Longshaw Street is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 0EG is located in the Bewsey and Whitecross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Longshaw Street, Warrington, WA5 0EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA5 0DY, WA5 0EQ, WA5 0EN, WA5 0EH, WA5 0EJ, WA5 0HA, WA5 0ER, WA5 0JD, WA5 0HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA5 0EG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 52% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 53% | 48% | -5.0% | 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.
In the immediate area around WA5 0EG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.7% | 45.5% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 38.8% | 9.5% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 9.4% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 3.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 49.3% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 32.2% | 5.6% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 10.8% | -7.9% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 WA5 0EG this area, 32.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.5% | 32.3% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 18.1% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 9.4% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 17.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 16.9% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 91.9% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 98.9% | 85.9% | -13.0% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 85.9% | -12.0% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 27% | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longshaw Street was 139.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.2% lower than the Bewsey and Whitecross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longshaw Street has the 26th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bewsey and Whitecross and the 83rd highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Longshaw Street, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-10-16 | £135,315 |
| 105 Longshaw Street, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £69,500 | 2015-09-28 | £113,766 |
| 115 Longshaw Street, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2004-06-30 | £165,715 |
| 105 Longshaw Street, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2003-12-19 | £138,150 |
| 115 Longshaw Street, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2003-12-05 | £157,983 |
WA5 0EG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallam Community Primary School Boulting Avenue , Dallam WA5 0JG | - not rated | 308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallam Community Primary School Boulting Avenue , Dallam WA5 0JG | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Callands Primary Academy Callands Road , Callands WA5 9RJ | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callands Community Primary School Callands Road , Callands WA5 9RJ | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewsey Lodge Academy Lodge Lane , Bewsey WA5 0AG | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Future Tech Studio Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 881 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Beamont Community High School Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewsey County High School Clapgates Road , Bewsey WA5 0AD | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | - not rated | 1,923 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 887 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 3,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 3,691 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Park View 1 Park View , Orford WA2 0LF | - not rated | 2,805 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Advanced Education - The Barn C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School , Unit 2 Forrest Way WA5 1DF | - not rated | 3,347 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 | 3,347 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Cafe | Longshaw Street | 76 yd | |
| Aros Kitchen | 79 Longshaw Street | 560 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Alban Retail Park, Hawleys Lane | 562 yd | |
| Dunelm (Soft Furnishings) Ltd. | Unit 4a, Junction Nine Retail Park, Hawleys Lane | 608 yd | |
| Nando's Chickenland Ltd | Unit 10, Junction Nine Retail Park, Hawleys Lane | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery Warrington | Winwick Road | 880 yd | |
| Hoop and Mallet | Callands Road | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Eastern Pearl | 89 Longshaw Street | 473 yd | |
| Subway | Alban Retail Park, Hawleys Lane | 562 yd | |
| Long Lane Fish Bar | 133 Long Lane | 756 yd | |
| Smith's Fish Bar | 1 Longshaw Street | 761 yd | |
| Aleef | 20d Gough Avenue | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Limited | Unit 6f & g, Junction Nine Retail Park, Hawleys Lane | 637 yd | |
| Tesco | Longford Service Station, Winwick Road | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dallam Recreation Ground CHARTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 223 yd |
| Dallam Community Primary School BOULTING AVENUE | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Total Fitness (Warrington) (Closed) Winwick Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 856 yd |
| Warrington & Vale Royal College WINWICK ROAD CAMPUS WINWICK ROAD CAMPUS WINWICK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 878 yd |
| Pure Gym (Warrington North) 23-25 CHETHAM COURT | health and fitness suite | 1,021 yd |
| Callands Community Primary School CALLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 144.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.