Farndale Close, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3FX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA5 3FX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.3%	48.3%	1.0%	51.0%	-2.7%
Male	52.7%	51.7%	-1.0%	49.0%	2.7%

Partnership Status

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 3FX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.9% 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	26.1%	21.9%	-4.2%	37.9%	-16.0%
Married: Opposite sex	62.3%	71.9%	9.6%	44.2%	27.7%
Separated	2.9%	1.3%	-1.6%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	7.2%	3.5%	-3.7%	9.1%	-5.6%
Widowed	1.4%	1.3%	-0.1%	6.1%	-4.8%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	67.2%	57.7%	-9.5%	48.4%	9.3%
Good health	25.4%	31.5%	6.1%	33.6%	-2.1%
Fair health	6%	7.3%	1.3%	12.7%	-5.4%
Bad health	1.3%	2.7%	1.4%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.2%	0.8%	0.6%	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.

In the area around WA5 3FX this area, 5.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	7%	5.3%	-1.7%	18.2%	-12.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	11%	-1.6%	9.6%	1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.5%	16.7%	-3.8%	13.4%	3.3%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	5.7%	3.3%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	17.5%	4.5%	16.9%	0.6%
Degree or Similar	41.3%	43%	1.7%	33.8%	9.2%
Other	3.1%	0.9%	-2.2%	2.8%	-1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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)
Chinese	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	2.6%	4.2%	1.6%	2.7%	1.5%
Other Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	93.6%	93.5%	-0.1%	81.4%	12.1%
Other	0.2%	0.8%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95% 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	96%	95%	-1.0%	83.2%	11.8%
European Union	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	3.9%	1.5%	5.6%	-1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	94.3%	-1.5%	83.2%	11.1%
10+ Years	0%	4.6%	4.6%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.2%	0.8%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0.4%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.9%	76.7%	20.2%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	1.2%	13.5%	-12.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.9%	37.2%	-15.3%
Christian	69.2%	46.2%	23.0%
Buddhist	2.7%	0.5%	2.2%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	2.7%	6.5%	-3.8%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Farndale Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farndale Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Burtonwood and Winwick 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 risen by about 126.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,700

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in WA5 3FX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 1/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (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 Farndale Close are based on 21 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 Farndale Close, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3FX

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA5 3FX

Average Price
£512,314

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£512,314

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Farndale Close

Average Price
£556,830

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£556,830

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Farndale CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Farndale Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building	£525,000	2022-09-13	£549,824
9 Farndale Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building	£261,000	2015-05-19	£427,203
4 Farndale Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building	£304,950	2012-03-23	£552,092
2 Farndale Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2007-11-02	£470,331
6 Farndale Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2006-12-05	£524,802

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA5 3FX

Employment

WA5 3FX 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	66
Part-Time Employee	29
Student (economically inactive)	9
Self-Employed	8
Looking after home or family	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	55
Manufacturing	42
Education	35
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	31
Human health and social work activities	29
Information and communication	25
Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Construction	17
Other	16
Accommodation and food service activities	16
Financial and insurance activities	13
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Transport and storage	10
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	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	4,968 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barrow Hall Community Primary School Sophia Drive , Great Sankey WA5 3TX	3out of 4	565 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Park Road Community Primary School Wroxham Road , Great Sankey WA5 3EF	3out of 4	764 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Walton Avenue , Penketh WA5 2AU	3out of 4	1,277 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chapelford Village Primary School Santa Rosa Boulevard , Great Sankey WA5 3AL	3out of 4	1,328 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Sankey Primary School Great Sankey Primary School , Liverpool Road WA5 1SB	3out of 4	1,590 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Great Sankey High School Barrow Hall Lane , Great Sankey WA5 3AA	3out of 4	413 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY	2out of 4	1,560 yd	Academy converter	-	Mixed	More About School
St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG	2out of 4	2,726 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG	3out of 4	4,430 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX	3out of 4	4,987 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warrington and Vale Royal College Winwick Road , WA2 8QA	- not rated	4,621 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	3,309 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA	4out of 4	4,968 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Eurest c/o Royal Mail	Warrington Mail Centre, Orion Boulevard	940 yd
Stitch Station	6 Station Road	1,022 yd
MSS @ The Food Hall	Lingley Mere Business Park, Lingley Green Avenue	1,046 yd
Jenirics	Unit 1, Santa Rosa Boulevard	1,050 yd
McDonald's Restaurant	Unit 3, Fortress Boulevard	1,058 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Macaron De Rose	2 Oscar Crescent	647 yd
Golden City	163 Park Road	674 yd
Jade Garden	8 Station Road	1,021 yd
Traditions Sandwich Shop	12a Station Road	1,021 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Santa Rosa Boulevard, Rockford Gardens		1,050 yd
Co op	Hawthorne Avenue		1,086 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub Barrow Hall Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	571 yd
Tim Parry Community Centre TIM PARRY RECREATION GROUND TIM PARRY RECREATION GROUND CROMDALE WAY	grass pitches	883 yd
Great Sankey Parish Council Playing Fields LINGLEY GREEN AVENUE	grass pitches	949 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	276.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	33.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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