Bristow Close is in Great Sankey, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 8EU is located in the Chapelford and Old Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington South. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bristow Close, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 8EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA5 3AT, WA5 8XU, WA5 8ET, WA5 3AU, WA5 8XT, WA5 8XX, WA5 8EX, WA5 3QF, WA5 8FW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA5 8EU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50% | 49.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 8EU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70% 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 | 26.1% | 20.6% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.5% | 70% | 4.5% | 44.2% | 25.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (91.8%) 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 | 60.1% | 63.6% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 15.2% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 28.2% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 6.5% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8EU this area, 5.2% 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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 5.2% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 16.8% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 46.6% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 89.6% | 86% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 89.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 89.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 64.6% | 46.2% | 18.4% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bristow Close was 31.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.2% lower than the Chapelford and Old Hall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bristow Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Chapelford and Old Hall and the 269th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Bristow Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2025-03-20 | £637,934 |
| 15 Bristow Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £566,000 | 2024-12-11 | £609,228 |
| 33 Bristow Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2022-08-25 | £702,165 |
| 27 Bristow Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2021-11-23 | £650,462 |
| 29 Bristow Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-06-21 | £561,840 |
WA5 8EU 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hall Community Primary School Sophia Drive , Great Sankey WA5 3TX | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapelford Village Primary School Santa Rosa Boulevard , Great Sankey WA5 3AL | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrook Old Hall Primary School Old Hall Road , Old Hall WA5 9QA | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School Dorchester Road , Great Sankey WA5 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penketh High School Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY | 2out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Academy converter | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG | 2out of 4 | 2,286 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Warrington Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG | 3out of 4 | 3,684 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 3,947 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,563 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 5,182 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,620 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | 4out of 4 | 4,834 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 | 4,834 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurant | Unit 3, Fortress Boulevard | 501 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Westbrook Centre | 775 yd | |
| Jenirics | Unit 1, Santa Rosa Boulevard | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seven Woods | Seven Woods, Westbrook Crescent | 416 yd | |
| Chapelford Farm Pub Restaurant | Chapelford Farm, Chapelford Village Centre, Santa Rosa Boulevard | 1,000 yd | |
| Miller & Carter Steakhouse | Gemini Retail Park, Westbrook Crescent | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macaron De Rose | 2 Oscar Crescent | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Westbrook | Westbrook House, Westbrook Centre | 775 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Santa Rosa Boulevard, Rockford Gardens | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Meadows BRISTOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 111 yd |
| St Philip Westbrook C Of E Primary School WESTBROOK CENTRE | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Dakota Park ARIZONA CRESCENT | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Chapelford Village Primary School SANTA ROSA BOULEVARD | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.