Thelwall Lane is in Latchford, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA4 1LJ 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 Thelwall Lane, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 1LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA4 1LA, WA4 1LW, WA4 1PQ, WA4 1LS, WA4 1JY, WA4 1LL, WA4 1LT, WA4 1LX, WA4 1JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA4 1LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 1LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% 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 | 37.1% | 51.8% | 14.7% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 27.2% | -15.7% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 12.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 43.7% | 45.9% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 12.1% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 28.8% | 19.7% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 13.6% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 14.1% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 12.1% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 26.3% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.6% | 92.2% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 96.4% | 90.5% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 90.9% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thelwall Lane was 27.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% lower than the Latchford East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thelwall Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Latchford East and the 236th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Thelwall Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £169,500 | 2025-03-21 | £176,234 |
| 85 Thelwall Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-11-29 | £156,053 |
| 57 Thelwall Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2023-11-10 | £138,910 |
| 45 Thelwall Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-08-26 | £162,248 |
| 49 Thelwall Lane, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2022-01-21 | £165,479 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,545 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Bolton Primary School Longdin Street , WA4 1PW | 3out of 4 | 188 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Henshall Avenue , Latchford WA4 1PY | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Wash Lane , Latchford WA4 1JD | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School Parkgate Road , Stockton Heath WA4 2AP | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Primary School Bradshaw Lane , Grappenhall WA4 2QN | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 277 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater High School Broomfields Road , Appleton WA4 3AE | 4out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,718 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Warrington Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PF | 4out of 4 | 3,074 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,557 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 3,908 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 | 2,644 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 2,825 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 | 2,838 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaigeley School Lymm Road , Thelwall WA4 2TE | 3out of 4 | 3,094 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 3,626 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dining Room | 745 Knutsford Road | 101 yd | |
| Toast Treats | 1 Kingsway South | 114 yd | |
| Monia's Cakes | 725 Knutsford Road | 117 yd | |
| Spicy Ginger | 708 Knutsford Road | 139 yd | |
| Zalos Latchford | 730 Knutsford Road | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Cheese | 645 Knutsford Road | 351 yd | |
| Grange Sports and Social Club | 52 Grange Avenue | 419 yd | |
| Warrington Town Football Club Lounge Bar & Social Club | 4 Cantilever Park | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Garden | 751 Knutsford Road | 101 yd | |
| Petra Pizza Ltd | 717 Knutsford Road | 101 yd | |
| Subway | 53 Kingsway South | 134 yd | |
| Jin Tao | 712 Knutsford Road | 139 yd | |
| Bilash | 742 Knutsford Road | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Thelwall Lane | 93 yd | |
| Co op | 1 The Bridge Shopping Centre, Maybrook Place | 184 yd | |
| Co op | 92 Kingsway South | 495 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ÉNergie Fitness (Warrington) THE BRIDGE SHOPPING CENTRE THE BRIDGE SHOPPING CENTRE MAYBROOK PLACE | health and fitness suite | 184 yd |
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church Of England High School Grammar School Road | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Warrington Sports For All Centre BALL HALL BALL HALL KNUTSFORD ROAD | 417 yd | |
| Grange Sports & Social Club GRANGE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Cantilever Park CANTILEVER PARK CANTILEVER PARK COMMON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Our Ladys Catholic Primary School OUR LADYS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL OUR LADYS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL WASH LANE | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Westy Park (Closed) Bridgewater Avenue | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School BRIDGEWATER AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Victoria Park Arena KNUTSFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Grappenhall Village Sports Club STOCKTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,089 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 | 84.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.4% |
| 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.