Wimborne Close is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 1GY is located in the Great Sankey South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 2016-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wimborne Close, Warrington, WA5 1GY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA5 1AZ, WA5 1AT, WA5 1NR, WA5 1AW, WA5 1BB, WA5 1LS, WA5 1AS, WA5 1NL, WA5 1AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA5 1GY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.8% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.2% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 1GY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59% 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 | 36.9% | 59% | 22.1% | 37.9% | 21.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 25.6% | -18.9% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 8.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 42.2% | 48.4% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34.8% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 11.2% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 28.1% | 18.5% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 9.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 14% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 22.5% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 25.6% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.4% | 90% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 93.2% | 76.5% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 16.8% | 14.0% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 76.5% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 6.5% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wimborne Close was 40.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% lower than the Bewsey and Whitecross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wimborne Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bewsey and Whitecross and the 324th lowest crime rate of 675 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Wimborne Close, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2020-08-28 | £208,804 |
| 15 Wimborne Close, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £1,067,500 | 2020-08-28 | £1,322,109 |
| 3 Wimborne Close, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2016-09-05 | £227,003 |
| 2 Wimborne Close, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2016-07-11 | £219,097 |
WA5 1GY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 174 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| 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 | 3,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Selby Street , Bewsey and Whitecross WA5 1NS | 4out of 4 | 170 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery Evelyn Street , WA5 1BD | 4out of 4 | 318 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyn Street Community Primary School Evelyn Street , WA5 1BD | - not rated | 318 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School Collin Street , WA5 1TG | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School 84 Bewsey Road , Bewsey WA5 0JS | 3out of 4 | 1,173 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 | 611 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewsey County High School Clapgates Road , Bewsey WA5 0AD | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | - not rated | 1,495 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY | 3out of 4 | 2,414 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 | 2,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 2,920 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 | 800 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 | 902 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 | 902 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Green CIO Irwell Road , St Werburghs Development Centre WA4 6DQ | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 3,098 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Disability Partnership | The Beaufort Street Centre, Beaufort Street | 238 yd | |
| Urban Turban | 18 Lovely Lane | 343 yd | |
| L & G's Cafe | 18 Lovely Lane | 343 yd | |
| Slemani Restaurant | 25 Lovely Lane | 364 yd | |
| Deva Meathouse | 84-86 Old Liverpool Road | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hatter | 26 Lovely Lane | 343 yd | |
| The Brooklands | 120 Lovely Lane | 713 yd | |
| The Sloop Inn | The Sloop Inn, Liverpool Road | 884 yd | |
| Rose Inn | 128 Hood Lane | 928 yd | |
| Crosfields Recreation Club Community Interest Group | Hood Lane North | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food 4 Thought | 141 Old Liverpool Road | 207 yd | |
| Royal Spice | 35 Lovely Lane | 382 yd | |
| Spicy Delight | 27 Lovely Lane | 382 yd | |
| The Trawlerman | 217 Old Liverpool Road | 405 yd | |
| New Happy House | 3 Green Street | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Old Liverpool Road | 344 yd | |
| Ohayo Asian Supermarket | Unit 1, 28-32 Milner Street | 677 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | Iceland Frozen Foods, Bankside, Crosfield Street | 892 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Bankside, Crosfield Street | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Quay Sports Club (Closed) Green Street | artificial grass pitch | 461 yd |
| St Gregorys Catholic High School CROMWELL AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Whitecross Community Centre WHITECROSS COMMUNITY & RECREATION CENTRE WHITECROSS COMMUNITY & RECREATION CENTRE LEXDEN STREET | artificial grass pitch | 686 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Warrington) CROMWELL AVENUE SOUTH | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 752 yd |
| Hood Lane Recreation Ground HOOD LANE NORTH | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Bank Park BANK PARK BANK PARK SANKEY STREET | grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.