Parkgate Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2AP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA4 2AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.1%	50.5%	-1.6%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	47.9%	49.5%	1.6%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WA4 2AP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	18.1%	18.5%	0.4%	37.9%	-19.4%
Married: Opposite sex	55.2%	55.4%	0.2%	44.2%	11.2%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.2%	2.6%	0.4%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	10.8%	11.2%	0.4%	9.1%	2.1%
Widowed	12.9%	12.4%	-0.5%	6.1%	6.3%

Health

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	47.6%	48.6%	1.0%	48.4%	0.2%
Good health	31.1%	31.4%	0.3%	33.6%	-2.2%
Fair health	15%	14.6%	-0.4%	12.7%	1.9%
Bad health	4.9%	4.6%	-0.3%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.4%	10.8%	-5.6%	18.2%	-7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	5.2%	6.9%	1.7%	9.6%	-2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.8%	12.1%	1.3%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	7.3%	3.9%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	13.8%	2.6%	16.9%	-3.1%
Degree or Similar	48.7%	45.7%	-3.0%	33.8%	11.9%
Other	4.3%	3.4%	-0.9%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99%	97.5%	-1.5%	81.4%	16.1%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	97.9%	97.1%	-0.8%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.1%	1.1%	5.6%	-4.5%
Oceania	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	97.1%	-0.5%	83.2%	13.9%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.3%	76.7%	11.6%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Poland	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	8.5%	13.5%	-5.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.7%	37.2%	-6.5%
Christian	61.8%	46.2%	15.6%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Not answered	6.8%	6.0%	0.8%

Safety

Is Parkgate Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parkgate Road was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Parkgate Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Appleton and the 192nd lowest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in WA4 2AP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Parkgate Road are based on 22 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Warrington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Parkgate Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2AP

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA4 2AP

Average Price
£503,597

Semi-Detached
£487,427

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£576,362

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Parkgate Road

Average Price
£517,536

Semi-Detached
£493,651

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£625,017

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Parkgate Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Parkgate Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£495,000	2021-01-15	£635,489
4 Parkgate Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2017-02-01	£481,769
16 Parkgate Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2014-03-19	£574,834
2 Parkgate Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2013-10-29	£470,034
1 Parkgate Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£335,100	2011-06-09	£630,462

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA4 2AP

Employment

WA4 2AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WA4 2AP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	89
Full-Time Employee	74
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	19
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Looking after home or family	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Education	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Manufacturing	12
Information and communication	10
Construction	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Transport and storage	7
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	5,384 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Thomas' CofE Primary School Parkgate Road , Stockton Heath WA4 2AP	- not rated	150 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas' CofE Primary School Parkgate Road , Stockton Heath WA4 2AP	- not rated	150 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School Wood Lane , Appleton WA4 3DB	3out of 4	715 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stockton Heath Primary School West Avenue , Stockton Heath WA4 6HX	3out of 4	801 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Monica's Catholic Primary School St Monica's Close , Appleton WA4 3AG	- not rated	837 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bridgewater High School Broomfields Road , Appleton WA4 3AE	- not rated	1,047 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bridgewater High School Broomfields Road , Appleton WA4 3AE	3out of 4	1,047 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Thomas Boteler High School Grammar School Road , WA4 1JL	- not rated	1,241 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	1,241 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	1,241 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD	- not rated	1,179 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD	- not rated	1,179 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA	- not rated	4,630 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,233 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Winterley Project School Welkyn , Stockport Road WA4 2TB	- not rated	3,274 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Advanced Education - The Barn C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School , Unit 2 Forrest Way WA5 1DF	- not rated	3,519 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Advanced Education -Thames C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School,Unit 2 Forrest Way , Gatewarth Industrial Estate WA5 1DF	- not rated	3,519 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG	- not rated	3,738 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe in the Park	Alexandra Park, Alexandra Road	81 yd
PizzaExpress/Mac & Wings	3 Victoria Buildings, Grappenhall Road	227 yd
A La Turka	4 Victoria Square, Grappenhall Road	228 yd
Yara	Building Unit 7, 93b London Road	379 yd
Tapas Del Mundo	First Floor, 101-103 London Road	381 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gin Alley	Unit 4, 85 London Road	382 yd
Slug and Lettuce	1-2 Victoria Square	394 yd
The Wine Bar	101-103 London Road	394 yd
Mulberry Tree Inn	Grappenhall Road	407 yd
Red Lion	58-60 London Road	441 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tomahawk Steakhouse	Victoria Square, 85 London Road	382 yd
Domino's Pizza	93 London Road	394 yd
Stockton Fryer	111 London Road	394 yd
Wok2Go	67 London Road	416 yd
Butter Wouldn't Melt	5 London Road	418 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	88-94 London Road	450 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	27 Walton Road	462 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	Unit 6, The Forge Shopping Centre, London Road	477 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Greenalls Avenue	767 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Anytime Fitness (Stockton Heath) VICTORIA SQUARE VICTORIA SQUARE GRAPPENHALL ROAD	health and fitness suite	371 yd
Loushers Lane Recreation Ground MINERVA CLOSE	grass pitches	573 yd
Stockton Heath Primary School WEST AVENUE	artificial grass pitch	654 yd
Cantilever Park CANTILEVER PARK CANTILEVER PARK COMMON LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	845 yd
Our Ladys Catholic Primary School OUR LADYS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL OUR LADYS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL WASH LANE	grass pitches	1,008 yd
Bridgewater High School (Upper) BROOMFIELDS ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,026 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	86.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	86.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	86.7%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	162.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.