Overview of WA5 8GH

  • People
    View
  • Culture
    View
  • Safety
    View
  • Affluence
    View
  • Property Prices
    Average Price: £585,413
    View
  • Employment
    View
  • Schools
    View
  • Food And Drink
    View
  • Sport
    View
  • Broadband
    View
Click on the map to change the analyzed area

Baltimore Gardens is in Great Sankey, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 8GH 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 2006-04-01.

StreetScan combines information about Baltimore Gardens, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 8GH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WA5 8GL, WA5 8GJ, WA5 8GN, WA5 8DS, WA5 8DT, WA5 8HJ, WA5 8GA, WA5 3AJ, WA5 3FA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA5 8GH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51%51.6%0.6% 51.0% 0.6%
Male49%48.4%-0.6% 49.0% -0.6%

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 8GH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single34.1%30.1%-4.0% 37.9% -7.8%
Married: Opposite sex55%58.5%3.5% 44.2% 14.3%
Separated1.8%2.6%0.8% 2.2% 0.4%
Divorced8.2%6.1%-2.1% 9.1% -3.0%
Widowed0.9%2.6%1.7% 6.1% -3.5%

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 (92.9%) 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 health54.8%64.1%9.3% 48.4% 15.7%
Good health37%28.8%-8.2% 33.6% -4.8%
Fair health5.8%5.9%0.1% 12.7% -6.8%
Bad health2.1%1.3%-0.8% 4.0% -2.7%
Very bad health0.3%0%-0.3% 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.

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 46.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6.8%11.8%5.0% 18.2% -6.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.5%9.2%-1.3% 9.6% -0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.3%10.5%-1.8% 13.4% -2.9%
Apprenticeship1.4%4.4%3.0% 5.3% -0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels15.9%17.1%1.2% 16.9% 0.2%
Degree or Similar49.5%46.5%-3.0% 33.8% 12.7%
Other3.6%0.4%-3.2% 2.8% -2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese3.8%3.1%-0.7% 0.7% 2.4%
Indian7.2%6.6%-0.6% 3.1% 3.5%
Pakistani0.3%2.5%2.2% 2.7% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0%0.3%0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other0%0.9%0.9% 0.8% 0.1%
White88%82.4%-5.6% 81.4% 1.0%
Other0.3%3.4%3.1% 1.6% 1.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.4% 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 Kingdom89.7%88.4%-1.3% 83.2% 5.2%
European Union1.7%2.5%0.8% 6.1% -3.6%
Rest of Europe0.3%0%-0.3% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa0.7%1.9%1.2% 2.7% -0.8%
Middle East and Asia6.8%6.9%0.1% 5.6% 1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.3% -1.0%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK89.7%88.4%-1.3% 83.2% 5.2%
10+ Years0.7%8.4%7.7% 9.8% -1.4%
5-10 Years2.4%1.6%-0.8% 2.9% -1.3%
2-5 Years3.1%0.9%-2.2% 2.2% -1.3%
Less than 2 years4.1%0.6%-3.5% 1.9% -1.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93.1% 76.7% 16.4%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Poland1.3% 1.3% 0.0%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
North Africa0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
No passport held3.8% 13.5% -9.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion38.6% 37.2% 1.4%
Christian43.9% 46.2% -2.3%
Hindu4.7% 1.7% 3.0%
Muslim3.7% 6.5% -2.8%
Sikh3.1% 0.9% 2.2%
Not answered5.9% 6.0% -0.1%

Safety

Is Baltimore Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baltimore Gardens was 20.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.5% lower than the Chapelford and Old Hall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Baltimore Gardens has the 9th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Chapelford and Old Hall and the 170th lowest crime rate of 677 local areas in Warrington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.7%.



🔎 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. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,400
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in WA5 8GH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Baltimore Gardens are based on 33 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 Baltimore Gardens, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 8GH

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA5 8GH

Average Price
£543,000
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£543,000
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Baltimore Gardens

Average Price
£585,413
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£585,413
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Baltimore GardensStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
21 Baltimore Gardens, Warrington, Warrington
Detached, an established residential building
£425,0002025-04-28 £425,000
22 Baltimore Gardens, Warrington, Warrington
Detached, an established residential building
£465,0002021-08-24 £566,158
15 Baltimore Gardens, Warrington, Warrington
Detached, an established residential building
£402,5002021-01-15 £500,600
2 Baltimore Gardens, Warrington, Warrington
Detached, an established residential building
£341,0002018-08-21 £467,696
20 Baltimore Gardens, Warrington, Warrington
Detached, an established residential building
£370,0002017-11-17 £532,003
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA5 8GH

Employment

WA5 8GH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee120
Part-Time Employee30
Retired25
Self-Employed18
Long-Term Sick or disabled9
Looking after home or family8
Student (economically inactive)7
Other6
Unemployed6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities27
Education22
Construction20
Manufacturing18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles15
Professional, scientific and technical activities10
Information and communication9
Accommodation and food service activities8
Financial and insurance activities8
Administrative and support service activities8
Transport and storage8
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 5
Other3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Real estate activities1

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 3,640 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chapelford Village Primary School
Santa Rosa Boulevard , Great Sankey WA5 3AL
3out of 4 414 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 4 673 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Westbrook Old Hall Primary School
Old Hall Road , Old Hall WA5 9QA
3out of 4 837 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Philip (Westbrook) CofE Aided Primary School
Westbrook Centre , Westbrook WA5 8UE
3out of 4 1,311 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Great Sankey Primary School
Great Sankey Primary School , Liverpool Road WA5 1SB
3out of 4 1,414 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Gregory's Catholic High School
Cromwell Avenue , Westbrook WA5 1HG
2out of 4 1,129 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Penketh High School
Heath Road , Penketh WA5 2BY
2out of 4 1,593 yd Academy converter - Mixed More About School
Great Sankey High School
Barrow Hall Lane , Great Sankey WA5 3AA
3out of 4 2,113 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
UTC Warrington
Dallam Lane , WA2 7NG
3out of 4 2,723 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Beamont Collegiate Academy
Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX
3out of 4 3,451 yd Academy sponsor led 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 3,129 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Priestley College
Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD
- not rated 4,079 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 1,604 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable 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
JeniricsUnit 1, Santa Rosa Boulevard662 yd
St Gregorys High School CanteenCromwell Avenue1,035 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chapelford Farm Pub RestaurantChapelford Farm, Chapelford Village Centre, Santa Rosa Boulevard614 yd
Crosfields Recreation Club Community Interest GroupHood Lane North821 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chicago Pizza4 Hood Manor Centre631 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsbury'sSanta Rosa Boulevard, Rockford Gardens662 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Dakota Park
ARIZONA CRESCENT
grass pitches375 yd
Chapelford Village Primary School
SANTA ROSA BOULEVARD
grass pitches483 yd
Sankey Valley St James Primary School
RAIKES CLOSE
614 yd
Sycamore Lane Primary School (Closed)
Sycamore Lane
grass pitches980 yd
Hood Lane Recreation Ground
HOOD LANE NORTH
grass pitches1,028 yd
St Gregorys Catholic High School
CROMWELL AVENUE
grass pitches, health and fitness suite1,040 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 speed180 Mbit/s
Average download speed235.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed27.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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