Richmond Avenue is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA4 1UY 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 Richmond Avenue, Warrington, WA4 1UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA4 1SE, WA4 1UZ, WA4 1XE, WA4 1XD, WA4 1SB, WA4 1XF, WA4 1UU, WA4 1SF, WA4 1UX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA4 1UY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 33.8% | 32.4% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 43.1% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 8.3% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 12.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
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 | 30.4% | 39.2% | 8.8% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 34% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 13.2% | -6.4% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 10% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
In the area around WA4 1UY this area, 31.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.4% | 31.4% | -16.0% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 13.7% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 13.2% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.4% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 17.2% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 16.2% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.2% | 96.4% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 97.3% | 87.6% | -9.7% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 8.4% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 87.6% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 76.7% | -14.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 27.1% | 13.5% | 13.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Avenue was 210.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 128.5% higher than the Latchford East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Avenue has the highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Latchford East and the 37th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 142.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Richmond Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2021-09-20 | £261,827 |
| 34 Richmond Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,500 | 2019-06-04 | £204,321 |
| 32 Richmond Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2017-03-03 | £145,441 |
| 40 Richmond Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2014-05-09 | £157,573 |
| 38 Richmond Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2012-10-12 | £150,350 |
WA4 1UY 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.
| Retired | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Henshall Avenue , Latchford WA4 1PY | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Bolton Primary School Longdin Street , WA4 1PW | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Wash Lane , Latchford WA4 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Primary School Bradshaw Lane , Grappenhall WA4 2QN | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thelwall Infant School Thelwall Infant School, Pelham Road , Thelwall WA4 2HF | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL | 1out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Warrington Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PF | 4out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,781 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Padgate Academy Insall Road , WA2 0LN | - not rated | 3,024 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 | 1,995 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 3,671 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 | 2,025 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 2,210 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 | 2,223 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaigeley School Lymm Road , Thelwall WA4 2TE | 3out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 3,019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Lounge Indian Restaurant & Bar | Unit 3, 53 Kingsway South | 494 yd | |
| LA Cafe | 55a Westy Lane | 619 yd | |
| Toast Treats | 1 Kingsway South | 629 yd | |
| Toast | 1-3 Kingsway South | 721 yd | |
| The Dining Room | 745 Knutsford Road | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Sports and Social Club | 52 Grange Avenue | 709 yd | |
| Cheshire Cheese | 645 Knutsford Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Net | 124 Thelwall Lane | 484 yd | |
| Blue Lotus | 43 Henshall Avenue | 498 yd | |
| Subway | 53 Kingsway South | 510 yd | |
| Westy Lane Chinese Takeaway | 55 Westy Lane | 619 yd | |
| Chinese Garden | 751 Knutsford Road | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op | 92 Kingsway South | 354 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Thelwall Lane | 537 yd | |
| Co op | 1 The Bridge Shopping Centre, Maybrook Place | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westy Park (Closed) Bridgewater Avenue | grass pitches | 241 yd |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School BRIDGEWATER AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness (Warrington) THE BRIDGE SHOPPING CENTRE THE BRIDGE SHOPPING CENTRE MAYBROOK PLACE | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| Grange Sports & Social Club GRANGE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church Of England High School Grammar School Road | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Warrington Sports For All Centre BALL HALL BALL HALL KNUTSFORD ROAD | 956 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 252 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.