Milner Street is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 1AD 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 Milner Street, Warrington, WA5 1AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA5 1WA, WA5 1TW, WA5 1SZ, WA5 1TA, WA5 1TG, WA5 1TB, WA5 1TR, WA5 1TQ, WA5 1LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA5 1AD 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 | 48.6% | 50% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50% | -1.4% | 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 1AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 49.8% | 51.1% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.8% | 27.1% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 5.4% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.6% | 48.6% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 28.7% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 17.4% | 6.9% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 4.6% | -4.5% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 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.
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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 27.6% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 16.4% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.8% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 6.7% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 8.9% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 21.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 7.7% | 4.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% 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 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 9.8% | 7% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 7% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 81.5% | 71.5% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -9.9% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 71.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 71.2% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 16% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 9.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 70.9% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.6% | 76.7% | -19.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 8.8% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 13.8% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milner Street was 77.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.6% lower than the Bewsey and Whitecross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Milner Street has the 21st lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bewsey and Whitecross and the 208th highest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 Milner Street, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £4,575,000 | 2020-12-21 | £5,443,049 |
| Unit 2 Milner Street, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £4,005,000 | 2018-04-18 | £5,145,599 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 3,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School Collin Street , WA5 1TG | 3out of 4 | 185 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Selby Street , Bewsey and Whitecross WA5 1NS | 4out of 4 | 574 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School 84 Bewsey Road , Bewsey WA5 0JS | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery Evelyn Street , WA5 1BD | 4out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyn Street Community Primary School Evelyn Street , WA5 1BD | - not rated | 911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bewsey County High School Clapgates Road , Bewsey WA5 0AD | - not rated | 864 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | - not rated | 895 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Great Sankey WA5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Future Tech Studio Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 2,338 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Beamont Community High School Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 507 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Advanced Education - The Barn C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School , Unit 2 Forrest Way WA5 1DF | - not rated | 1,477 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 | 1,477 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Green CIO Irwell Road , St Werburghs Development Centre WA4 6DQ | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hee Kee Restaurant | Unit 1, Lineva House, 28-32 Milner Street | 0 yd | |
| Sally's Kitchen | Unit 1, Milner Street | 12 yd | |
| Hashtag Grill | 7 Green Street | 183 yd | |
| Slemani Restaurant | 25 Lovely Lane | 311 yd | |
| Urban Turban | 18 Lovely Lane | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hatter | 26 Lovely Lane | 348 yd | |
| The Brooklands | 120 Lovely Lane | 566 yd | |
| Winmarleigh House | 15 Winmarleigh Street | 639 yd | |
| The Palmyra | 3 Springfield Street | 693 yd | |
| 9 Gallon | 76 Sankey Street | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Pizza | 5 Liverpool Road | 141 yd | |
| New Happy House | 3 Green Street | 180 yd | |
| Royal Spice | 35 Lovely Lane | 315 yd | |
| Spicy Delight | 27 Lovely Lane | 315 yd | |
| Fresh Sandwich Company | 36 Parker Street | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohayo Asian Supermarket | Unit 1, 28-32 Milner Street | 131 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | Iceland Frozen Foods, Bankside, Crosfield Street | 341 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Bankside, Crosfield Street | 341 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Old Liverpool Road | 409 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 1 The Mall | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Quay Sports Club (Closed) Green Street | artificial grass pitch | 179 yd |
| Bank Park BANK PARK BANK PARK SANKEY STREET | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| St Alban'S Catholic Primary School BEWSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Whitecross Community Centre WHITECROSS COMMUNITY & RECREATION CENTRE WHITECROSS COMMUNITY & RECREATION CENTRE LEXDEN STREET | artificial grass pitch | 670 yd |
| Springfield Fitness And Spa (Closed) Springfield Street | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| St Gregorys Catholic High School CROMWELL AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 985 yd |
| Warrington Wolves (Halliwell Jones Stadium) HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM HALLIWELL JONES STADIUM WINWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Fitness First For Women (Warrington) (Closed) Barbauld Street | health and fitness suite | 1,040 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 | 4.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 4.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.