Prescott Street is in Latchford, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA4 1JB 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 Prescott Street, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 1JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA4 1HU, WA4 1HT, WA4 1JD, WA4 1HX, WA4 1JA, WA4 1HY, WA4 1HS, WA4 2RU, WA4 1HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA4 1JB 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 Prescott Street 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.
Prescott Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Prescott Street, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2012-04-27 | £249,013 |
| 1 Prescott Street, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2002-11-22 | £147,987 |
| 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 | 4,403 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 | 128 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Bolton Primary School Longdin Street , WA4 1PW | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Henshall Avenue , Latchford WA4 1PY | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School Parkgate Road , Stockton Heath WA4 2AP | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchford St James CofE Primary School Old Road , WA4 1AP | 3out of 4 | 1,257 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 | 516 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater High School Broomfields Road , Appleton WA4 3AE | 4out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,224 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 3,444 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 | 833 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 3,689 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 | 3,136 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG | - not rated | 3,214 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 3,287 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 | 3,301 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaigeley School Lymm Road , Thelwall WA4 2TE | 3out of 4 | 3,819 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 | 421 yd | |
| Spicy Ginger | 708 Knutsford Road | 641 yd | |
| Zalos Latchford | 730 Knutsford Road | 641 yd | |
| The Dining Room | 745 Knutsford Road | 665 yd | |
| LA Cafe | 55a Westy Lane | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Town Football Club Lounge Bar & Social Club | 4 Cantilever Park | 370 yd | |
| Cheshire Cheese | 645 Knutsford Road | 421 yd | |
| Grange Sports and Social Club | 52 Grange Avenue | 537 yd | |
| Kings Club | Kings Club, St Mary Street | 819 yd | |
| Saracens Head | 381 Wilderspool Causeway | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantilever Chippy | 70 Wash Lane | 202 yd | |
| The Dragon City | 454-456 Knutsford Road | 309 yd | |
| Nit Thai Foods Ltd | 645 Knutsford Road | 421 yd | |
| Emerald Chinese Takeaway | 96 Loushers Lane | 467 yd | |
| Jin Tao | 712 Knutsford Road | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op | 1 The Bridge Shopping Centre, Maybrook Place | 693 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Thelwall Lane | 758 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 280 Knutsford Road | 784 yd | |
| Co op | 92 Kingsway South | 920 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 | 73 yd |
| Cantilever Park CANTILEVER PARK CANTILEVER PARK COMMON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Warrington Sports For All Centre BALL HALL BALL HALL KNUTSFORD ROAD | 311 yd | |
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church Of England High School Grammar School Road | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Grange Sports & Social Club GRANGE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Loushers Lane Recreation Ground MINERVA CLOSE | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Warrington) THE BRIDGE SHOPPING CENTRE THE BRIDGE SHOPPING CENTRE MAYBROOK PLACE | health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Victoria Park Arena KNUTSFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Latchford Giants Amateur Rugby League Football Club Victoria Park Victoria Park Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Priestley College Sports Facilities LOUSHERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 864 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.