Stanley Avenue is in Stockton Heath, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA4 2DY is located in the Grappenhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stanley Avenue, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 2DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA4 2DZ, WA4 2DN, WA4 2DP, WA4 2DR, WA4 2EA, WA4 2BT, WA4 2BS, WA4 2YA, WA4 2ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA4 2DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2DY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.3% 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 | 20.8% | 22.7% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.2% | 66.3% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 22.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 59.8% | 56.6% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 31.9% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 9.9% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around WA4 2DY this area, 7.9% 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 57.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 7.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 3.6% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 10.7% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 14.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.7% | 57.1% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.8% | 94.9% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 96.2% | 95.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 95.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanley Avenue was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.8% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanley Avenue has the 20th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Appleton and the 337th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Stanley Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-10-24 | £520,000 |
| 11 Stanley Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2024-12-05 | £471,539 |
| 11 Stanley Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-11-30 | £380,748 |
| 24 Stanley Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-11-04 | £487,192 |
| 28 Stanley Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2020-10-16 | £583,801 |
WA4 2DY 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 5,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 657 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderman Bolton Primary School Longdin Street , WA4 1PW | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Henshall Avenue , Latchford WA4 1PY | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School Parkgate Road , Stockton Heath WA4 2AP | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School Wood Lane , Appleton WA4 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 411 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater High School Broomfields Road , Appleton WA4 3AE | 4out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,998 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy Warrington Hillock Lane , Woolston WA1 4PF | 4out of 4 | 3,609 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,518 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 4,369 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 | 3,204 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaigeley School Lymm Road , Thelwall WA4 2TE | 3out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 3,392 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 | 3,405 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 | 3,993 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toast | 1-3 Kingsway South | 463 yd | |
| Spicy Ginger | 708 Knutsford Road | 463 yd | |
| Zalos Latchford | 730 Knutsford Road | 463 yd | |
| Monia's Cakes | 725 Knutsford Road | 469 yd | |
| The Dining Room | 745 Knutsford Road | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Town Football Club Lounge Bar & Social Club | 4 Cantilever Park | 455 yd | |
| Grappenhall Village Sports Club | Stockton Lane | 591 yd | |
| Cheshire Cheese | 645 Knutsford Road | 701 yd | |
| Grange Sports and Social Club | 52 Grange Avenue | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latchford Charcoal Grill | 6 The Bridge Shopping Centre, Maybrook Place | 402 yd | |
| Jin Tao | 712 Knutsford Road | 463 yd | |
| Bilash | 742 Knutsford Road | 463 yd | |
| Chinese Garden | 751 Knutsford Road | 495 yd | |
| Petra Pizza Ltd | 717 Knutsford Road | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op | 1 The Bridge Shopping Centre, Maybrook Place | 402 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Thelwall Lane | 679 yd | |
| Co op | 92 Kingsway South | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ÉNergie Fitness (Warrington) THE BRIDGE SHOPPING CENTRE THE BRIDGE SHOPPING CENTRE MAYBROOK PLACE | health and fitness suite | 402 yd |
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church Of England High School Grammar School Road | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Grappenhall Village Sports Club STOCKTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 542 yd |
| Cantilever Park CANTILEVER PARK CANTILEVER PARK COMMON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Warrington Sports For All Centre BALL HALL BALL HALL KNUTSFORD ROAD | 587 yd | |
| Our Ladys Catholic Primary School OUR LADYS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL OUR LADYS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL WASH LANE | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Loushers Lane Recreation Ground MINERVA CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| Grange Sports & Social Club GRANGE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.