Tankersley Grove is in Great Sankey, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 1UX 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 Tankersley Grove, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 1UX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA5 1UL, WA5 1UT, WA5 1UU, WA5 1UY, WA5 1XA, WA5 1ZQ, WA5 1ZJ, WA5 1UJ, WA5 3TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA5 1UX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WA5 1UX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.6% | 29% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 52.3% | -10.0% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 7.8% | 1.8% | 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 | 54.1% | 48.3% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 35.7% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 22.5% | 20.6% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 6% | -10.9% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 14.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 18.1% | 0.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 28.7% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.5% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 98.5% | 95.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 95.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tankersley Grove was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.2% higher than the Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tankersley Grove has the 10th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall and the 249th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Tankersley Grove, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-06-08 | £217,412 |
| 34 Tankersley Grove, Warrington, Warrington Other, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2019-08-23 | £250,196 |
| 1 Tankersley Grove, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-12-18 | £254,884 |
| 5 Tankersley Grove, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-06-08 | £211,872 |
| 28 Tankersley Grove, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-03-01 | £231,838 |
WA5 1UX 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,522 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 | 543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapelford Village Primary School Santa Rosa Boulevard , Great Sankey WA5 3AL | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School Dorchester Road , Great Sankey WA5 1XE | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Walton Avenue , Penketh WA5 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Community Primary School Wroxham Road , Great Sankey WA5 3EF | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 708 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Sankey High School Barrow Hall Lane , Great Sankey WA5 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 3,319 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 4,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 3,983 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 4,405 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 2,215 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | 4out of 4 | 5,386 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenirics | Unit 1, Santa Rosa Boulevard | 662 yd | |
| Stitch Station | 6 Station Road | 708 yd | |
| KFC | 76 Old Liverpool Road | 935 yd | |
| Oliver and Fagin's Restaurant and Bar | 43 Warrington Road | 977 yd | |
| Ramp 1 | Unit 3a, Penketh Business Park, Liverpool Road | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapelford Farm Pub Restaurant | Chapelford Farm, Chapelford Village Centre, Santa Rosa Boulevard | 533 yd | |
| The Chapel House | 380 Liverpool Road | 599 yd | |
| Woodlands | 362 Liverpool Road | 599 yd | |
| Eagle Sports Club | Thornton Road | 923 yd | |
| Crosfields Recreation Club Community Interest Group | Hood Lane North | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden | 8 Station Road | 709 yd | |
| Traditions Sandwich Shop | 12a Station Road | 709 yd | |
| Chicago Pizza | 4 Hood Manor Centre | 821 yd | |
| The Street Food Project | 39 Buckingham Drive | 877 yd | |
| Zumu Sushi | 56a Warrington Road | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op | Hawthorne Avenue | 525 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Santa Rosa Boulevard, Rockford Gardens | 662 yd | |
| Tesco | Warrington Road | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Lane Primary School (Closed) Sycamore Lane | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Chapelford Village Primary School SANTA ROSA BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Sankey Valley St James Primary School RAIKES CLOSE | 707 yd | |
| Dakota Park ARIZONA CRESCENT | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| Penketh High School HEATH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 762 yd |
| 1St Class Club (Closed) 66-70 66-70 Liverpool Road | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Thornton Road Recreation Ground NORBRECK CLOSE | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Fit In Gym (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Warrington Road | health and fitness suite | 1,049 yd |
| Hood Lane Recreation Ground HOOD LANE NORTH | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 226 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.