Lavender Gardens is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 1BQ is located in the Great Sankey South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 2006-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lavender Gardens, Warrington, WA5 1BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA5 1BF, WA5 1BX, WA5 1DB, WA5 1DQ, WA5 1DL, WA5 1BU, WA5 1BD, WA5 1BH, WA5 1BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA5 1BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.6% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.4% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 1BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 46.2% | 42.5% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 44.8% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (92%) 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 | 63.3% | 66.7% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 18.3% |
| Good health | 31% | 25.3% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 13.1% | 6.7% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 7.4% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 15.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 23.4% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 33.3% | -4.4% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.5% | 89.9% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 94.6% | 85% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 10.4% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 85% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lavender Gardens was 100.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.4% lower than the Bewsey and Whitecross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lavender Gardens has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bewsey and Whitecross and the 157th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Lavender Gardens, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-02-14 | £199,291 |
| 1 Lavender Gardens, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-09-06 | £261,033 |
| 18 Lavender Gardens, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-06-28 | £235,041 |
| 19 Lavender Gardens, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-12-12 | £232,198 |
| 18 Lavender Gardens, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-11-20 | £170,765 |
WA5 1BQ 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 | 162 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Street Community Primary School Evelyn Street , WA5 1BD | 4out of 4 | 204 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Selby Street , WA5 1NS | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School Collin Street , WA5 1TG | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School Dorchester Road , Great Sankey WA5 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Bewsey Road , WA5 0JS | 3out of 4 | 1,667 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 , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 888 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 1,899 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY | 2out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 3,552 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Sankey High School Barrow Hall Lane , Great Sankey WA5 3AA | 3out of 4 | 3,728 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,438 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 3,423 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 | 1,305 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deva Meathouse | 84-86 Old Liverpool Road | 178 yd | |
| Warrington Disability Partnership | The Beaufort Street Centre, Beaufort Street | 268 yd | |
| Bethany Cafe | 301 Old Liverpool Road | 278 yd | |
| Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Peace Centre Ltd | Peace Drive | 799 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club | Cromwell Avenue South | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sloop Inn | The Sloop Inn, Liverpool Road | 620 yd | |
| The Hatter | 26 Lovely Lane | 836 yd | |
| Rose Inn | 128 Hood Lane | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trawlerman | 217 Old Liverpool Road | 178 yd | |
| Food 4 Thought | 141 Old Liverpool Road | 426 yd | |
| New Summer Palace | 308-310 Old Liverpool Road | 620 yd | |
| Golden City | 13 Liverpool Road | 816 yd | |
| New Happy House | 3 Green Street | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Old Liverpool Road | 629 yd | |
| Ohayo Asian Supermarket | Unit 1, 28-32 Milner Street | 1,043 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 | 808 yd |
| Bank Quay Sports Club (Closed) Green Street | artificial grass pitch | 847 yd |
| St Gregorys Catholic High School CROMWELL AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 955 yd |
| Hood Lane Recreation Ground HOOD LANE NORTH | grass pitches | 985 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 | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| 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 | 73 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.