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Old Liverpool Road is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 1AP is located in the Bewsey and Whitecross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.

StreetScan combines information about Old Liverpool Road, Warrington, WA5 1AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WA5 1AL, WA5 1AN, WA5 1AW, WA5 1AS, WA5 1TW, WA5 1AT, WA5 1TR, WA5 1AZ, WA5 1LX.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA5 1AP is primarily male, with 55.8% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.5%44.2%-8.3% 51.0% -6.8%
Male47.5%55.8%8.3% 49.0% 6.8%

Partnership Status

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 1AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single37.1%50.4%13.3% 37.9% 12.5%
Married: Opposite sex44.8%34.9%-9.9% 44.2% -9.3%
Married: Same sex1.4%0%-1.4% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated4.1%2.2%-1.9% 2.2% 0.0%
Divorced9%8.2%-0.8% 9.1% -0.9%
Widowed3.6%4.3%0.7% 6.1% -1.8%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health42%48.4%6.4% 48.4% 0.0%
Good health36.2%31.8%-4.4% 33.6% -1.8%
Fair health16.3%12.4%-3.9% 12.7% -0.3%
Bad health4.3%5.7%1.4% 4.0% 1.7%
Very bad health1.1%1.8%0.7% 1.2% 0.6%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications26.2%23.3%-2.9% 18.2% 5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.7%15.7%-1.0% 9.6% 6.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.1%14%0.9% 13.4% 0.6%
Apprenticeship2.3%3%0.7% 5.3% -2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.4%8.1%-2.3% 16.9% -8.8%
Degree or Similar20.8%32.2%11.4% 33.8% -1.6%
Other10.4%3.8%-6.6% 2.8% 1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.4%2.4%1.0% 1.1% 1.3%
Chinese3.6%1%-2.6% 0.7% 0.3%
Indian1.8%2.1%0.3% 3.1% -1.0%
Pakistani8%9.1%1.1% 2.7% 6.4%
Other Asian6.5%7.3%0.8% 1.6% 5.7%
Black African0.4%2.4%2.0% 2.5% -0.1%
Other Black0.4%0%-0.4% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian2.2%0.3%-1.9% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0%1.4%1.4% 0.4% 1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.7%0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Mixed Other0%1%1.0% 0.8% 0.2%
White73.6%63.6%-10.0% 81.4% -17.8%
Arab2.2%3.5%1.3% 0.6% 2.9%
Other0%4.9%4.9% 1.6% 3.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 61% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom79%61%-18.0% 83.2% -22.2%
European Union4%16.7%12.7% 6.1% 10.6%
Rest of Europe0.4%1.8%1.4% 0.8% 1.0%
Africa3.3%4.6%1.3% 2.7% 1.9%
Middle East and Asia12.3%14.2%1.9% 5.6% 8.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.7%1.8%1.1% 1.3% 0.5%
British Overseas0.4%0%-0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK78.3%60.8%-17.5% 83.2% -22.4%
10+ Years4%17.3%13.3% 9.8% 7.5%
5-10 Years3.3%2.8%-0.5% 2.9% -0.1%
2-5 Years6.5%8.1%1.6% 2.2% 5.9%
Less than 2 years8%11%3.0% 1.9% 9.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom58.5% 76.7% -18.2%
Italy1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Spain1.8% 0.4% 1.4%
Poland4.2% 1.3% 2.9%
Romania2.5% 0.9% 1.6%
Other EU countries7% 1.5% 5.5%
Other Europe1.8% 0.2% 1.6%
North Africa0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
South and Eastern Africa2.1% 0.2% 1.9%
Eastern Asia0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Southern Asia3.2% 1.2% 2.0%
South-East Asia2.8% 0.2% 2.6%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Central and South America0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
No passport held13.4% 13.5% -0.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion25.9% 37.2% -11.3%
Christian48.6% 46.2% 2.4%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Hindu1.4% 1.7% -0.3%
Muslim20.9% 6.5% 14.4%
Not answered2.8% 6.0% -3.2%

Safety

Is Old Liverpool Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Liverpool Road was 956.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 249.1% higher than the Bewsey and Whitecross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Old Liverpool Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bewsey and Whitecross and the 3rd highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 518.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,400
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WA5 1AP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Old Liverpool Road are based on 198 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 Old Liverpool Road, Warrington, WA5 1AP

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA5 1AP

Average Price
£18,687
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£18,687

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Liverpool Road

Average Price
£161,546
Semi-Detached
£203,501
Terraced
£158,850
Detached
£410,438
Flats/Maisonettes
£80,329
Other
£88,973

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old Liverpool Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Lidl Uk Gmbh Old Liverpool Road, Warrington, Warrington
Other, an established residential building
£15,0002017-06-21 £19,812
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Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee88
Retired37
Part-Time Employee28
Looking after home or family16
Self-Employed15
Long-Term Sick or disabled15
Other13
Unemployed13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Student (economically inactive)4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles26
Human health and social work activities18
Accommodation and food service activities15
Transport and storage12
Manufacturing8
Construction8
Education8
Administrative and support service activities7
Other7
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Information and communication5
Financial and insurance activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

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 3,596 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Selby Street , WA5 1NS
3out of 4 331 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Evelyn Street Community Primary School
Evelyn Street , WA5 1BD
4out of 4 487 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Collin Street , WA5 1TG
3out of 4 498 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Bewsey Road , WA5 0JS
3out of 4 1,053 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Bewsey Lodge Primary School
Lodge Lane , Bewsey WA5 0AG
3out of 4 1,325 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG
2out of 4 821 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
UTC Warrington
Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG
3out of 4 1,286 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Penketh High School
Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY
2out of 4 2,655 yd Academy converter - Mixed More About School
Beamont Collegiate Academy
Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX
3out of 4 2,928 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL
1out of 4 3,414 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 2,165 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Warrington and Vale Royal College
Winwick Road , WA2 8QA
- not rated 2,816 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 774 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Fox Wood Special School
Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS
3out of 4 4,913 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Woolston Brook School
Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL
3out of 4 4,938 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 4,951 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kassia Academy and Support Services
Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ
3out of 4 5,368 yd Academy alternative provision converter 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Hashtag Grill7 Green Street226 yd
Slemani Restaurant25 Lovely Lane368 yd
Urban Turban18 Lovely Lane382 yd
L & G's Cafe18 Lovely Lane382 yd
Hee Kee RestaurantUnit 1, Lineva House, 28-32 Milner Street408 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Hatter26 Lovely Lane382 yd
Winmarleigh House15 Winmarleigh Street734 yd
The Brooklands120 Lovely Lane789 yd
The Palmyra3 Springfield Street807 yd
Kuckoo WarringtonBasement 2, Treasury Building, Palmyra Square South832 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Food 4 Thought141 Old Liverpool Road220 yd
New Happy House3 Green Street229 yd
Farmhouse Pizza5 Liverpool Road276 yd
Royal Spice35 Lovely Lane394 yd
Spicy Delight27 Lovely Lane394 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lidl Great Britain LtdLidl, Old Liverpool Road2 yd
Ohayo Asian SupermarketUnit 1, 28-32 Milner Street413 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods LtdIceland Frozen Foods, Bankside, Crosfield Street596 yd
Aldi Stores LtdBankside, Crosfield Street596 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Bank Quay Sports Club (Closed)
Green Street
artificial grass pitch229 yd
Bank Park
BANK PARK BANK PARK SANKEY STREET
grass pitches746 yd
Whitecross Community Centre
WHITECROSS COMMUNITY & RECREATION CENTRE WHITECROSS COMMUNITY & RECREATION CENTRE LEXDEN STREET
artificial grass pitch826 yd
Springfield Fitness And Spa (Closed)
Springfield Street
health and fitness suite844 yd
St Gregorys Catholic High School
CROMWELL AVENUE
grass pitches, health and fitness suite916 yd
Drivetime Golf Centre (Closed)
Centre Park
golf974 yd
St Alban'S Catholic Primary School
BEWSEY ROAD
grass pitches1,035 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 50.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 50.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 50.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

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