Liverpool Road is in Great Sankey, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 1QU 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 Liverpool Road, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 1QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA5 1JH, WA5 1JQ, WA5 1JL, WA5 2SR, WA5 1QX, WA5 2SP, WA5 1JJ, WA5 2ST, WA5 1JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA5 1QU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.4% | 49.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 1QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 43.1% | 43.1% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 39% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 51.6% | 48.1% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 34.5% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 14% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 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 | 17.5% | 15.6% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.3% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 16.3% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 23.4% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 24.4% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.5% | 93.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 91.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 92.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Liverpool Road was 32.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.6% higher than the Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Liverpool Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall and the 276th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Liverpool Road, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-08-29 | £353,328 |
| 141 Liverpool Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-08-31 | £295,759 |
| 175 Liverpool Road, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2022-12-16 | £204,129 |
| 95 Liverpool Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-09-05 | £347,525 |
| 139 Liverpool Road, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,940 | 2021-11-19 | £202,898 |
WA5 1QU 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 | 147 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 60 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sankey Primary School Great Sankey Primary School , Liverpool Road WA5 1SB | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School Dorchester Road , Great Sankey WA5 1XE | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyn Street Community Primary School Evelyn Street , WA5 1BD | 4out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapelford Village Primary School Santa Rosa Boulevard , Great Sankey WA5 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Selby Street , WA5 1NS | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY | 2out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Sankey High School Barrow Hall Lane , Great Sankey WA5 3AA | 3out of 4 | 2,545 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 2,983 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 4,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,753 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 4,069 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 | 2,011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 76 Old Liverpool Road | 49 yd | |
| Ramp 1 | Unit 3a, Penketh Business Park, Liverpool Road | 148 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club | Cromwell Avenue South | 676 yd | |
| Oliver and Fagin's Restaurant and Bar | 43 Warrington Road | 875 yd | |
| Anmol Warrington Ltd. | 62 Warrington Road | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Sports Club | Thornton Road | 428 yd | |
| Rose Inn | 128 Hood Lane | 543 yd | |
| The Sloop Inn | The Sloop Inn, Liverpool Road | 720 yd | |
| Crosfields Recreation Club Community Interest Group | Hood Lane North | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Street Food Project | 39 Buckingham Drive | 291 yd | |
| Golden City | 13 Liverpool Road | 508 yd | |
| New Summer Palace | 308-310 Old Liverpool Road | 720 yd | |
| Lucky House | 2 Grange Drive | 843 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 4 Hood Manor Centre | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Warrington Road | 906 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1St Class Club (Closed) 66-70 66-70 Liverpool Road | health and fitness suite | 143 yd |
| Thornton Road Recreation Ground NORBRECK CLOSE | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Sycamore Lane Primary School (Closed) Sycamore Lane | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Warrington) CROMWELL AVENUE SOUTH | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 688 yd |
| Hood Lane Recreation Ground HOOD LANE NORTH | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Sankey Valley St James Primary School RAIKES CLOSE | 816 yd | |
| Fit In Gym (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Warrington Road | health and fitness suite | 924 yd |
| Penketh High School HEATH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.