Stockdale Drive is in Great Sankey, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 3RU 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 2003-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stockdale Drive, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA5 3RW, WA5 3RQ, WA5 3RS, WA5 3UA, WA5 3GX, WA5 3RT, WA5 3AE, WA5 3FY, WA5 3FW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA5 3RU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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% | 48.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 52.7% | 51.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 3RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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% | 27.4% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 57% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 10.8% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.5%) 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% | 61.1% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 31.4% | 6.0% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3RU this area, 5% 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 51.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 5% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 12.3% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 22.7% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.3% | 51.4% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 17.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| 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% | 89.2% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.2% 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% | 91.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 90.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 76.7% | 14.5% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 63.3% | 46.2% | 17.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stockdale Drive was 70.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.0% lower than the Burtonwood and Winwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stockdale Drive has the 13th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Burtonwood and Winwick and the 217th highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Stockdale Drive, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-02-25 | £194,047 |
| 27 Stockdale Drive, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-12-20 | £475,584 |
| 75 Stockdale Drive, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-08-16 | £458,799 |
| 51 Stockdale Drive, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-05-03 | £254,442 |
| 43 Stockdale Drive, Warrington, Warrington Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-03-05 | £178,466 |
WA5 3RU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 3RU 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 | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 5,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Warrington Road Nursery School Naylor Road , Warrington Road Childrens Centre WA8 0BS | 4out of 4 | 5,432 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 | 537 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Road Community Primary School Wroxham Road , Great Sankey WA5 3EF | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Walton Avenue , Penketh WA5 2AU | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapelford Village Primary School Santa Rosa Boulevard , Great Sankey WA5 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Sankey Primary School Great Sankey Primary School , Liverpool Road WA5 1SB | 3out of 4 | 1,790 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 | 176 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY | 2out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 4,696 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 5,227 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 | 4,856 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 | 3,576 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brookfields School Moorfield Road , WA8 3JA | 4out of 4 | 4,818 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSS @ The Food Hall | Lingley Mere Business Park, Lingley Green Avenue | 778 yd | |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | Warrington Mail Centre, Orion Boulevard | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City | 163 Park Road | 624 yd | |
| Macaron De Rose | 2 Oscar Crescent | 641 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 525 Liverpool Road | 1,056 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 525 Liverpool Road | 1,056 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 4 Georges Precinct, Lingley Road | 1,076 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 | 305 yd |
| Great Sankey Parish Council Playing Fields LINGLEY GREEN AVENUE | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Tim Parry Community Centre TIM PARRY RECREATION GROUND TIM PARRY RECREATION GROUND CROMDALE WAY | grass pitches | 838 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 | 94.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.5% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.