Well Lane is in Penketh, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 2EJ 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 Well Lane, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA5 2EH, WA5 2NB, WA5 2NA, WA5 2NH, WA5 2PW, WA5 2EG, WA5 2NE, WA5 2EQ, WA5 2NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA5 2EJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 57.1% | 53.2% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 42.9% | 46.8% | 3.9% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 24.1% | 27% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 45.7% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 8.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 18.9% | 18.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
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 | 43.8% | 40.9% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 30.7% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 20.1% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 29.6% | 25.7% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 8.3% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.9% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 10.9% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 28.3% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.5% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 98.2% | 96.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 65.3% | 46.2% | 19.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Well Lane was 31.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.4% higher than the Penketh and Cuerdley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Well Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Penketh and Cuerdley and the 264th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Well Lane, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 1998-07-01 | £567,412 |
WA5 2EJ 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 2EJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 128 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 4,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Finlay Avenue , Penketh WA5 2PN | 2out of 4 | 327 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh South Community Primary School Finlay Avenue , Penketh WA5 2PN | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh Primary School Coniston Avenue , Penketh WA5 2QY | 4out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Walton Avenue , Penketh WA5 2AU | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Sankey Primary School Great Sankey Primary School , Liverpool Road WA5 1SB | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Sankey High School Barrow Hall Lane , Great Sankey WA5 3AA | 3out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 2,921 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandymoor Ormiston Academy Sandymoor Orminston Academy , Wharford Lane WA7 1QU | - not rated | 4,713 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 4,744 yd | University technical college | 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 | 5,383 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 | 3,745 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | 4out of 4 | 3,806 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indo Bites | 191-193 Warrington Road | 190 yd | |
| CJ'S Coffee House and Tearoom | 195 Warrington Road | 190 yd | |
| Delgados | 19 Honiton Way | 571 yd | |
| Casa | 17 Honiton Way | 628 yd | |
| Casa Cafe's Ltd. | 17 Honiton Way | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manna House | The Manna House, Warrington Road | 190 yd | |
| Red Lion | 164 Warrington Road | 237 yd | |
| Penketh Tennis Club | Hall Nook | 413 yd | |
| Crown & Cushion | Farnworth Road | 537 yd | |
| Penketh & Gt Sankey Conserv C | Penketh And Great Sankey Conservative Club, Meeting Lane | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penketh Pizza & Kebab | 149 Warrington Road | 178 yd | |
| Good Food Chinese Takeaway | 187 Warrington Road | 190 yd | |
| Harry's Fish Bar | 191-193 Warrington Road | 190 yd | |
| Harry's Fish Bar | 191-193 Warrington Road | 190 yd | |
| Elaahi Tandoori | 236 Warrington Road | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op | 176-178 Warrington Road | 237 yd | |
| Tesco | Warrington Road | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Vincents Catholic Primary School FINLAY AVENUE | grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Penketh Parish Council Pool & Community Centre PENKETH SWIMMING POOL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE PENKETH SWIMMING POOL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE HONITON WAY | swimming pool | 585 yd |
| Penketh Health & Fitness Club (Closed) 27a 27a Honiton Way | health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Fit In Gym (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Warrington Road | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| St. Josephs Catholic Primary School WALTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Doe Green Recreation Ground BEECH AVENUE | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Penketh High School HEATH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,009 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.