Folly Lane is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 0NQ 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 Folly Lane, Warrington, WA5 0NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA5 0ND, WA5 0NW, WA5 0NA, WA5 0NE, WA5 0NB, WA5 0LZ, WA5 0NH, WA5 0LQ, WA5 0AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA5 0NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 48.5% | 49.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 0NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.6% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.1% | 57.6% | 14.5% | 37.9% | 19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 30.7% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 6.4% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 40.6% | 50.6% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 30% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 11.8% | -6.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 26.6% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 13.7% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 17.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 16.1% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 18.7% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.9% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 92.5% | 84.4% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 6.4% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, 77.1% 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% | 77.1% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 15.5% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 77.3% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.6% | 76.7% | -20.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 8.6% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Folly Lane was 116.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% lower than the Bewsey and Whitecross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Folly Lane has the 32nd highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bewsey and Whitecross and the 130th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Folly Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-09-25 | £193,083 |
| 62A Folly Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2021-06-04 | £169,239 |
| 58 Folly Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,950 | 2020-11-20 | £174,028 |
| 62 Folly Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2016-04-08 | £151,991 |
| 76 Folly Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2014-08-08 | £152,811 |
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bewsey Lodge Primary School Lodge Lane , Bewsey WA5 0AG | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Bewsey Road , WA5 0JS | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School Collin Street , WA5 1TG | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallam Community Primary School Boulting Avenue , Dallam WA5 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrook Old Hall Primary School Old Hall Road , Old Hall WA5 9QA | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,145 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY | 2out of 4 | 3,384 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Bridgewater Avenue , Latchford WA4 1RX | 3out of 4 | 3,460 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,345 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 2,900 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 | 820 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 4,189 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 | 4,200 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 4,234 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villaggio Hotel | 5-9 Folly Lane | 126 yd | |
| Crunchh | 5-9 Folly Lane | 126 yd | |
| Food Glorious Food | 14 Catherine Street | 318 yd | |
| Welcome Back Cafe | 135 Bewsey Road | 352 yd | |
| Brantay's Bar and Grill | 145 Bewsey Road | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Imperial Hotel | 145 Bewsey Road | 352 yd | |
| The Rodney | 67 Winwick Road | 920 yd | |
| Three Pigeons | 35 Tanners Lane | 964 yd | |
| The Maltings | Bewsey Old Hall, Bewsey Farm Close | 972 yd | |
| The Brooklands | 120 Lovely Lane | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Garden | 73 Folly Lane | 70 yd | |
| Smith's Fish Bar | 1 Longshaw Street | 204 yd | |
| Chutney's | 143 Bewsey Road | 352 yd | |
| Ultimate Customs | 18 Gateway Trade Park, Kerfoot Street | 385 yd | |
| New Eastern Pearl | 89 Longshaw Street | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Extra, Winwick Road | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Alban'S Catholic Primary School BEWSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Total Fitness (Warrington) (Closed) Winwick Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 556 yd |
| Dallam Recreation Ground CHARTER AVENUE | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Warrington Wolves (Halliwell Jones Stadium) HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM WINWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Exclusive Fitness For Women EVANS HOUSE EVANS HOUSE NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,093 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 | 89.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.