsford Road | 572 yd | |
| The Dining Room | 745 Knutsford Road | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Cheese | 645 Knutsford Road | 275 yd | |
| Grange Sports and Social Club | 52 Grange Avenue | 342 yd | |
| Warrington Town Football Club Lounge Bar & Social Club | 4 Cantilever Park | 506 yd | |
| Kings Club | Kings Club, St Mary Street | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dragon City | 454-456 Knutsford Road | 261 yd | |
| Nit Thai Foods Ltd | 645 Knutsford Road | 275 yd | |
| Cantilever Chippy | 70 Wash Lane | 378 yd | |
| Westy Lane Chinese Takeaway | 55 Westy Lane | 473 yd | |
| Blue Lotus | 43 Henshall Avenue | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Thelwall Lane | 628 yd | |
| Co op | 1 The Bridge Shopping Centre, Maybrook Place | 641 yd | |
| Co op | 92 Kingsway South | 725 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 280 Knutsford Road | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warrington Sports For All Centre BALL HALL BALL HALL KNUTSFORD ROAD | 260 yd | |
| Our Ladys Catholic Primary School OUR LADYS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL OUR LADYS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL WASH LANE | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church Of England High School Grammar School Road | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Grange Sports & Social Club GRANGE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 397 yd |
| Cantilever Park CANTILEVER PARK CANTILEVER PARK COMMON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Victoria Park Arena KNUTSFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 606 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Warrington) THE BRIDGE SHOPPING CENTRE THE BRIDGE SHOPPING CENTRE MAYBROOK PLACE | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Latchford Giants Amateur Rugby League Football Club Victoria Park Victoria Park Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Loushers Lane Recreation Ground MINERVA CLOSE | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Hook & Jab Warrington PALATINE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE PALATINE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CAUSEWAY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 976 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.