Broadhurst Avenue is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 1BN is located in the Great Sankey South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broadhurst Avenue, Warrington, WA5 1BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA5 1BW, WA5 1BJ, WA5 1BL, WA5 1BT, WA5 1EB, WA5 1DZ, WA5 1DH, WA5 1EA, WA5 1DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA5 1BN is primarily male, with 53.9% 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 | 47.2% | 46.1% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 52.8% | 53.9% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.8% | 36.8% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 37.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 14% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 8.4% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 37.5% | 33.1% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -15.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 41.7% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 18% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 5.8% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 1BN this area, 28.2% 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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.7% | 28.2% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 9.4% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 11.8% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16.3% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 20.4% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| White | 100% | 91.8% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 98.1% | 85.8% | -12.3% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 8.9% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 86.4% | -10.6% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 5% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadhurst Avenue was 75.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.3% lower than the Bewsey and Whitecross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadhurst Avenue has the 20th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bewsey and Whitecross and the 214th highest crime rate of 674 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Broadhurst Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2023-07-21 | £130,981 |
| 14 Broadhurst Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-12-06 | £163,692 |
| 11 Broadhurst Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2013-07-03 | £141,199 |
| 5 Broadhurst Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2004-01-09 | £140,103 |
| 11 Broadhurst Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2003-12-12 | £167,235 |
The percentage of retired residents living in WA5 1BN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery Evelyn Street , WA5 1BD | 4out of 4 | 302 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyn Street Community Primary School Evelyn Street , WA5 1BD | - not rated | 302 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Selby Street , Bewsey and Whitecross WA5 1NS | 4out of 4 | 671 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hood Manor Community Primary School Dorchester Road , Great Sankey WA5 1XE | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School Dorchester Road , Great Sankey WA5 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Great Sankey WA5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewsey County High School Clapgates Road , Bewsey WA5 0AD | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY | - not rated | 1,978 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 | 2,726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 2,726 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 3,467 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Education - The Barn C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School , Unit 2 Forrest Way WA5 1DF | - not rated | 414 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 | 414 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Willow Green CIO Irwell Road , St Werburghs Development Centre WA4 6DQ | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 3,671 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Cafe | 301 Old Liverpool Road | 121 yd | |
| Deva Meathouse | 84-86 Old Liverpool Road | 265 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club | Cromwell Avenue South | 439 yd | |
| Warrington Disability Partnership | The Beaufort Street Centre, Beaufort Street | 455 yd | |
| Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Peace Centre Ltd | Peace Drive | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sloop Inn | The Sloop Inn, Liverpool Road | 301 yd | |
| Rose Inn | 128 Hood Lane | 584 yd | |
| Crosfields Recreation Club Community Interest Group | Hood Lane North | 822 yd | |
| The Hatter | 26 Lovely Lane | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trawlerman | 217 Old Liverpool Road | 265 yd | |
| New Summer Palace | 308-310 Old Liverpool Road | 301 yd | |
| Golden City | 13 Liverpool Road | 451 yd | |
| Food 4 Thought | 141 Old Liverpool Road | 647 yd | |
| The Street Food Project | 39 Buckingham Drive | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Old Liverpool Road | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Warrington) CROMWELL AVENUE SOUTH | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 434 yd |
| Hood Lane Recreation Ground HOOD LANE NORTH | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| St Gregorys Catholic High School CROMWELL AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 734 yd |
| Bank Quay Sports Club (Closed) Green Street | artificial grass pitch | 1,034 yd |
| 1St Class Club (Closed) 66-70 66-70 Liverpool Road | health and fitness suite | 1,072 yd |
| Sankey Valley St James Primary School RAIKES CLOSE | 1,092 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 | 263.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.