Francis Road is in Stockton Heath, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA4 6EB is located in the Stockton Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Francis Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 6EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA4 6HZ, WA4 6EA, WA4 6DZ, WA4 6HX, WA4 6JA, WA4 6DY, WA4 6JQ, WA4 6HY, WA4 6JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA4 6EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.7% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 6EB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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 | 27.5% | 28.7% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 56.1% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 58.8% | 54.1% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33.3% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 7% | 10% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 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 | 11.2% | 11.1% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 7.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 15.2% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13.6% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 41% | 42.4% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 99.6% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 97.8% | 97.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 97.8% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Francis Road was 24.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.3% lower than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Francis Road has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Appleton and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Francis Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-10-18 | £477,897 |
| 10 Francis Road, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £683,680 | 2021-06-30 | £844,217 |
| 5 Francis Road, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-02-19 | £727,004 |
| 4 Francis Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-08-16 | £401,540 |
| 6 Francis Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2018-11-01 | £504,967 |
WA4 6EB 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 5,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton Heath Primary School West Avenue , Stockton Heath WA4 6HX | 3out of 4 | 229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School Parkgate Road , Stockton Heath WA4 2AP | 3out of 4 | 1,003 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 | 1,406 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School Wood Lane , Appleton WA4 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Latchford St James CofE Primary School Old Road , WA4 1AP | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,431 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 | 1,999 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,667 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,955 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 3,339 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 | 1,105 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 4,517 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 | 3,200 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 4,745 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 4,884 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 | 4,898 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaigeley School Lymm Road , Thelwall WA4 2TE | 3out of 4 | 5,221 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Wren's | 3 West Avenue | 352 yd | |
| Eastern Revive | Unit 1, West Avenue | 362 yd | |
| Esquires Coffee House | Unit 5, The Forge Shopping Centre, London Road | 406 yd | |
| Olive Tree Brasserie | 48-50 London Road | 441 yd | |
| Amans | 33 Walton Road | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 58-60 London Road | 453 yd | |
| Costello's | 22 Walton Road | 472 yd | |
| Mulberry Tree Inn | Grappenhall Road | 472 yd | |
| Gin Alley | Unit 4, 85 London Road | 514 yd | |
| Slug and Lettuce | 1-2 Victoria Square | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panny's | 53 Walton Road | 406 yd | |
| Italian Express | 28 London Road | 454 yd | |
| Candolim Express | 32a London Road | 454 yd | |
| Chunky Chicken Box | 32a London Road | 454 yd | |
| Subway | 64 London Road | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Greenalls Avenue | 375 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 6, The Forge Shopping Centre, London Road | 405 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 27 Walton Road | 443 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 88-94 London Road | 569 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton Heath Primary School WEST AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 227 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Stockton Heath) VICTORIA SQUARE VICTORIA SQUARE GRAPPENHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Morley Common 3 BARONET MEWS 3 BARONET MEWS EASTFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Loushers Lane Recreation Ground MINERVA CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| Warrington Sports Club WALTON LEA ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,025 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 | 57.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.72 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.