Wharfside Court is in Appleton, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA4 3BL is located in the Appleton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wharfside Court, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 3BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA4 3DY, WA4 2AJ, WA4 3BT, WA4 3BU, WA4 3BX, WA4 2AU, WA4 3BY, WA4 2AX, WA4 2AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA4 3BL 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 | 50.7% | 50.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.8% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.3% | 38.7% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 43.9% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 50.7% | 54% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 32.5% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 10.4% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 14% | 10% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 7.4% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 19.9% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.6% | 21.6% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 35.5% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 96.2% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 89.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.1% | 89.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| 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 | 97.1% | 89.6% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wharfside Court was 14.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.4% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wharfside Court has the 20th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Appleton and the 104th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -91.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Wharfside Court, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2015-11-16 | £528,500 |
| 2 Wharfside Court, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2007-10-30 | £289,149 |
| 3 Wharfside Court, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2006-06-30 | £643,628 |
WA4 3BL 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 | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School Wood Lane , Appleton WA4 3DB | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School Parkgate Road , Stockton Heath WA4 2AP | 3out of 4 | 452 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 | 621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfields Junior School Bridge Lane , Appleton WA4 3AH | - not rated | 851 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockton Heath Primary School West Avenue , Stockton Heath WA4 6HX | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community school | 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 | 884 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 | 1,282 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 3,268 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 4,401 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 | 1,511 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 4,906 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 | 4,085 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Chaigeley School Lymm Road , Thelwall WA4 2TE | 3out of 4 | 4,090 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 4,178 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 4,359 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 | 4,373 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe in the Park | Alexandra Park, Alexandra Road | 538 yd | |
| PizzaExpress/Mac & Wings | 3 Victoria Buildings, Grappenhall Road | 603 yd | |
| A La Turka | 4 Victoria Square, Grappenhall Road | 604 yd | |
| Nando's Chickenland | 109 London Road | 723 yd | |
| Cardamon Cuisine | 109a London Road | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grappenhall Village Sports Club | Stockton Lane | 543 yd | |
| London Bridge | 163 London Road | 698 yd | |
| Slug and Lettuce | 1-2 Victoria Square | 723 yd | |
| The Wine Bar | 101-103 London Road | 723 yd | |
| Gin Alley | Unit 4, 85 London Road | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 93 London Road | 723 yd | |
| Stockton Fryer | 111 London Road | 723 yd | |
| Tomahawk Steakhouse | Victoria Square, 85 London Road | 767 yd | |
| Rudy's Pizza Limited | 19 Walton Road | 828 yd | |
| Subway | 64 London Road | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 88-94 London Road | 746 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 27 Walton Road | 838 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 6, The Forge Shopping Centre, London Road | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Stockton Heath) VICTORIA SQUARE VICTORIA SQUARE GRAPPENHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Broomfields Junior School BRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Grappenhall Village Sports Club STOCKTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 825 yd |
| Bridgewater High School (Upper) BROOMFIELDS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 880 yd |
| Broomfields Leisure Centre Broomfields Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 893 yd |
| Loushers Lane Recreation Ground MINERVA CLOSE | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Cantilever Park CANTILEVER PARK CANTILEVER PARK COMMON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 976 yd |
| Stockton Heath Primary School WEST AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,056 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.