Laburnum Lane is in Great Sankey, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 3LE 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 Laburnum Lane, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA5 3JJ, WA5 3JU, WA5 3LR, WA5 3PN, WA5 3NQ, WA5 3LS, WA5 3NG, WA5 3NB, WA5 3LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA5 3LE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.1% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.9% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 25.7% | 40.8% | 15.1% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 46.9% | -11.6% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 5.4% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 57% | 57.8% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 31.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 7.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 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 3LE this area, 9.8% 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 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 9.8% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 8% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 12.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 16.2% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 44.5% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97% | 94.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 97.6% | 94% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 94% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laburnum Lane was 18.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% lower than the Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laburnum Lane has the 19th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall and the 151st lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.

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 The Broad Oaks Laburnum Lane, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2018-08-20 | £857,213 |
| The Oaks Laburnum Lane, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2010-10-01 | £224,056 |
| The Haven Laburnum Lane, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 1998-12-11 | £540,100 |
| 2 The Broad Oaks Laburnum Lane, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 1998-11-24 | £522,678 |
WA5 3LE 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 | 182 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 4,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Nursery School Victoria Avenue , WA8 7TH | 3out of 4 | 4,988 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 | 924 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Walton Avenue , Penketh WA5 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh Primary School Coniston Avenue , Penketh WA5 2QY | 4out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hall Community Primary School Sophia Drive , Great Sankey WA5 3TX | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Finlay Avenue , Penketh WA5 2PN | 2out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY | 2out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 3,673 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wade Deacon High School Birchfield Road , WA8 7TD | 4out of 4 | 5,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | 4out of 4 | 3,507 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11 Lovely Lane , Warrington NHS Trust Hospital WA5 1QG | - not rated | 4,404 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hayloft | Sandy Lane Farm, Sandy Lane | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trigger Pond | Liverpool Road | 219 yd | |
| The Butchers Arms | Liverpool Road | 281 yd | |
| St Josephs Parish Centre | Meeting Lane | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 2, 525 Liverpool Road | 240 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 4 Georges Precinct, Lingley Road | 321 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 525 Liverpool Road | 402 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 525 Liverpool Road | 402 yd | |
| Golden City | 163 Park Road | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks Lane Playing Field LIVERPOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Tim Parry Community Centre TIM PARRY RECREATION GROUND TIM PARRY RECREATION GROUND CROMDALE WAY | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| St. Josephs Catholic Primary School WALTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Great Sankey Parish Council Playing Fields LINGLEY GREEN AVENUE | grass pitches | 976 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 | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.59 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.