Gordale Close is in Great Sankey, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 3HX 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 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gordale Close, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA5 3GZ, WA5 3FX, WA5 3FW, WA5 3FY, WA5 3HU, WA5 3GY, WA5 3HY, WA5 3GL, WA5 3DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA5 3HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3HX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.4% 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 | 28.3% | 24.6% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 63.4% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 19.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 9% | 3.6% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (91%) 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 | 67.1% | 63.3% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 14.9% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 27.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around WA5 3HX this area, 6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 6.4% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 15% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.5% | 23.6% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 45.7% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.6% | 95.2% | 3.6% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 92.4% | 94.9% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 94.4% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gordale Close was 13.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.5% lower than the Burtonwood and Winwick average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gordale Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Burtonwood and Winwick and the 100th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Gordale Close, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2023-12-18 | £230,974 |
| 6 Gordale Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-11-17 | £405,738 |
| 16 Gordale Close, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-09-07 | £231,588 |
| 7 Gordale Close, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-12-16 | £215,785 |
| 9 Gordale Close, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-11-29 | £211,892 |
WA5 3HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 4,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Community Primary School Wroxham Road , Great Sankey WA5 3EF | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Walton Avenue , Penketh WA5 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapelford Village Primary School Santa Rosa Boulevard , Great Sankey WA5 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Sankey Primary School Great Sankey Primary School , Liverpool Road WA5 1SB | 3out of 4 | 1,508 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 | 438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY | 2out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 4,397 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 4,985 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 | 4,622 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 | 3,274 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | 4out of 4 | 4,931 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 | 937 yd | |
| Jenirics | Unit 1, Santa Rosa Boulevard | 1,015 yd | |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | Warrington Mail Centre, Orion Boulevard | 1,024 yd | |
| MSS @ The Food Hall | Lingley Mere Business Park, Lingley Green Avenue | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapelford Farm Pub Restaurant | Chapelford Farm, Chapelford Village Centre, Santa Rosa Boulevard | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City | 163 Park Road | 624 yd | |
| Macaron De Rose | 2 Oscar Crescent | 730 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 8 Station Road | 936 yd | |
| Traditions Sandwich Shop | 12a Station Road | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co op | Hawthorne Avenue | 1,004 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Santa Rosa Boulevard, Rockford Gardens | 1,015 yd |
| 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 | 612 yd |
| Tim Parry Community Centre TIM PARRY RECREATION GROUND TIM PARRY RECREATION GROUND CROMDALE WAY | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Great Sankey Parish Council Playing Fields LINGLEY GREEN AVENUE | grass pitches | 977 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 199.11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 199.11 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.01 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.