Winsford Drive is in Burtonwood, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 4HA 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 Winsford Drive, Burtonwood, Warrington, WA5 4HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA5 4EZ, WA5 4HX, WA5 4HB, WA5 4NS, WA5 4HE, WA5 4EY, WA5 4NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA5 4HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 4HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 29.1% | 29.9% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 54.5% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 55.5% | 54% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33.8% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 8.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 14.6% | 10.6% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 10.9% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 15.9% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 21.5% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 32.9% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
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 | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 96.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winsford Drive was 31.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% lower than the Burtonwood and Winwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winsford Drive has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Burtonwood and Winwick and the 261st lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Winsford Drive, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-08-27 | £200,090 |
| 23 Winsford Drive, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2020-03-20 | £239,606 |
| 15 Winsford Drive, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2004-06-29 | £263,749 |
| 19 Winsford Drive, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £68,500 | 1999-12-20 | £301,228 |
| 25 Winsford Drive, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,500 | 1997-08-22 | £337,640 |
WA5 4HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 136 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 58 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 5,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burtonwood Community Primary School Green Lane , Burtonwood WA5 4AQ | 4out of 4 | 252 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 | 385 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave CofE Primary School Bradlegh Road , WA12 8QL | 2out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The District CofE Primary School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Community Primary School Lyme Street , WA12 9HD | 2out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Community 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 | 3,325 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Sankey High School Barrow Hall Lane , Great Sankey WA5 3AA | 3out of 4 | 4,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 4,199 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | 2out of 4 | 4,199 yd | Community 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 | 1,929 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | 4out of 4 | 2,527 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 | 2,527 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,462 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB | 3out of 4 | 3,739 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 | 131 yd | |
| Woody's | Unit 2, 3a Clay Lane | 389 yd | |
| Burtonwood Coffee Company Limited | 3 Green Jones Brow | 687 yd | |
| Vantasia Nurseries | Bradlegh Old Hall Farm | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burtonwood Catholic Club | Phipps Lane | 303 yd | |
| Chapel House | Chapel Lane | 357 yd | |
| St Michaels Parish Hall | St Michaels Parish Hall, Chapel Lane | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Fryer | 20-22 Clay Lane | 377 yd | |
| The Raj | 44 Fairclough Street | 505 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burtonwood Community Primary School GREEN LANE | swimming pool | 332 yd |
| St Paul Of The Cross Catholic Primary School MILNTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Gorsey Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND CLAY LANE | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Burtonwood Bridge Amateur Rugby League Football Club | grass pitches | 808 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.