St Austell Close, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2NQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA5 2NQ, 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%

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	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%

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	43.8%	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%

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	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is St Austell Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Austell Close was 12.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% lower than the Penketh and Cuerdley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

St Austell Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Penketh and Cuerdley and the 91st lowest crime rate of 675 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.

🔎 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. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,300

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WA5 2NQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 St Austell Close are based on 8 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 St Austell Close, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2NQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA5 2NQ

Average Price
£257,473

Semi-Detached
£257,473

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for St Austell Close

Average Price
£275,338

Semi-Detached
£275,338

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on St Austell CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 St Austell Close, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£232,500	2023-12-15	£246,739
16 St Austell Close, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2021-07-02	£235,993
4 St Austell Close, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£197,000	2021-03-02	£248,483
8 St Austell Close, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£197,000	2017-10-27	£290,013
8 St Austell Close, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£197,000	2017-10-27	£290,013

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA5 2NQ

Employment

WA5 2NQ 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 2NQ 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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	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	- not rated	4,190 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Finlay Avenue , Penketh WA5 2PN	- not rated	248 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Penketh South Community Primary School Finlay Avenue , Penketh WA5 2PN	3out of 4	284 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Penketh South Community Primary School Finlay Avenue , Penketh WA5 2PN	- not rated	284 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Penketh County Junior School Stocks Lane , Penketh WA5 2RS	- not rated	497 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Penketh Primary School Coniston Avenue , Penketh WA5 2QY	3out of 4	641 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY	- not rated	1,157 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY	3out of 4	1,157 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY	- not rated	1,157 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Sankey High School Barrow Hall Lane , Great Sankey WA5 3AA	- not rated	2,302 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Sankey High School Barrow Hall Lane , Great Sankey WA5 3AA	3out of 4	2,302 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD	- not rated	5,391 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD	- not rated	5,391 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Advanced Education - The Barn C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School , Unit 2 Forrest Way WA5 1DF	- not rated	2,718 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Advanced Education -Thames C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School,Unit 2 Forrest Way , Gatewarth Industrial Estate WA5 1DF	- not rated	2,718 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA	- not rated	3,767 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA	- not rated	3,767 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG	- not rated	3,805 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
Indo Bites	191-193 Warrington Road	277 yd
CJ'S Coffee House and Tearoom	195 Warrington Road	277 yd
Delgados	19 Honiton Way	685 yd
Casa	17 Honiton Way	743 yd
Casa Cafe's Ltd.	17 Honiton Way	743 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Red Lion	164 Warrington Road	219 yd
The Manna House	The Manna House, Warrington Road	276 yd
Crown & Cushion	Farnworth Road	467 yd
Penketh Tennis Club	Hall Nook	501 yd
St Josephs Parish Centre	Meeting Lane	834 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Good Food Chinese Takeaway	187 Warrington Road	277 yd
Harry's Fish Bar	191-193 Warrington Road	277 yd
Harry's Fish Bar	191-193 Warrington Road	277 yd
Penketh Pizza & Kebab	149 Warrington Road	289 yd
Elaahi Tandoori	236 Warrington Road	358 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co op	176-178 Warrington Road		219 yd
Tesco	Warrington Road		1,002 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Vincents Catholic Primary School FINLAY AVENUE	grass pitches	240 yd
Penketh Parish Council Pool & Community Centre PENKETH SWIMMING POOL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE PENKETH SWIMMING POOL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE HONITON WAY	swimming pool	690 yd
Penketh Health & Fitness Club (Closed) 27a 27a Honiton Way	health and fitness suite	715 yd
Doe Green Recreation Ground BEECH AVENUE	grass pitches	842 yd
Fit In Gym (Closed) Unit 2 Unit 2 Warrington Road	health and fitness suite	987 yd
St. Josephs Catholic Primary School WALTON AVENUE	grass pitches	1,029 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	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%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	70.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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