Back Lane is in Cuerdley, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 2XQ 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 Back Lane, Cuerdley, Warrington, WA5 2XQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA5 2XQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.4% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.6% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2XQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62% 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 | 30% | 30% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 62% | 11.0% | 44.2% | 17.8% |
| Separated | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 3% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 12% | 5% | -7.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 41.7% | 51.3% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 30.4% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 18.3% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 0% | -8.7% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 | 27% | 18.8% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 5.9% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14.9% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 16% | 3% | -13.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 19.8% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 37.6% | 17.6% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 99.1% | 99.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 99.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 76.7% | 17.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 76.5% | 46.2% | 30.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Back Lane was 250.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1048.4% higher than the Penketh and Cuerdley average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Back Lane has the highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Penketh and Cuerdley and the 30th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Back Lane, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-11-10 | £383,521 |
| 5 Back Lane, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-03-07 | £348,744 |
| Laburnum Cottage Back Lane, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2024-09-25 | £695,166 |
| 5 Back Lane, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £204,950 | 2020-11-20 | £256,064 |
| 1 Back Lane, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2018-09-14 | £359,692 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Back Lane, Cuerdley, Warrington, WA5 2XQ has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 4 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Back Lane, Cuerdley, Warrington, WA5 2XQ has low surface water flood risk.
1 of 4 properties (25.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
WA5 2XQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WA5 2XQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 34 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 3,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School Dundalk Road , WA8 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Nursery School Stonehills Lane , WA7 5XB | - not rated | 5,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorfield Primary School School Way , Moorfield Road WA8 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher RC Junior School Edward Street , WA8 0BW | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher RC Infant School Edward Street , WA8 0BW | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Edward Street , WA8 0BW | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Road Primary School Castle Street , WA8 0BP | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School Peelhouse Lane , WA8 6TE | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | 4out of 4 | 3,289 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | - not rated | 3,289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY | - not rated | 3,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY | 3out of 4 | 3,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside College Halton Kingsway , WA8 7QQ | - not rated | 3,658 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Widnes and Runcorn Sixth Form College Cronton Lane , WA8 5WA | - not rated | 4,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Raise Academy Naylor Road , WA8 0BS | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Poppy Field School 18 Lugsdale Road , WA8 6DH | - not rated | 3,456 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KS4 PRU Chadwick Road , Astmoor Industrial Estate WA7 1PW | - not rated | 4,373 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiddlers Ferry Golf Club | Cross Lane Farm | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice of India (Cuerdley Ltd) | Cuerdley Cross, Widnes Road | 192 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fiddlers Ferry Widnes Road | grass pitches | 308 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 12.5% |
| Median download speed | 48.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.