Drake Close is in Old Hall, Warrington and in Warrington district. WA5 9QZ is located in the Westbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Warrington North. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drake Close, Old Hall, Warrington, WA5 9QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA5 9QU, WA5 9QQ, WA5 9QR, WA5 9QT, WA5 9QX, WA5 9QS, WA5 9QY, WA5 9QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA5 9QZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 9QZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.4% 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 | 22.5% | 17.2% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -20.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 71.4% | 9.0% | 44.2% | 27.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 6.1% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (86%) 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 | 61.5% | 50.6% | -10.9% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 35.4% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 11.5% | 5.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 14.1% | 5.2% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 5.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 9.5% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 16% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 46% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.3% | 85.8% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 91.3% | 92.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 92.4% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 76.7% | 16.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.3% | 37.2% | -16.9% |
| Christian | 65.1% | 46.2% | 18.9% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drake Close was 103.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 112.4% higher than the Chapelford and Old Hall average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Drake Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Chapelford and Old Hall and the 145th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Warrington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Drake Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2016-06-10 | £364,052 |
| 2 Drake Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2015-10-02 | £344,462 |
| 10 Drake Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-11-28 | £420,565 |
| 5 Drake Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2011-06-17 | £351,269 |
| 10 Drake Close, Warrington, Warrington Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2004-06-14 | £377,297 |
WA5 9QZ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WA5 9QZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 28 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook Old Hall Primary School Old Hall Road , Old Hall WA5 9QA | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrook Old Hall Primary School Old Hall Road , Old Hall WA5 9QA | - not rated | 624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip (Westbrook) CofE Aided Primary School Westbrook Centre , Westbrook WA5 8UE | - not rated | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip (Westbrook) CofE Aided Primary School Westbrook Centre , Westbrook WA5 8UE | - not rated | 652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Callands Primary Academy Callands Road , Callands WA5 9RJ | - not rated | 901 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bewsey County High School Clapgates Road , Bewsey WA5 0AD | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Cromwell Avenue , Great Sankey WA5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Future Tech Studio Winwick Road , WA2 8QA | - not rated | 2,313 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Beamont Community High School Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | - not rated | 2,707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy Long Lane , Orford WA2 8PX | 3out of 4 | 2,707 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 | 2,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 4,382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley College Loushers Lane , WA4 6RD | - not rated | 4,382 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 | 1,825 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Warrington Tutorial Centre Warrington Business Park , Longfield Road WA2 8TX | - not rated | 2,875 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Advanced Education - The Barn C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School , Unit 2 Forrest Way WA5 1DF | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Advanced Education -Thames C/O Advanced Education, Warrington School,Unit 2 Forrest Way , Gatewarth Industrial Estate WA5 1DF | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Trees 3 Clay Lane , Burtonwood WA5 4HH | - not rated | 3,935 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagado's Restaurant & Grill | Gullivers World Theme Park, Shackleton Close | 506 yd | |
| Gullivers World Theme Park | Gullivers World Theme Park, Shackleton Close | 506 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Westbrook Centre | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maltings | Bewsey Old Hall, Bewsey Farm Close | 830 yd | |
| The Seven Woods | Seven Woods, Westbrook Crescent | 856 yd | |
| Miller & Carter Steakhouse | Gemini Retail Park, Westbrook Crescent | 886 yd | |
| Hoop and Mallet | Callands Road | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callands Fryer | 18 Callands Road | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Westbrook | Westbrook House, Westbrook Centre | 515 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Philip Westbrook C Of E Primary School WESTBROOK CENTRE | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Callands Community Primary School CALLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Mary Ann Meadows BRISTOW CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 332.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.