Wheatcroft Close, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 1UF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA5 1UF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.9%	54.4%	-2.5%	51.0%	3.4%
Male	43.1%	45.6%	2.5%	49.0%	-3.4%

Partnership Status

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	22%	29.4%	7.4%	37.9%	-8.5%
Married: Opposite sex	39.5%	40.6%	1.1%	44.2%	-3.6%
Separated	2.4%	0.5%	-1.9%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	14.6%	16.2%	1.6%	9.1%	7.1%
Widowed	21.5%	13.2%	-8.3%	6.1%	7.1%

Health

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	43.9%	47.9%	4.0%	48.4%	-0.5%
Good health	28.9%	31.5%	2.6%	33.6%	-2.1%
Fair health	18.2%	13%	-5.2%	12.7%	0.3%
Bad health	7.1%	7.1%	0.0%	4.0%	3.1%
Very bad health	2%	0.4%	-1.6%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	30.2%	23%	-7.2%	18.2%	4.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.5%	14.8%	-3.7%	9.6%	5.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.5%	13.3%	-5.2%	13.4%	-0.1%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	6.6%	1.2%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.8%	16.3%	8.5%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	17.1%	24.5%	7.4%	33.8%	-9.3%
Other	2.4%	1.5%	-0.9%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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)
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.3%
Black African	0%	3%	3.0%	2.5%	0.5%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.4%	96.2%	-0.2%	81.4%	14.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.2% 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	98.8%	93.2%	-5.6%	83.2%	10.0%
European Union	0%	1.7%	1.7%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	2.5%	2.5%	1.3%	1.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.8%	92.9%	-5.9%	83.2%	9.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.4%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	0.4%	3.4%	3.0%	2.9%	0.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.7%	76.7%	6.0%
Ireland	3%	0.6%	2.4%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
No passport held	12.2%	13.5%	-1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.9%	37.2%	-5.3%
Christian	63.4%	46.2%	17.2%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Wheatcroft Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wheatcroft Close was 17.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% lower than the Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wheatcroft Close has the 17th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall and the 141st lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,100

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WA5 1UF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wheatcroft Close are based on 13 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Warrington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Wheatcroft Close, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 1UF

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA5 1UF

Average Price
£249,902

Semi-Detached
£238,337

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£273,032

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wheatcroft Close

Average Price
£265,558

Semi-Detached
£240,373

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£294,940

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wheatcroft CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Wheatcroft Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building	£322,000	2025-03-27	£330,248
4 Wheatcroft Close, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2023-09-12	£263,557
6 Wheatcroft Close, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2023-05-26	£263,557
1 Wheatcroft Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building	£198,000	2019-06-20	£269,788
6 Wheatcroft Close, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2016-07-01	£247,658

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA5 1UF

Employment

WA5 1UF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WA5 1UF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	67
Full-Time Employee	64
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	4
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Human health and social work activities	11
Education	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Transport and storage	8
Manufacturing	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Construction	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	3,796 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School Dorchester Road , Great Sankey WA5 1XE	3out of 4	250 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chapelford Village Primary School Santa Rosa Boulevard , Great Sankey WA5 3AL	3out of 4	632 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westbrook Old Hall Primary School Old Hall Road , Old Hall WA5 9QA	3out of 4	1,057 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Sankey Primary School Great Sankey Primary School , Liverpool Road WA5 1SB	3out of 4	1,241 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Selby Street , WA5 1NS	3out of 4	1,275 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	784 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY	2out of 4	1,443 yd	Academy converter	-	Mixed	More About School
Great Sankey High School Barrow Hall Lane , Great Sankey WA5 3AA	3out of 4	2,332 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG	3out of 4	2,542 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX	3out of 4	3,500 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA	- not rated	3,212 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD	- not rated	3,768 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,425 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Gregorys High School Canteen	Cromwell Avenue	680 yd
Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Peace Centre Ltd	Peace Drive	765 yd
David Lloyd Club	Cromwell Avenue South	800 yd
Jenirics	Unit 1, Santa Rosa Boulevard	915 yd
KFC	76 Old Liverpool Road	1,082 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crosfields Recreation Club Community Interest Group	Hood Lane North	401 yd
Rose Inn	128 Hood Lane	718 yd
Chapelford Farm Pub Restaurant	Chapelford Farm, Chapelford Village Centre, Santa Rosa Boulevard	811 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Chicago Pizza	4 Hood Manor Centre		206 yd
The Street Food Project	39 Buckingham Drive		784 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Santa Rosa Boulevard, Rockford Gardens		915 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sankey Valley St James Primary School RAIKES CLOSE		218 yd
Hood Lane Recreation Ground HOOD LANE NORTH	grass pitches	603 yd
Dakota Park ARIZONA CRESCENT	grass pitches	678 yd
St Gregorys Catholic High School CROMWELL AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	689 yd
Chapelford Village Primary School SANTA ROSA BOULEVARD	grass pitches	701 yd
Sycamore Lane Primary School (Closed) Sycamore Lane	grass pitches	780 yd
David Lloyd Club (Warrington) CROMWELL AVENUE SOUTH	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	801 yd
Whitecross Community Centre WHITECROSS COMMUNITY & RECREATION CENTRE WHITECROSS COMMUNITY & RECREATION CENTRE LEXDEN STREET	artificial grass pitch	1,023 yd
1St Class Club (Closed) 66-70 66-70 Liverpool Road	health and fitness suite	1,082 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	62.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	62.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	62.5%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	41.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	139.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.