Baron Close Warrington
11 addresses across 1 postcode (WA1), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42203370.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £215,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3, E: 2).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Warrington costs £2,448 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Birchwood, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 380 m away, and Woolston Park (25 hectares) is about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Holes Lane Medical LTD., about 860 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 51 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £152,000 | £152,000 | £152,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £113,500 | £113,500 | £113,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £146,000 | £146,000 | £146,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £109,970 | £109,970 | £109,970 |
| 2004 | 2 | £144,950 | £144,950 | £144,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £83,000 | £83,000 | £83,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £76,000 | £76,000 | £76,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £47,000 | £47,000 | £47,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2024 | 10 WA1 4EU | Other | £257,500 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 May 2022 | 7 WA1 4EU | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 25 May 2018 | 5 WA1 4EU | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2017 | 10 WA1 4EU | Semi-detached | £152,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 May 2013 | 2 WA1 4EU | Semi-detached | £113,500 | Leasehold. |
| 24 May 2013 | 2 WA1 4EU | Semi-detached | £113,500 | |
| 10 Jun 2011 | 5 WA1 4EU | Semi-detached | £146,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2010 | 1 WA1 4EU | Semi-detached | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Nov 2007 | 2 WA1 4EU | Semi-detached | £109,970 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Sep 2004 | 8 WA1 4EU | Semi-detached | £144,950 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Sep 2004 | 8 WA1 4EU | Semi-detached | £144,950 | |
| 17 Aug 2001 | 5 WA1 4EU | Semi-detached | £83,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | 5 WA1 4EU | Semi-detached | £76,000 | |
| 2 Oct 1998 | 5 WA1 4EU | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 16 Aug 1996 | 8 WA1 4EU | Semi-detached | £47,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Warrington in 2026-27: Band D £2,448 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,632 | £1,904 | £2,176 | £2,448 | £2,992 | £3,535 | £4,079 | £4,895 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (45% of about 640 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Site of William Tarr and Co. Ltd Offices (Site 1), Off Bridge Road, Woolston, WA1 4AT, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 12 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA1 4EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Birchwood 437,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Padgate 118,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Warrington Central 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rope & Anchor Woolston | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Car parks | M6 Motorway Carpark | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 17.7 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Holes Lane Medical LTD. | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woolston Pharmacy | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woolston Dental Surgery | 330 m |
| Hospital | Padgate House, Community Hospital | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Constabulary | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Holes Lane, Woolston Cashzone | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 380 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Woolston Park 25 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.6 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Woolston New Cut | Lake or reservoir | 470 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Grey Mist | Lake or reservoir | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Miles's Bite | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Swithen Hill Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Pestfurlong Hill | Hill | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 11 |
3 of the street's 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Warrington: see them on the Warrington page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 350 m | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woolston CofE Aided Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woolston Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| King's Leadership Academy Warrington | Secondary | 11–18 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bruche Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thelwall Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Birchwood Community High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rope & Anchor WA1 4HJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Naughty Nibbles by Lady Lou WA1 4BP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| A D Off Licence WA1 4BP | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 4 Mar 2023 |
| Happy Seasons WA1 4BP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 4 Good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Play & Sensory Centre WA1 4PN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Warren Pre-School & Link Club WA1 4DA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Dam Lane Chippy WA1 4EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Cafe Ocho WA1 4EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| High 5 pizza WA1 4EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tesco Express WA1 4EP | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Woolston Community Primary School WA1 4PA | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dam Lane (13); On or near Marshall Road (11); On or near Parksway (8); On or near Fitzwalter Road (7); On or near Parking Area (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WA1 4EU: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Manor Close · Dam Lane · Linden Close · Fitzwalter Road · Vaudrey Drive · Cliftonville Road · Laburnum Avenue · Runnymede · Clifton Close · Wiltshire Close · Langton Green · Parksway
All the streets in WA1 and across Warrington.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.