Arley Avenue is in Stockton Heath, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA4 2AZ 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 Arley Avenue, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA4 6LG, WA4 6LE, WA4 6LF, WA4 2BA, WA4 6PR, WA4 2AG, WA4 2AY, WA4 6BH, WA4 6LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA4 2AZ is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.9% | 46.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 55.1% | 53.2% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 2AZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% 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 | 23.2% | 25.5% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 58.7% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (86.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.5% | 57.3% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 28.8% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 8.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 16.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 14.2% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 41.5% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.7% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.4% | 95.5% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 93.4% | 92.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 93.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.3% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 62.6% | 46.2% | 16.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arley Avenue was 30.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.6% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arley Avenue has the 30th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Appleton and the 260th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Arley Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-12-15 | £342,947 |
| 2 Arley Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-11-01 | £389,457 |
| 6 Arley Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-09-30 | £442,305 |
| 6 Arley Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-01-25 | £360,978 |
| 8 Arley Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-06-12 | £467,271 |
WA4 2AZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton Heath Primary School West Avenue , Stockton Heath WA4 6HX | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School Parkgate Road , Stockton Heath WA4 2AP | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Catholic Primary School St Monica's Close , Appleton WA4 3AG | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School Wood Lane , Appleton WA4 3DB | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfields Junior School Bridge Lane , Appleton WA4 3AH | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater High School Broomfields Road , Appleton WA4 3AE | 4out of 4 | 907 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 | 1,639 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 3,010 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 3,917 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,261 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 4,776 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 3,694 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 4,520 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 4,682 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaigeley School Lymm Road , Thelwall WA4 2TE | 3out of 4 | 4,694 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Community Special School Woolston Learning Village, Holes Lane , Holes Lane WA1 4LS | 4out of 4 | 4,696 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nando's Chickenland | 109 London Road | 88 yd | |
| Cardamon Cuisine | 109a London Road | 88 yd | |
| Corks Out (Warrington) Ltd | 96 London Road | 101 yd | |
| Tapas Del Mundo | First Floor, 101-103 London Road | 123 yd | |
| PizzaExpress/Mac & Wings | 3 Victoria Buildings, Grappenhall Road | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slug and Lettuce | 1-2 Victoria Square | 88 yd | |
| The Wine Bar | 101-103 London Road | 88 yd | |
| Costello's | 22 Walton Road | 183 yd | |
| Gin Alley | Unit 4, 85 London Road | 183 yd | |
| Mulberry Tree Inn | Grappenhall Road | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 93 London Road | 88 yd | |
| Stockton Fryer | 111 London Road | 88 yd | |
| Tomahawk Steakhouse | Victoria Square, 85 London Road | 183 yd | |
| Saffy's | 18 Walton Road | 207 yd | |
| Rudy's Pizza Limited | 19 Walton Road | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 88-94 London Road | 101 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 27 Walton Road | 221 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 6, The Forge Shopping Centre, London Road | 341 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Greenalls Avenue | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Stockton Heath) VICTORIA SQUARE VICTORIA SQUARE GRAPPENHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 179 yd |
| Stockton Heath Primary School WEST AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 440 yd |
| Bridgewater High School (Upper) BROOMFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 812 yd |
| Loushers Lane Recreation Ground MINERVA CLOSE | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Stockton Heath Lawn Tennis Club Delphfields Road | tennis courts | 891 yd |
| Broomfields Leisure Centre Broomfields Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 917 yd |
| Broomfields Junior School BRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 343.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.