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Tucana Close is in Westbrook, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 8AA is located in the Westbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 2016-02-01.

StreetScan combines information about Tucana Close, Westbrook, Warrington, WA5 8AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WA5 8AP, WA5 8AS, WA5 8AR, WA5 8AQ, WA5 8WD, WA5 7XB, WA5 8AU, WA5 8AT, WA5 7XD.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA5 8AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.9%50.6%0.7% 51.0% -0.4%
Male50.1%49.4%-0.7% 49.0% 0.4%

Partnership Status

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 8AA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single23.2%28.7%5.5% 37.9% -9.2%
Married: Opposite sex65.4%63%-2.4% 44.2% 18.8%
Married: Same sex0%0.9%0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Separated1.5%0.9%-0.6% 2.2% -1.3%
Divorced7.4%6.1%-1.3% 9.1% -3.0%
Widowed2.6%0.4%-2.2% 6.1% -5.7%

Health

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 (95.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health58.3%72%13.7% 48.4% 23.6%
Good health29%23.9%-5.1% 33.6% -9.7%
Fair health8.5%4.1%-4.4% 12.7% -8.6%
Bad health2.8%0%-2.8% 4.0% -4.0%
Very bad health1.4%0%-1.4% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 8AA this area, 3.5% 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 59.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications9.6%3.5%-6.1% 18.2% -14.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.2%4.8%-11.4% 9.6% -4.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16.2%14.8%-1.4% 13.4% 1.4%
Apprenticeship4.4%0%-4.4% 5.3% -5.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.6%17%3.4% 16.9% 0.1%
Degree or Similar36.8%59.6%22.8% 33.8% 25.8%
Other3.3%0.4%-2.9% 2.8% -2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2.3%2.9%0.6% 0.7% 2.2%
Indian6.2%4.4%-1.8% 3.1% 1.3%
Pakistani7%1.5%-5.5% 2.7% -1.2%
Other Asian1.1%1.8%0.7% 1.6% 0.2%
Black African2.3%0%-2.3% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0%0.3%0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian1.7%0.9%-0.8% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and African0.8%0.6%-0.2% 0.4% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%0.3%-0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other1.1%0.3%-0.8% 0.8% -0.5%
White74.9%81.6%6.7% 81.4% 0.2%
Arab1.7%3.2%1.5% 0.6% 2.6%
Other0%2.3%2.3% 1.6% 0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85.6%85.6%0.0% 83.2% 2.4%
European Union2.5%2.9%0.4% 6.1% -3.2%
Africa3.9%0.3%-3.6% 2.7% -2.4%
Middle East and Asia7.9%10.3%2.4% 5.6% 4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Oceania0%0.6%0.6% 0.3% 0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK85.4%85.6%0.2% 83.2% 2.4%
10+ Years0%5.9%5.9% 9.8% -3.9%
5-10 Years0.8%2.9%2.1% 2.9% 0.0%
2-5 Years5.1%3.2%-1.9% 2.2% 1.0%
Less than 2 years8.7%2.4%-6.3% 1.9% 0.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85.3% 76.7% 8.6%
Ireland2.4% 0.6% 1.8%
Italy0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Portugal0.6% 0.5% 0.1%
Poland0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
Eastern Asia2.6% 0.3% 2.3%
Southern Asia2.4% 1.2% 1.2%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held5.3% 13.5% -8.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion38.9% 37.2% 1.7%
Christian50.1% 46.2% 3.9%
Hindu2.1% 1.7% 0.4%
Muslim7.7% 6.5% 1.2%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered0.9% 6.0% -5.1%

Safety

Is Tucana Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tucana Close was 28.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.2% lower than the Burtonwood and Winwick average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Tucana Close has the 20th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Burtonwood and Winwick and the 241st lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£59,700
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in WA5 8AA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Tucana Close are based on 13 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Warrington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Tucana Close, Westbrook, Warrington, WA5 8AA

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA5 8AA

Average Price
£419,805
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£419,805
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Tucana Close

Average Price
£442,642
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£442,642
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Tucana CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
8 Tucana Close, Warrington, Warrington
Detached, an established residential building
£430,0002023-05-31 £454,909
4 Tucana Close, Warrington, Warrington
Detached, an established residential building
£265,0002021-07-21 £323,785
8 Tucana Close, Warrington, Warrington
Detached, an established residential building
£388,0002021-07-21 £474,070
1 Tucana Close, Warrington, Warrington
Detached, an established residential building
£330,0002021-06-25 £401,320
12 Tucana Close, Warrington, Warrington
Detached, a newly built property
£315,9952018-06-29 £446,338
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA5 8AA

Employment

WA5 8AA 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee145
Part-Time Employee26
Self-Employed19
Retired16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Student (economically inactive)6
Looking after home or family6
Other4
Unemployed1
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles33
Human health and social work activities30
Professional, scientific and technical activities14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security14
Education13
Manufacturing12
Information and communication12
Financial and insurance activities12
Construction10
Administrative and support service activities8
Other8
Transport and storage8
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities8
Accommodation and food service activities7
Real estate activities4

Schools

Nursery

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 3,379 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Philip (Westbrook) CofE Aided Primary School
Westbrook Centre , Westbrook WA5 8UE
3out of 4 441 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Callands Community Primary School
Callands Road , Callands WA5 9RJ
4out of 4 1,491 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Barrow Hall Community Primary School
Sophia Drive , Great Sankey WA5 3TX
3out of 4 1,512 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Westbrook Old Hall Primary School
Old Hall Road , Old Hall WA5 9QA
3out of 4 1,554 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Chapelford Village Primary School
Santa Rosa Boulevard , Great Sankey WA5 3AL
3out of 4 1,706 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 2,149 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG
2out of 4 2,699 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Penketh High School
Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY
2out of 4 2,863 yd Academy converter - Mixed More About School
Beamont Collegiate Academy
Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX
3out of 4 3,646 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
UTC Warrington
Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG
3out of 4 3,761 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Warrington and Vale Royal College
Winwick Road , WA2 8QA
- not rated 3,240 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Priestley College
Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD
- not rated 5,400 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 2,815 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Wargrave House School
449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS
4out of 4 4,079 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 4,079 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Penkford School
Wharf Road , WA12 9XZ
3out of 4 4,946 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
AthelisCharon Way392 yd
Asda CafeWestbrook Centre454 yd
StarbucksUnit 2 Charon Way, Apollo Park696 yd
Bombay 8Unit 1a & 2a, Apollo Park696 yd
Amazon Staff CanteenAmazon Fulfilment Centre MAN2, Plt 7 Orion Boulvard822 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Miller & Carter SteakhouseGemini Retail Park, Westbrook Crescent267 yd
Harvester ApolloHarvester Apollo, Apollo Park389 yd
The Seven WoodsSeven Woods, Westbrook Crescent404 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
SubwayTravelodge, Apollo Park389 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Asda WestbrookWestbrook House, Westbrook Centre454 yd
Marks & SpencerGemini Centre, Europa Boulevard818 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd860 Europa Boulevard1,051 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St Philip Westbrook C Of E Primary School
WESTBROOK CENTRE
grass pitches375 yd
Mary Ann Meadows
BRISTOW CLOSE
grass pitches678 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed160 Mbit/s
Average download speed266.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed30 Mbit/s
Average upload speed35.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.