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Grappenhall Road is in Stockton Heath, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA4 2AX is located in the Stockton Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Grappenhall Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WA4 2AR, WA4 3BT, WA4 2AS, WA4 2AW, WA4 2AJ, WA4 2AU, WA4 2AT, WA4 3BL, WA4 2AP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA4 2AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.2%51.1%-2.1% 51.0% 0.1%
Male46.8%48.9%2.1% 49.0% -0.1%

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 2AX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single18%21.9%3.9% 37.9% -16.0%
Married: Opposite sex66.1%59.8%-6.3% 44.2% 15.6%
Separated1.3%1.6%0.3% 2.2% -0.6%
Divorced7.9%8.2%0.3% 9.1% -0.9%
Widowed6.7%8.6%1.9% 6.1% 2.5%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health46.8%58.5%11.7% 48.4% 10.1%
Good health33.2%28.9%-4.3% 33.6% -4.7%
Fair health16.6%9.7%-6.9% 12.7% -3.0%
Bad health2.7%2.5%-0.2% 4.0% -1.5%
Very bad health0.7%0.3%-0.4% 1.2% -0.9%

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.

In the area around WA4 2AX this area, 7.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 45.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications12.1%7.3%-4.8% 18.2% -10.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 12.1%2.7%-9.4% 9.6% -6.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.4%17%3.6% 13.4% 3.6%
Apprenticeship4.6%5.8%1.2% 5.3% 0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.1%18.9%6.8% 16.9% 2.0%
Degree or Similar41%45.9%4.9% 33.8% 12.1%
Other4.6%2.3%-2.3% 2.8% -0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%0%-0.3% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese0%0.6%0.6% 0.7% -0.1%
Indian0%0.6%0.6% 3.1% -2.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.7%1.6%0.9% 0.8% 0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.7%0.3%-1.4% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.8% -0.5%
White97%95.9%-1.1% 81.4% 14.5%
Other0%0.6%0.6% 1.6% -1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom99.7%93.8%-5.9% 83.2% 10.6%
European Union0%1.9%1.9% 6.1% -4.2%
Africa0%1.3%1.3% 2.7% -1.4%
Middle East and Asia0.3%0.9%0.6% 5.6% -4.7%
Oceania0%2.2%2.2% 0.3% 1.9%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK98.7%93.8%-4.9% 83.2% 10.6%
10+ Years0%5.6%5.6% 9.8% -4.2%
5-10 Years0%0.6%0.6% 2.9% -2.3%
Less than 2 years1.3%0%-1.3% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90% 76.7% 13.3%
Ireland2.5% 0.6% 1.9%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Other EU countries0.9% 1.5% -0.6%
No passport held6.3% 13.5% -7.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.6% 37.2% -1.6%
Christian60.6% 46.2% 14.4%
Not answered3.8% 6.0% -2.2%

Safety

Is Grappenhall Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grappenhall Road was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.3% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Grappenhall Road has the 33rd highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Appleton and the 217th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.6%.



🔎 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 2AX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Grappenhall Road are based on 134 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 Grappenhall Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2AX

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA4 2AX

Average Price
£643,990
Semi-Detached
£622,127
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£687,714
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Grappenhall Road

Average Price
£780,484
Semi-Detached
£700,939
Terraced
£731,600
Detached
£759,973
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£1,864,734

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Grappenhall Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
76 Grappenhall Road, Warrington, Warrington
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£584,0002024-09-16 £629,058
58 Grappenhall Road, Warrington, Warrington
Detached, an established residential building
£901,0002021-06-25 £1,112,567
88A Grappenhall Road, Warrington, Warrington
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£680,0002021-01-18 £882,850
86 Grappenhall Road, Warrington, Warrington
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£629,0002021-01-18 £816,636
92 Grappenhall Road, Warrington, Warrington
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£510,0002021-01-04 £662,138
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA4 2AX

Employment

WA4 2AX 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 2AX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee104
Retired79
Self-Employed27
Part-Time Employee26
Student (economically inactive)10
Looking after home or family8
Other1
Long-Term Sick or disabled1
Unemployed1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles14
Manufacturing14
Professional, scientific and technical activities13
Information and communication12
Administrative and support service activities10
Transport and storage9
Education9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Accommodation and food service activities6
Financial and insurance activities6
Construction5
Other3
Real estate activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Parkgate Road , Stockton Heath WA4 2AP
3out of 4 276 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School
Wood Lane , Appleton WA4 3DB
3out of 4 572 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Monica's Catholic Primary School
St Monica's Close , Appleton WA4 3AG
3out of 4 708 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Stockton Heath Primary School
West Avenue , Stockton Heath WA4 6HX
3out of 4 872 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Broomfields Junior School
Bridge Lane , Appleton WA4 3AH
- not rated 1,000 yd Academy converter 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
4out of 4 933 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL
1out of 4 1,292 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX
3out of 4 2,423 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
UTC Warrington
Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG
3out of 4 3,091 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG
2out of 4 4,184 yd Voluntary aided school 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 1,323 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Warrington and Vale Royal College
Winwick Road , WA2 8QA
- not rated 4,765 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11
Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG
- not rated 3,882 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Fox Wood Special School
Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS
3out of 4 4,197 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Chaigeley School
Lymm Road , Thelwall WA4 2TE
3out of 4 4,245 yd Non-maintained special school No Mixed More About School
Woolston Brook School
Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL
3out of 4 4,371 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 4,385 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cafe in the ParkAlexandra Park, Alexandra Road318 yd
PizzaExpress/Mac & Wings3 Victoria Buildings, Grappenhall Road386 yd
A La Turka4 Victoria Square, Grappenhall Road387 yd
Nando's Chickenland109 London Road521 yd
Cardamon Cuisine109a London Road521 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Slug and Lettuce1-2 Victoria Square521 yd
The Wine Bar101-103 London Road521 yd
Gin AlleyUnit 4, 85 London Road552 yd
London Bridge163 London Road573 yd
Mulberry Tree InnGrappenhall Road602 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Domino's Pizza93 London Road521 yd
Stockton Fryer111 London Road521 yd
Tomahawk SteakhouseVictoria Square, 85 London Road552 yd
Rudy's Pizza Limited19 Walton Road611 yd
Subway64 London Road613 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury's88-94 London Road554 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd27 Walton Road627 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply FoodsUnit 6, The Forge Shopping Centre, London Road680 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets LimitedGreenalls Avenue996 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Anytime Fitness (Stockton Heath)
VICTORIA SQUARE VICTORIA SQUARE GRAPPENHALL ROAD
health and fitness suite542 yd
Loushers Lane Recreation Ground
MINERVA CLOSE
grass pitches763 yd
Stockton Heath Primary School
WEST AVENUE
artificial grass pitch840 yd
Bridgewater High School (Upper)
BROOMFIELDS ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts896 yd
Cantilever Park
CANTILEVER PARK CANTILEVER PARK COMMON LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches916 yd
Broomfields Leisure Centre
Broomfields Road
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool942 yd
Broomfields Junior School
BRIDGE LANE
grass pitches944 yd
Grappenhall Village Sports Club
STOCKTON LANE
grass pitches, tennis courts996 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed76.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed109.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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