Leicester Street is in Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 1SZ is located in the Bewsey and Whitecross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leicester Street, Warrington, WA5 1SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA5 1TB, WA5 1TG, WA5 1TQ, WA5 1TJ, WA5 1TA, WA5 1TH, WA5 1NB, WA5 1LZ, WA5 1TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA5 1SZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 47.2% | 47.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 52.8% | 52.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 1SZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 48.3% | 48.5% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 25.7% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14% | 15.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 46.5% | 43.8% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 33.5% | 4.8% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 15% | 14.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 7.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 27% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 12.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 11.8% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.2% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 20.1% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 7.7% | 7.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 4.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.8% | 73.6% | -16.2% | 81.4% | -7.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, 67.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 67.9% | -17.9% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 17.6% | 14.1% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 8.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 68.2% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 9.6% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 12.6% | 9.1% | 2.9% | 9.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57% | 76.7% | -19.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 10.3% | 1.5% | 8.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leicester Street was 199.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.3% lower than the Bewsey and Whitecross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leicester Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bewsey and Whitecross and the 43rd highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Leicester Street, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2024-05-03 | £176,976 |
| 8 Leicester Street, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2024-03-05 | £90,315 |
| 31 Leicester Street, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2021-08-31 | £131,637 |
| 38 Leicester Street, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £69,500 | 2015-01-23 | £119,289 |
| 30 Leicester Street, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2008-07-18 | £150,048 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School Collin Street , WA5 1TG | 3out of 4 | 155 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Selby Street , WA5 1NS | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Bewsey Road , WA5 0JS | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyn Street Community Primary School Evelyn Street , WA5 1BD | 4out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bewsey Lodge Primary School Lodge Lane , Bewsey WA5 0AG | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Community 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 | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY | 2out of 4 | 2,686 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School Grammar School Road , Latchford WA4 1JL | 1out of 4 | 3,563 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 | 2,397 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 2,427 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 | 326 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fox Wood Special School Holes Lane , Woolston WA1 4LS | 3out of 4 | 4,782 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolston Brook School Green Lane , Padgate WA1 4JL | 3out of 4 | 4,786 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 | 4,800 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services Fallowfield Grove , Padgate WA2 0QQ | 3out of 4 | 5,157 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slemani Restaurant | 25 Lovely Lane | 169 yd | |
| Hee Kee Restaurant | Unit 1, Lineva House, 28-32 Milner Street | 194 yd | |
| Sally's Kitchen | Unit 1, Milner Street | 195 yd | |
| Urban Turban | 18 Lovely Lane | 200 yd | |
| L & G's Cafe | 18 Lovely Lane | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hatter | 26 Lovely Lane | 200 yd | |
| The Brooklands | 120 Lovely Lane | 387 yd | |
| The Imperial Hotel | 145 Bewsey Road | 772 yd | |
| Winmarleigh House | 15 Winmarleigh Street | 833 yd | |
| The Palmyra | 3 Springfield Street | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Spice | 35 Lovely Lane | 159 yd | |
| Spicy Delight | 27 Lovely Lane | 159 yd | |
| New Happy House | 3 Green Street | 251 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 5 Liverpool Road | 268 yd | |
| Taste | 139 Lovely Lane | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohayo Asian Supermarket | Unit 1, 28-32 Milner Street | 324 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Old Liverpool Road | 449 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | Iceland Frozen Foods, Bankside, Crosfield Street | 531 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Bankside, Crosfield Street | 531 yd | |
| Wilko | C1, 77 The Mall | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Quay Sports Club (Closed) Green Street | artificial grass pitch | 252 yd |
| Whitecross Community Centre WHITECROSS COMMUNITY & RECREATION CENTRE WHITECROSS COMMUNITY & RECREATION CENTRE LEXDEN STREET | artificial grass pitch | 478 yd |
| Bank Park BANK PARK BANK PARK SANKEY STREET | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| St Alban'S Catholic Primary School BEWSEY ROAD | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| St Gregorys Catholic High School CROMWELL AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Springfield Fitness And Spa (Closed) Springfield Street | health and fitness suite | 903 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 | 53.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.