Cann Lane South is in Appleton, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA4 5NQ is located in the Appleton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cann Lane South, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 5NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA4 5GA, WA4 5RG, WA4 5QF, WA4 5NW, WA4 5NJ, WA4 5ET, WA4 5QG, WA4 5DQ, WA4 5QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA4 5NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.2% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.8% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 5NQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.5% 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 | 22.8% | 20.5% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.5% | 70.5% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 26.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (92.6%) 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 | 61.1% | 60.5% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 32.1% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 8% | 6.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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 5NQ 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 66.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.9% | 7.9% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 6.9% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 12.1% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 55% | 66.2% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 32.4% |
| Other | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 90.6% | 86.2% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 93.6% | 89.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 89.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 76.7% | 16.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cann Lane South was 15.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.2% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cann Lane South has the 25th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Appleton and the 126th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culleen House Cann Lane South, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-01-08 | £505,137 |
| Culleen House Cann Lane South, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2004-07-19 | £1,010,792 |
WA4 5NQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WA4 5NQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WA4 5NQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stretton St Matthew's CofE Primary School Stretton Road , Stretton WA4 4NT | 4out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfields Junior School Bridge Lane , Appleton WA4 3AH | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School Stansfield Drive , Appleton WA4 3EA | 4out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Catholic Primary School St Monica's Close , Appleton WA4 3AG | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School Wood Lane , Appleton WA4 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,481 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 | 3,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 4,511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 5,394 yd | University technical college | 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 | 3,628 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaigeley School Lymm Road , Thelwall WA4 2TE | 3out of 4 | 5,137 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayenne Foods Ltd | Warrington Golf Club, London Road | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Warrington Golf Club (Bar/Halfway House) | High Warren, London Road | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op | 39 Dudlow Green Road | 476 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater High School (Lower) Hall Drive | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Warrington Golf Club LONDON ROAD | golf | 1,005 yd |
| Appleton Cricket Club PARK CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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.