Cheddar Grove is in Burtonwood, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 4PB 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 Cheddar Grove, Burtonwood, Warrington, WA5 4PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA5 4PA, WA5 4NZ, WA5 4NE, WA5 4NW, WA5 4NA, WA5 4ND, WA5 4LZ, WA5 4NB, WA5 4LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA5 4PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 4PB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 18.3% | 26.7% | 8.4% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63% | 53.7% | -9.3% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 12.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
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 | 39.1% | 43.1% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 36.7% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 14.5% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 28.2% | 21.3% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 12.5% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 10.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 8.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 18% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 27.6% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.7% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 97.3% 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% | 97.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 97.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.9% | 37.2% | -14.3% |
| Christian | 73.4% | 46.2% | 27.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheddar Grove was 28.8 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.
Cheddar Grove has the 25th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Burtonwood and Winwick and the 241st lowest crime rate of 675 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cheddar Grove, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 1999-05-28 | £337,236 |
WA5 4PB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WA5 4PB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 123 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Le-Willows Nursery School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 2,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School Sandy Lane , Orford WA2 9HY | 4out of 4 | 4,733 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 756 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burtonwood Community Primary School Green Lane , Burtonwood WA5 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burtonwood Community Primary School Green Lane , Burtonwood WA5 4AQ | - not rated | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave CofE Primary School Bradlegh Road , WA12 8QL | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The District CofE Primary School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 2,534 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aelred's Catholic Technology College Birley Street , WA12 9UW | - not rated | 3,320 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 3,848 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Community High School Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 3,958 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic High School Berrys Lane , Sutton WA9 3HE | 3out of 4 | 3,977 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parr Community High School Fleet Lane , Parr WA9 2RT | - not rated | 4,106 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,070 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Trees 3 Clay Lane , Burtonwood WA5 4HH | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | 3out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Bank School Winwick Road , St Helens WA12 8DE | 3out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Bank - Vardy House Winwick Road , WA12 8DE | - not rated | 2,969 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Bank School Winwick Road , WA12 8EA | - not rated | 2,995 yd | Secure units | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vantasia Nurseries | Bradlegh Old Hall Farm | 285 yd | |
| Burtonwood Coffee Company Limited | 3 Green Jones Brow | 519 yd | |
| Village Cafe | Unit 1a, Burtonwood Industrial Centre, Phipps Lane | 569 yd | |
| Woody's | Unit 2, 3a Clay Lane | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Parish Hall | St Michaels Parish Hall, Chapel Lane | 492 yd | |
| Chapel House | Chapel Lane | 591 yd | |
| Burtonwood Catholic Club | Phipps Lane | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Fryer | 20-22 Clay Lane | 871 yd | |
| The Raj | 44 Fairclough Street | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burtonwood Bridge Amateur Rugby League Football Club | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| St Paul Of The Cross Catholic Primary School MILNTHORPE ROAD | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Burtonwood Community Primary School GREEN LANE | swimming pool | 831 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.