Irwell Road is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA4 6AX is located in the Latchford West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Irwell Road, Warrington, WA4 6AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA4 6AP, WA4 6AH, WA4 6BA, WA4 6AL, WA4 6AU, WA4 6AQ, WA4 6BY, WA4 6AY, WA4 6AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA4 6AX has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 26.2% | 32.9% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 50.7% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 8% | 8.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 49.5% | 54% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 32.1% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 11.1% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 27.8% | 17.6% | -10.2% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 9% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 15.2% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6.2% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 18.1% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 32.4% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 97.2% | 94.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 94.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 65.6% | 46.2% | 19.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Irwell Road was 34.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.5% lower than the Bewsey and Whitecross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Irwell Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bewsey and Whitecross and the 291st lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Irwell Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-08-12 | £190,217 |
| 6 Irwell Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2019-01-25 | £303,897 |
| 14 Irwell Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2014-10-03 | £318,486 |
| 6 Irwell Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2014-08-22 | £295,234 |
| 14 Irwell Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,295 | 2014-06-27 | £333,715 |
WA4 6AX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latchford St James CofE Primary School Old Road , WA4 1AP | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockton Heath Primary School West Avenue , Stockton Heath WA4 6HX | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School Parkgate Road , Stockton Heath WA4 2AP | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Wash Lane , Latchford WA4 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyn Street Community Primary School Evelyn Street , WA5 1BD | 4out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL | 1out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater High School Broomfields Road , Appleton WA4 3AE | 4out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,755 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 | 814 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 3,574 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 | 2,158 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 4,424 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 4,521 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 | 4,535 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 5,146 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ab sciex UK Limited | Phoenix House, Lakeside Drive | 211 yd | |
| Sonova | Sonova House, Lakeside Drive | 211 yd | |
| Eurest at Scottish Power | Scottish Power, Wilderspool Causeway | 579 yd | |
| BaxterStorey Ltd | St James Business Centre, Wilderspool Causeway | 593 yd | |
| Teamsport Warrington | Unit 2, Bank Quay Trading Estate, Slutchers Lane | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside & Premier Travel Inn | 1430 Park Boulevard | 723 yd | |
| Saracens Head | 381 Wilderspool Causeway | 836 yd | |
| Royal Oak Branch | 44 Knutsford Road | 868 yd | |
| Kings Club | Kings Club, St Mary Street | 950 yd | |
| Warrington & District Society for Deaf People | 11-13 Wilson Patten Street | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesters @ 84 | 84 Chester Road | 361 yd | |
| Hot Spot | 118 Bridge Street | 1,023 yd | |
| Frankie's Chicken & Pizza | 111 Bridge Street | 1,032 yd | |
| Sizzle In | 107 Bridge Street | 1,032 yd | |
| Pixi's Caribbean Flavas | 109 Bridge Street | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Greenalls Avenue | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Village Gym (Warrington) CENTRE PARK SQUARE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 581 yd |
| Drivetime Golf Centre (Closed) Centre Park | golf | 589 yd |
| Wilderspool Stadium (Closed) Fletcher Street | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Warrington Hook & Jab (Closed) Bridge Foot Industrial Estate Bridge Foot Industrial Estate Old Road | health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| Priestley College Sports Facilities LOUSHERS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 784 yd |
| Hook & Jab Warrington PALATINE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE PALATINE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CAUSEWAY AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Morley Common 3 BARONET MEWS 3 BARONET MEWS EASTFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 914 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 | 144.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.