Bradshaw Lane is in Grappenhall, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA4 2JW is located in the Lymm North and Thelwall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 2006-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bradshaw Lane, Grappenhall, Warrington, WA4 2JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA4 2QU, WA4 2QL, WA4 2QN, WA4 2QP, WA4 2QH, WA4 2QW, WA4 2QJ, WA4 2QX, WA4 2QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA4 2JW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.6% | 53.3% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 43.4% | 46.7% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.4% | 28.1% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 46.6% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 17.2% | 14.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 47.7% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 33.3% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 14.1% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 21.5% | 15.5% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 8.4% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 10.8% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 16.3% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 39.4% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.7% | 93.5% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 96.7% | 93.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 93.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 68% | 46.2% | 21.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradshaw Lane was 40.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.5% higher than the Grappenhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bradshaw Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Grappenhall and the 326th lowest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Bartholomew Court Bradshaw Lane, Warrington, Warrington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2026-01-14 | £224,325 |
| Flat 32 Bartholomew Court Bradshaw Lane, Warrington, Warrington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-11-07 | £130,392 |
| Flat 44 Bartholomew Court Bradshaw Lane, Warrington, Warrington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2025-03-07 | £138,974 |
| Flat 9 Bartholomew Court Bradshaw Lane, Warrington, Warrington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-10-11 | £125,884 |
| Flat 22 Bartholomew Court Bradshaw Lane, Warrington, Warrington Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-08-29 | £191,537 |
WA4 2JW 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 2JW 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Primary School Bradshaw Lane , Grappenhall WA4 2QN | 3out of 4 | 93 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradshaw Community Primary School Bradshaw Lane , Grappenhall WA4 2QN | - not rated | 93 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thelwall Infant School Thelwall Infant School, Pelham Road , Thelwall WA4 2HF | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thelwall Community Infant School Thelwall Infant School, Pelham Road , Thelwall WA4 2HF | - not rated | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School Church Lane , Grappenhall WA4 3EP | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Thomas Boteler High School Grammar School Road , WA4 1JL | - not rated | 1,676 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 | 1,676 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 | 1,676 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Community High School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | - not rated | 2,828 yd | Community 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 | 3,009 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 3,009 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 5,171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Winterley Project School Welkyn , Stockport Road WA4 2TB | - not rated | 782 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaigeley School Lymm Road , Thelwall WA4 2TE | 3out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Massey Hall School Half Acre Lane , Thelwall WA4 3JQ | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Park Willow Tree Park , Beech House WA13 0GH | - not rated | 2,841 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Bon | 184 Knutsford Road | 68 yd | |
| Choy Hing Village Restaurant | 97 Knutsford Road | 431 yd | |
| St Wilfrid's Church | Church Lane | 687 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 12 Barley Road | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grappenhall Ex Servicemens League | Chester Road | 244 yd | |
| The Parr Arms | Church Lane | 687 yd | |
| The Rams Head Inn | Church Lane | 687 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | Stockport Road | 810 yd | |
| Grappenhall Cricket Club | Broad Lane | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City | 186 Knutsford Road | 85 yd | |
| The Big Blue | 177 Knutsford Road | 112 yd | |
| Cheshire Pizza | 177c Knutsford Road | 112 yd | |
| Bhaji Fresh | 200 Knutsford Road | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op | 156 Knutsford Road | 85 yd | |
| Tesco | 194-196 Knutsford Road | 95 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Euclid Avenue Playing Field (Closed) Euclid Avenue | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Grappenhall Youth And Community Centre Bell House Farm Bell House Farm Bellhouse Lane | 648 yd | |
| Grappenhall Hall School (Closed) Church Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 922 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 37 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.