Lumber Lane is in Burtonwood, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 4AS is located in the Burtonwood and Winwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lumber Lane, Burtonwood, Warrington, WA5 4AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA5 4AS 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 | 49.6% | 48.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 50.4% | 51.7% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 4AS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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% | 33.8% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 51.9% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11% | 6% | -5.0% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.8% | 46.9% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 34.2% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.8% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 16.6% | -12.9% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9.7% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 9.7% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 20.3% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 32.7% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.6% | 95.9% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 99.6% | 97.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 97.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lumber Lane was 286.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 250.5% higher than the Burtonwood and Winwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lumber Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Burtonwood and Winwick and the 23rd highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Farm Lumber Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £12,000 | 1997-05-20 | £62,128 |
WA5 4AS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4AS 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burtonwood Community Primary School Green Lane , Burtonwood WA5 4AQ | 4out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School Milnthorpe Road , Chapel Lane WA5 4PN | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Community Primary School Lyme Street , WA12 9HD | 2out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave CofE Primary School Bradlegh Road , WA12 8QL | 2out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The District CofE Primary School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Catholic High School Berrys Lane , Sutton WA9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 2,922 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 3,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | 2out of 4 | 3,432 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,743 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School Boardmans Lane , Blackbrook WA11 9BB | 1out of 4 | 4,071 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penkford School Wharf Road , WA12 9XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | 4out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Early Adult Provision - LEAP College (Wargrave House Ltd) Wargrave House Ltd, 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | - not rated | 2,457 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 2,858 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB | 3out of 4 | 3,212 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Cafe | Unit 1a, Burtonwood Industrial Centre, Phipps Lane | 901 yd | |
| Woody's | Unit 2, 3a Clay Lane | 1,025 yd | |
| Vantasia Nurseries | Bradlegh Old Hall Farm | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree | 1 Collins Green Lane | 498 yd | |
| Burtonwood Catholic Club | Phipps Lane | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Fryer | 20-22 Clay Lane | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burtonwood Community Primary School GREEN LANE | swimming pool | 479 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.