Overview of WA4 2BU

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Fairfield Road is in Stockton Heath, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA4 2BU 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 Fairfield Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WA4 2BY, WA4 2BX, WA4 2YY, WA4 2YZ, WA4 2BJ, WA4 2BZ, WA4 2BH, WA4 2UY, WA4 2RR.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA4 2BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.9%51.5%2.6% 51.0% 0.5%
Male51.1%48.5%-2.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single24.4%29.5%5.1% 37.9% -8.4%
Married: Opposite sex61.1%50.5%-10.6% 44.2% 6.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.5%0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Separated1.8%2.4%0.6% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced6.8%10.5%3.7% 9.1% 1.4%
Widowed5.9%6.7%0.8% 6.1% 0.6%

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 (88%) 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 health55.8%58.9%3.1% 48.4% 10.5%
Good health31.5%29.1%-2.4% 33.6% -4.5%
Fair health9.1%8.3%-0.8% 12.7% -4.4%
Bad health2.9%3.4%0.5% 4.0% -0.6%
Very bad health0.7%0.4%-0.3% 1.2% -0.8%

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 44.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications18.1%11.8%-6.3% 18.2% -6.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10%6.2%-3.8% 9.6% -3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.3%10.9%-0.4% 13.4% -2.5%
Apprenticeship4.1%5.7%1.6% 5.3% 0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.5%11.8%-2.7% 16.9% -5.1%
Degree or Similar37.6%44.5%6.9% 33.8% 10.7%
Other4.5%9%4.5% 2.8% 6.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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%1.5%1.5% 1.1% 0.4%
Chinese0%0.8%0.8% 0.7% 0.1%
Indian1.1%0.4%-0.7% 3.1% -2.7%
Other Asian1.8%0%-1.8% 1.6% -1.6%
Mixed White and Asian0%4.9%4.9% 0.8% 4.1%
Mixed White and African0%0.4%0.4% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.7%0%-0.7% 0.9% -0.9%
White96.4%90.9%-5.5% 81.4% 9.5%
Roma0%1.1%1.1% 0.2% 0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% 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 Kingdom96%95.1%-0.9% 83.2% 11.9%
European Union0.7%2.3%1.6% 6.1% -3.8%
Rest of Europe0%0.8%0.8% 0.8% 0.0%
Africa0.4%0.8%0.4% 2.7% -1.9%
Middle East and Asia2.2%0.4%-1.8% 5.6% -5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.4%0.4%0.0% 1.3% -0.9%
Oceania0.4%0.4%0.0% 0.3% 0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96%95.1%-0.9% 83.2% 11.9%
10+ Years0.7%4.2%3.5% 9.8% -5.6%
5-10 Years0.4%0.8%0.4% 2.9% -2.1%
2-5 Years1.4%0%-1.4% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years1.4%0%-1.4% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom89.5% 76.7% 12.8%
Ireland0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
France0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Germany0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Spain0.8% 0.4% 0.4%
No passport held8.3% 13.5% -5.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion29.2% 37.2% -8.0%
Christian62.1% 46.2% 15.9%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Muslim1.9% 6.5% -4.6%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered6.1% 6.0% 0.1%

Safety

Is Fairfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfield Road was 22.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.2% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fairfield Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Appleton and the 190th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.



🔎 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 2BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fairfield Road are based on 188 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 Fairfield Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA4 2BU

Average Price
£422,259
Semi-Detached
£431,150
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£634,643
Flats/Maisonettes
£103,179
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fairfield Road

Average Price
£464,406
Semi-Detached
£486,126
Terraced
£447,936
Detached
£496,696
Flats/Maisonettes
£154,105
Other
£243,945

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fairfield Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
108 Fairfield Road, Warrington, Warrington
Other, an established residential building
£715,0002025-07-04 £730,060
98 Fairfield Road, Warrington, Warrington
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£435,0002022-11-04 £460,714
102 Fairfield Road, Warrington, Warrington
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£385,0002022-03-25 £448,402
114 Fairfield Road, Warrington, Warrington
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£425,0002018-11-22 £601,151
109 Fairfield Road, Warrington, Warrington
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£350,0002016-04-29 £578,846
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA4 2BU

Employment

WA4 2BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee77
Retired50
Part-Time Employee23
Self-Employed17
Other14
Student (economically inactive)13
Looking after home or family9
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2
Unemployed2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles25
Education16
Professional, scientific and technical activities15
Human health and social work activities12
Construction11
Information and communication11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Financial and insurance activities9
Manufacturing9
Other5
Transport and storage5
Accommodation and food service activities4
Administrative and support service activities3
Real estate activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
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 4,930 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Wash Lane , Latchford WA4 1JD
3out of 4 409 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Parkgate Road , Stockton Heath WA4 2AP
3out of 4 586 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Alderman Bolton Primary School
Longdin Street , WA4 1PW
3out of 4 837 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Henshall Avenue , Latchford WA4 1PY
3out of 4 1,070 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School
Wood Lane , Appleton WA4 3DB
3out of 4 1,185 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 4 535 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX
3out of 4 1,661 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bridgewater High School
Broomfields Road , Appleton WA4 3AE
4out of 4 1,664 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
UTC Warrington
Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG
3out of 4 2,713 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
King's Leadership Academy Warrington
Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PF
4out of 4 3,880 yd Free schools 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 1,114 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Warrington and Vale Royal College
Winwick Road , WA2 8QA
- not rated 4,218 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fox Wood Special School
Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS
3out of 4 3,437 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Woolston Brook School
Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL
3out of 4 3,609 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 3,623 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11
Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG
- not rated 3,655 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Chaigeley School
Lymm Road , Thelwall WA4 2TE
3out of 4 3,717 yd Non-maintained special school No 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
Spicy Ginger708 Knutsford Road671 yd
Zalos Latchford730 Knutsford Road671 yd
The Dining Room745 Knutsford Road709 yd
Monia's Cakes725 Knutsford Road710 yd
The Little Green Grill645 Knutsford Road711 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Warrington Town Football Club Lounge Bar & Social Club4 Cantilever Park183 yd
Grappenhall Village Sports ClubStockton Lane663 yd
Cheshire Cheese645 Knutsford Road711 yd
Grange Sports and Social Club52 Grange Avenue890 yd
Saracens Head381 Wilderspool Causeway1,052 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cantilever Chippy70 Wash Lane327 yd
Emerald Chinese Takeaway96 Loushers Lane605 yd
Latchford Charcoal Grill6 The Bridge Shopping Centre, Maybrook Place661 yd
Jin Tao712 Knutsford Road671 yd
Bilash742 Knutsford Road671 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co op1 The Bridge Shopping Centre, Maybrook Place661 yd
Lidl Great Britain LtdLidl, Thelwall Lane887 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Cantilever Park
CANTILEVER PARK CANTILEVER PARK COMMON LANE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches230 yd
Our Ladys Catholic Primary School
OUR LADYS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL OUR LADYS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL WASH LANE
grass pitches472 yd
Sir Thomas Boteler Church Of England High School
Grammar School Road
grass pitches513 yd
Warrington Sports For All Centre
BALL HALL BALL HALL KNUTSFORD ROAD
539 yd
Loushers Lane Recreation Ground
MINERVA CLOSE
grass pitches599 yd
ÉNergie Fitness (Warrington)
THE BRIDGE SHOPPING CENTRE THE BRIDGE SHOPPING CENTRE MAYBROOK PLACE
health and fitness suite660 yd
Grappenhall Village Sports Club
STOCKTON LANE
grass pitches, tennis courts793 yd
Grange Sports & Social Club
GRANGE AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches1,051 yd
Anytime Fitness (Stockton Heath)
VICTORIA SQUARE VICTORIA SQUARE GRAPPENHALL ROAD
health and fitness suite1,086 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 speed76.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed173.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed9.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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