Clay Lane is in Burtonwood, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 4HS 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 Clay Lane, Burtonwood, Warrington, WA5 4HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA5 4JJ, WA5 4HR, WA5 4HU, WA5 4HJ, WA5 4HP, WA5 4HT, WA5 4HN, WA5 4HL, WA5 4JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WA5 4HS has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51% | 49% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49% | 51% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 23.7% | 32.9% | 9.2% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 44% | -11.8% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 11.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
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 | 39.9% | 37.4% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 37.7% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 19% | 14.9% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 7.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 23.2% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 9.1% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 15.4% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 19.1% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 24.1% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 97% | 93.8% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 96.2% | 92.4% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 92.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clay Lane was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.0% lower than the Burtonwood and Winwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clay Lane has the 21st highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Burtonwood and Winwick and the 293rd highest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Clay Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2021-04-30 | £199,589 |
| 34 Clay Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-12-04 | £172,609 |
| 42 Clay Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2015-05-22 | £228,698 |
| 38 Clay Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2005-04-15 | £265,459 |
| 42 Clay Lane, Warrington, Warrington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2003-10-31 | £200,625 |
WA5 4HS 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School Milnthorpe Road , Chapel Lane WA5 4PN | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burtonwood Community Primary School Green Lane , Burtonwood WA5 4AQ | 4out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave CofE Primary School Bradlegh Road , WA12 8QL | 2out of 4 | 2,949 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hall Community Primary School Sophia Drive , Great Sankey WA5 3TX | 3out of 4 | 3,065 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Brunswick Street , Parr WA9 2JE | 3out of 4 | 3,107 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,227 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Sankey High School Barrow Hall Lane , Great Sankey WA5 3AA | 3out of 4 | 3,587 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Haydock Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | - not rated | 4,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydock High School Clipsley Lane , Haydock WA11 0JG | 2out of 4 | 4,554 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,418 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | 4out of 4 | 3,076 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 | 3,076 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pace Derbyshire Hill Road , WA9 2LH | 3out of 4 | 3,550 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury Bridge School Lansbury Avenue , Parr WA9 1TB | 3out of 4 | 3,742 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woody's | Unit 2, 3a Clay Lane | 210 yd | |
| Village Cafe | Unit 1a, Burtonwood Industrial Centre, Phipps Lane | 520 yd | |
| Burtonwood Coffee Company Limited | 3 Green Jones Brow | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burtonwood Catholic Club | Phipps Lane | 291 yd | |
| Chapel House | Chapel Lane | 481 yd | |
| St Michaels Parish Hall | St Michaels Parish Hall, Chapel Lane | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Raj | 44 Fairclough Street | 96 yd | |
| Village Fryer | 20-22 Clay Lane | 214 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gorsey Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND CLAY LANE | grass pitches | 148 yd |
| St Paul Of The Cross Catholic Primary School MILNTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Burtonwood Community Primary School GREEN LANE | swimming pool | 751 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.