West Avenue, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 6HT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA4 6HT 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	50.7%	50%	-0.7%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	49.3%	50%	0.7%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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	34.8%	39.1%	4.3%	37.9%	1.2%
Married: Opposite sex	45.1%	38.7%	-6.4%	44.2%	-5.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Separated	3%	1.7%	-1.3%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	9.9%	11.7%	1.8%	9.1%	2.6%
Widowed	7.3%	7.4%	0.1%	6.1%	1.3%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) 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	55.8%	60.7%	4.9%	48.4%	12.3%
Good health	27.9%	26.5%	-1.4%	33.6%	-7.1%
Fair health	10.2%	9.7%	-0.5%	12.7%	-3.0%
Bad health	5.4%	1.6%	-3.8%	4.0%	-2.4%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	1.2%	0.4%

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 6HT this area, 8.3% 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 44.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9%	8.3%	-0.7%	18.2%	-9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.3%	9.6%	-0.7%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	12.2%	-3.3%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	6.1%	4.4%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.9%	17%	4.1%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	48.1%	44.1%	-4.0%	33.8%	10.3%
Other	2.6%	2.6%	0.0%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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	3.1%	1.2%	-1.9%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	1%	0%	-1.0%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	2%	2.0%	2.7%	-0.7%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.8%	-0.2%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	94.9%	91.7%	-3.2%	81.4%	10.3%
Roma	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.2%	1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88% 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	92.5%	88%	-4.5%	83.2%	4.8%
European Union	2%	5.4%	3.4%	6.1%	-0.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	2.3%	-0.1%	5.6%	-3.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	3.1%	2.8%	1.3%	1.8%
Oceania	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.2%	88.7%	-3.5%	83.2%	5.5%
10+ Years	1%	5.1%	4.1%	9.8%	-4.7%
5-10 Years	1.4%	0.4%	-1.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.3%	2%	1.7%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	5.1%	3.9%	-1.2%	1.9%	2.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.1%	76.7%	12.4%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Italy	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other EU countries	2%	1.5%	0.5%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	2.7%	13.5%	-10.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.5%	37.2%	2.3%
Christian	50%	46.2%	3.8%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	3.1%	6.5%	-3.4%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is West Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Avenue was 134.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 144.9% higher than the Appleton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

West Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Appleton and the 92nd highest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in WA4 6HT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on West Avenue are based on 149 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 West Avenue, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 6HT

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA4 6HT

Average Price
£452,899

Semi-Detached
£456,193

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£433,133

Estimated Average Property Prices for West Avenue

Average Price
£309,121

Semi-Detached
£465,350

Terraced
£188,064

Detached
£685,560

Flats/Maisonettes
£257,053

Other
£451,574

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on West AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 West Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£474,000	2025-06-20	£494,953
3 West Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building	£300,000	2014-12-17	£448,426
17 West Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2006-04-28	£387,552
17 West Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2006-04-28	£442,917
2 West Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£174,000	2003-12-19	£392,701

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA4 6HT

Employment

WA4 6HT 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	119
Retired	36
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	19
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	5
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	26
Education	23
Manufacturing	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Transport and storage	14
Administrative and support service activities	12
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Construction	8
Information and communication	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Real estate activities	5

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	5,391 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	269 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas' CofE Primary School Parkgate Road , Stockton Heath WA4 2AP	- not rated	584 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas' CofE Primary School Parkgate Road , Stockton Heath WA4 2AP	- not rated	584 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Werburgh's CofE Primary School Irwell Road , WA4 6BB	- not rated	963 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Irwell County Infant School Irwell Road , WA4 6BB	- not rated	963 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	- not rated	1,113 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bridgewater High School Broomfields Road , Appleton WA4 3AE	3out of 4	1,113 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Thomas Boteler High School Grammar School Road , WA4 1JL	- not rated	1,663 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL	- not rated	1,663 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL	3out of 4	1,663 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,097 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD	- not rated	1,097 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA	- not rated	4,609 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Willow Green CIO Irwell Road , St Werburghs Development Centre WA4 6DQ	- not rated	896 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Advanced Education - The Barn C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School , Unit 2 Forrest Way WA5 1DF	- not rated	3,072 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Advanced Education -Thames C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School,Unit 2 Forrest Way , Gatewarth Industrial Estate WA5 1DF	- not rated	3,072 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG	- not rated	3,479 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
The Winterley Project School Welkyn , Stockport Road WA4 2TB	- not rated	3,804 yd	Other independent 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	Distance
Jenny Wren's	3 West Avenue	2 yd
Eastern Revive	Unit 1, West Avenue	11 yd
Amans	33 Walton Road	92 yd
The Indian Courtyard	31 Walton Road	92 yd
Ego Restaurant	25 Walton Road	97 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mulberry Tree Inn	Grappenhall Road	130 yd
Costello's	22 Walton Road	144 yd
Red Lion	58-60 London Road	161 yd
Gin Alley	Unit 4, 85 London Road	164 yd
Slug and Lettuce	1-2 Victoria Square	236 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rudy's Pizza Limited	19 Walton Road	105 yd
Subway	64 London Road	105 yd
Tomahawk Steakhouse	Victoria Square, 85 London Road	164 yd
Italian Express	28 London Road	165 yd
Candolim Express	32a London Road	165 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	Unit 6, The Forge Shopping Centre, London Road	98 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	27 Walton Road	103 yd
Sainsbury's	88-94 London Road	264 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Greenalls Avenue	405 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stockton Heath Primary School WEST AVENUE	artificial grass pitch	125 yd
Anytime Fitness (Stockton Heath) VICTORIA SQUARE VICTORIA SQUARE GRAPPENHALL ROAD	health and fitness suite	174 yd
Loushers Lane Recreation Ground MINERVA CLOSE	grass pitches	788 yd
Stockton Heath Lawn Tennis Club Delphfields Road	tennis courts	1,070 yd
Priestley College Sports Facilities LOUSHERS LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	1,083 yd
Bridgewater High School (Upper) BROOMFIELDS ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,083 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	76.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	69.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	69.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	69.2%

Speed Aviability

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	23.1%

Download Speed

Median download speed	63.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	90 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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