Sunnyside is in Great Sankey, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 3HE is located in the Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sunnyside, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA5 3EX, WA5 3HB, WA5 3EZ, WA5 3EU, WA5 3ET, WA5 3HF, WA5 3EF, WA5 3HA, WA5 3HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA5 3HE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.8% | 49.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.5% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 27.1% | 34.4% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 43.9% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 9% | 7.1% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.2% | 36.3% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 34.5% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 21% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 18.3% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 13.9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 23.1% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 21.9% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.6% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.9% | 95.7% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
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 | 97.2% | 96.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 96.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 63.4% | 46.2% | 17.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunnyside was 94.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 221.6% higher than the Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunnyside has the 7th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall and the 169th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sunnyside, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1995-05-05 | £195,963 |
WA5 3HE 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 5,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9HY | 4out of 4 | 5,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Road Community Primary School Wroxham Road , Great Sankey WA5 3EF | 3out of 4 | 201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Walton Avenue , Penketh WA5 2AU | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hall Community Primary School Sophia Drive , Great Sankey WA5 3TX | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh Primary School Coniston Avenue , Penketh WA5 2QY | 4out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Sankey Primary School Great Sankey Primary School , Liverpool Road WA5 1SB | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 532 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY | 2out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 2,829 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 4,630 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 5,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,020 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 | 3,509 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | 4out of 4 | 4,441 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stitch Station | 6 Station Road | 746 yd | |
| Shannon Bradshaw Community Centre | Meeting Lane | 976 yd | |
| Casa | 17 Honiton Way | 1,052 yd | |
| Casa Cafe's Ltd. | 17 Honiton Way | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butchers Arms | Liverpool Road | 689 yd | |
| St Josephs Parish Centre | Meeting Lane | 919 yd | |
| Penketh & Gt Sankey Conserv C | Penketh And Great Sankey Conservative Club, Meeting Lane | 976 yd | |
| The Chapel House | 380 Liverpool Road | 1,000 yd | |
| Woodlands | 362 Liverpool Road | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City | 163 Park Road | 151 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 525 Liverpool Road | 594 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 525 Liverpool Road | 594 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 4 Georges Precinct, Lingley Road | 654 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, 525 Liverpool Road | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op | Hawthorne Avenue | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Parry Community Centre TIM PARRY RECREATION GROUND TIM PARRY RECREATION GROUND CROMDALE WAY | grass pitches | 311 yd |
| Stocks Lane Playing Field LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub Barrow Hall Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 705 yd |
| St. Josephs Catholic Primary School WALTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Great Sankey Parish Council Playing Fields LINGLEY GREEN AVENUE | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Penketh Health & Fitness Club (Closed) 27a 27a Honiton Way | health and fitness suite | 1,071 yd |
| Penketh Parish Council Pool & Community Centre PENKETH SWIMMING POOL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE PENKETH SWIMMING POOL AND COMMUNITY CENTRE HONITON WAY | swimming pool | 1,079 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.