Walton Avenue is in Penketh, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 2AU is located in the Penketh and Cuerdley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Walton Avenue, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA5 2AZ, WA5 2AX, WA5 2AY, WA5 2AT, WA5 3RX, WA5 2AR, WA5 2AH, WA5 2BB, WA5 2AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA5 2AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.1% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.9% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 22.5% | 31.9% | 9.4% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 47.7% | -10.2% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 10.7% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 7.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 53.1% | 49% | -4.1% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35.6% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 8% | 12.3% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 18.8% | 11.4% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 7.7% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14.7% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 23.4% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 36.1% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.7% | 96.2% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 97.4% | 95.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 95.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 76.7% | 17.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 64.2% | 46.2% | 18.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walton Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Penketh and Cuerdley average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% 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 Walton Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-07-26 | £186,937 |
| 4 Walton Avenue, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,500 | 2003-04-17 | £226,310 |
WA5 2AU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 145 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School Naylor Road , Warrington Road Childrens Centre WA8 0BS | 4out of 4 | 4,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Walton Avenue , Penketh WA5 2AU | 3out of 4 | 152 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Community Primary School Wroxham Road , Great Sankey WA5 3EF | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh Primary School Coniston Avenue , Penketh WA5 2QY | 4out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Sankey Primary School Great Sankey Primary School , Liverpool Road WA5 1SB | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Finlay Avenue , Penketh WA5 2PN | 2out of 4 | 1,246 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 | 919 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Sankey High School Barrow Hall Lane , Great Sankey WA5 3AA | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 2,832 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 4,690 yd | University technical college | 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 | 5,338 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 | 3,601 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | 4out of 4 | 4,021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Bradshaw Community Centre | Meeting Lane | 365 yd | |
| Casa | 17 Honiton Way | 385 yd | |
| Casa Cafe's Ltd. | 17 Honiton Way | 385 yd | |
| Delgados | 19 Honiton Way | 421 yd | |
| Stitch Station | 6 Station Road | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Parish Centre | Meeting Lane | 201 yd | |
| Penketh & Gt Sankey Conserv C | Penketh And Great Sankey Conservative Club, Meeting Lane | 364 yd | |
| The Butchers Arms | Liverpool Road | 706 yd | |
| The Manna House | The Manna House, Warrington Road | 762 yd | |
| The Chapel House | 380 Liverpool Road | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emilios | 31-33 Honiton Way | 404 yd | |
| Raj Bari | 23 Honiton Way | 421 yd | |
| Penketh Fish Bar | 21 Honiton Way | 421 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 525 Liverpool Road | 588 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 525 Liverpool Road | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op | 176-178 Warrington Road | 843 yd | |
| Co op | Hawthorne Avenue | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Josephs Catholic Primary School WALTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 47 yd |
| Penketh Parish Council Pool & Community Centre PENKETH SWIMMING POOL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE PENKETH SWIMMING POOL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE HONITON WAY | swimming pool | 382 yd |
| Penketh Health & Fitness Club (Closed) 27a 27a Honiton Way | health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Tim Parry Community Centre TIM PARRY RECREATION GROUND TIM PARRY RECREATION GROUND CROMDALE WAY | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Stocks Lane Playing Field LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Penketh High School HEATH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 813 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.