Overview of WA4 6HE

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Weir Street is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA4 6HE is located in the Bewsey and Whitecross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Weir Street, Warrington, WA4 6HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WA4 6HD, WA4 6ES, WA4 6ET, WA4 6FE, WA4 6EX, WA4 6FD, WA4 6EU, WA4 6EZ, WA4 6FF.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA4 6HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.9%50.9%-2.0% 51.0% -0.1%
Male47.1%49.1%2.0% 49.0% 0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around WA4 6HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single27.8%46.6%18.8% 37.9% 8.7%
Married: Opposite sex57.7%32.5%-25.2% 44.2% -11.7%
Separated2.1%2.4%0.3% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced6.7%15.5%8.8% 9.1% 6.4%
Widowed5.6%2.9%-2.7% 6.1% -3.2%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health46.5%49.6%3.1% 48.4% 1.2%
Good health33.1%35.2%2.1% 33.6% 1.6%
Fair health14.2%10%-4.2% 12.7% -2.7%
Bad health5.3%3.9%-1.4% 4.0% -0.1%
Very bad health0.8%1.3%0.5% 1.2% 0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 6HE this area, 7.7% 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 53.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications27.8%7.7%-20.1% 18.2% -10.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17.6%2.4%-15.2% 9.6% -7.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.4%12.5%-1.9% 13.4% -0.9%
Apprenticeship4.6%3.4%-1.2% 5.3% -1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.6%20.7%10.1% 16.9% 3.8%
Degree or Similar21.1%53.4%32.3% 33.8% 19.6%
Other3.9%0%-3.9% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%1.7%1.7% 0.7% 1.0%
Indian0%1.7%1.7% 3.1% -1.4%
Pakistani0.3%0%-0.3% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian0%1.7%1.7% 1.6% 0.1%
Black African0.3%0.4%0.1% 2.5% -2.1%
Other Black0%0.4%0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian0.8%0.4%-0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
Mixed White and African1.7%1.7%0.0% 0.4% 1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.4%0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
White96.1%89.7%-6.4% 81.4% 8.3%
Arab0.8%0.4%-0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Other0%1.3%1.3% 1.6% -0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom98.9%87.8%-11.1% 83.2% 4.6%
European Union0%4.3%4.3% 6.1% -1.8%
Africa0.3%0.4%0.1% 2.7% -2.3%
Middle East and Asia0.6%3.5%2.9% 5.6% -2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%3.9%3.9% 1.3% 2.6%
British Overseas0.3%0%-0.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK97.5%88.2%-9.3% 83.2% 5.0%
10+ Years0%5.7%5.7% 9.8% -4.1%
5-10 Years0%2.6%2.6% 2.9% -0.3%
2-5 Years0.3%2.2%1.9% 2.2% 0.0%
Less than 2 years2.2%1.3%-0.9% 1.9% -0.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom87.1% 76.7% 10.4%
Portugal1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Spain0.4% 0.4% 0.0%
Poland0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Other EU countries1.7% 1.5% 0.2%
Central and Western Africa0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Southern Asia1.7% 1.2% 0.5%
Central and South America1.7% 0.2% 1.5%
No passport held4.7% 13.5% -8.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion46.7% 37.2% 9.5%
Christian45% 46.2% -1.2%
Buddhist2.2% 0.5% 1.7%
Muslim0.9% 6.5% -5.6%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered4.8% 6.0% -1.2%

Safety

Is Weir Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Weir Street was 56.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.4% lower than the Bewsey and Whitecross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Weir Street has the 20th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bewsey and Whitecross and the 262nd highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.9%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,400
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WA4 6HE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Weir Street are based on 16 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Warrington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Weir Street, Warrington, WA4 6HE

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA4 6HE

Average Price
£174,814
Semi-Detached
£146,710
Terraced
£180,434
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Weir Street

Average Price
£202,849
Semi-Detached
£203,696
Terraced
£202,464
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Weir Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
10 Weir Street, Warrington, Warrington
Terraced, an established residential building
£162,0002024-05-02 £179,758
2 Weir Street, Warrington, Warrington
Terraced, an established residential building
£190,0002023-08-31 £205,307
3 Weir Street, Warrington, Warrington
Terraced, an established residential building
£165,0002022-02-25 £190,576
2 Weir Street, Warrington, Warrington
Terraced, an established residential building
£155,0002019-03-01 £227,829
4 Weir Street, Warrington, Warrington
Terraced, an established residential building
£115,0002015-11-06 £190,719
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA4 6HE

Employment

WA4 6HE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee101
Retired30
Part-Time Employee23
Self-Employed20
Other7
Unemployed7
Long-Term Sick or disabled6
Student (economically inactive)5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Looking after home or family3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles35
Human health and social work activities19
Construction14
Education12
Manufacturing11
Transport and storage11
Information and communication11
Administrative and support service activities10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Accommodation and food service activities8
Other7
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Financial and insurance activities7
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1
Real estate activities1

Schools

Nursery

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 5,185 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stockton Heath Primary School
West Avenue , Stockton Heath WA4 6HX
3out of 4 924 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Latchford St James CofE Primary School
Old Road , WA4 1AP
3out of 4 1,616 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Thomas' CofE Primary School
Parkgate Road , Stockton Heath WA4 2AP
3out of 4 1,670 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 2,083 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Evelyn Street Community Primary School
Evelyn Street , WA5 1BD
4out of 4 2,088 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bridgewater High School
Broomfields Road , Appleton WA4 3AE
4out of 4 2,066 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
UTC Warrington
Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG
3out of 4 2,482 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 2,546 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG
2out of 4 2,779 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX
3out of 4 3,363 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Priestley College
Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD
- not rated 1,367 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Warrington and Vale Royal College
Winwick Road , WA2 8QA
- not rated 4,371 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 2,777 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Fox Wood Special School
Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS
3out of 4 5,105 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Woolston Brook School
Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL
3out of 4 5,220 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 5,235 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Solvay Interox (Canteen)Solvay Interox, Baronet Works, Baronet Road484 yd
Ab sciex UK LimitedPhoenix House, Lakeside Drive935 yd
SonovaSonova House, Lakeside Drive937 yd
Jenny Wren's3 West Avenue1,052 yd
Eastern ReviveUnit 1, West Avenue1,062 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Stag at WaltonChester Road281 yd
Warrington Sports ClubWarrington Sports Club, Walton Lea Road1,012 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets LimitedGreenalls Avenue862 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply FoodsUnit 6, The Forge Shopping Centre, London Road1,089 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Morley Common
3 BARONET MEWS 3 BARONET MEWS EASTFORD ROAD
grass pitches297 yd
Stockton Heath Primary School
WEST AVENUE
artificial grass pitch927 yd
Warrington Sports Club
WALTON LEA ROAD
grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts1,003 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed111 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.