Lilford Street is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 0LA 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 Lilford Street, Warrington, WA5 0LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA5 0LH, WA5 0LW, WA5 0LS, WA5 0LR, WA5 0LP, WA5 0JT, WA5 0LY, WA5 0LG, WA5 0LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA5 0LA is primarily male, with 61% of the population 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 | 48.5% | 39% | -9.5% | 51.0% | -12.0% |
| Male | 51.5% | 61% | 9.5% | 49.0% | 12.0% |
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 0LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.3% 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 | 43.6% | 64.3% | 20.7% | 37.9% | 26.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 22.3% | -15.7% | 44.2% | -21.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 0.4% | -6.8% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 44.5% | 52.1% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 36.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 10.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 0LA this area, 9.2% 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 54.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 9.2% | -15.2% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 4.2% | -14.2% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 8.1% | -10.7% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.2% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 54.9% | 38.9% | 33.8% | 21.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 13.5% | 11.8% | 3.1% | 10.4% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.7% | 73.7% | -17.0% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, just 47.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 47.2% | -34.5% | 83.2% | -36.0% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 30% | 21.7% | 6.1% | 23.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 15.6% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 47.4% | -33.7% | 83.2% | -35.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 9.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 13.7% | 11.4% | 2.2% | 11.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 18.3% | 11.3% | 1.9% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.7% | 76.7% | -28.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 6.8% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Romania | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Other EU countries | 10.1% | 1.5% | 8.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 10.7% | 1.2% | 9.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 13.1% | 1.7% | 11.4% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lilford Street was 646.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 136.1% higher than the Bewsey and Whitecross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lilford Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bewsey and Whitecross and the 5th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 299.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hember Plant Hire Ltd Lilford Street, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2015-12-11 | £94,259 |
WA5 0LA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 203 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Bewsey Road , WA5 0JS | 3out of 4 | 278 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewsey Lodge Primary School Lodge Lane , Bewsey WA5 0AG | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School Collin Street , WA5 1TG | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Selby Street , WA5 1NS | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School Lathom Avenue , Orford WA2 8AL | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 866 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 3,269 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY | 2out of 4 | 3,355 yd | Academy converter | - | 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 | 1,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 2,603 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 642 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 4,132 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 | 4,145 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 4,162 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 4,409 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Glorious Food | 14 Catherine Street | 20 yd | |
| Welcome Back Cafe | 135 Bewsey Road | 207 yd | |
| Brantay's Bar and Grill | 145 Bewsey Road | 207 yd | |
| The Villaggio Hotel | 5-9 Folly Lane | 265 yd | |
| Crunchh | 5-9 Folly Lane | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Imperial Hotel | 145 Bewsey Road | 207 yd | |
| Three Pigeons | 35 Tanners Lane | 680 yd | |
| The Rodney | 67 Winwick Road | 695 yd | |
| The Wolves Tavern | 2 Orford Lane | 790 yd | |
| The Brooklands | 120 Lovely Lane | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutney's | 143 Bewsey Road | 207 yd | |
| Kings Garden | 73 Folly Lane | 314 yd | |
| Smith's Fish Bar | 1 Longshaw Street | 485 yd | |
| Twin Chef | 339 Lovely Lane | 491 yd | |
| Subway | Safety House, Kerfoot Street | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Extra, Winwick Road | 514 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | Iceland Frozen Foods, Bankside, Crosfield Street | 898 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Bankside, Crosfield Street | 898 yd | |
| Ohayo Asian Supermarket | Unit 1, 28-32 Milner Street | 930 yd | |
| Wilko | C1, 77 The Mall | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Alban'S Catholic Primary School BEWSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| Warrington Wolves (Halliwell Jones Stadium) HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM WINWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Total Fitness (Warrington) (Closed) Winwick Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Bank Park BANK PARK BANK PARK SANKEY STREET | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Exclusive Fitness For Women EVANS HOUSE EVANS HOUSE NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Whitecross Community Centre WHITECROSS COMMUNITY & RECREATION CENTRE WHITECROSS COMMUNITY & RECREATION CENTRE LEXDEN STREET | artificial grass pitch | 999 yd |
| Dallam Recreation Ground CHARTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
| Bank Quay Sports Club (Closed) Green Street | artificial grass pitch | 1,071 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.