Bickerton Close Warrington
7 addresses across 1 postcode (WA3), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42201752.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £412,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 E; 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 940 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Locking Stumps Park, is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 16 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Birchwood Medical Centre, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £412,000 | £412,000 | £412,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £427,500 | £405,000 | £450,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £351,000 | £351,000 | £351,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £143,000 | £143,000 | £143,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £128,000 | £128,000 | £128,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2021 | 4 WA3 6LS | Detached | £412,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2020 | 1 WA3 6LS | Detached | £405,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Oct 2020 | 6 WA3 6LS | Detached | £450,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Jul 2018 | 3 WA3 6LS | Detached | £351,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Jun 2017 | 4 WA3 6LS | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2007 | 5 WA3 6LS | Semi-detached | £300,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Feb 2000 | 6 WA3 6LS | Detached | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Aug 1999 | 5 WA3 6LS | Semi-detached | £143,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 6 WA3 6LS | Detached | £128,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 174 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1976-1982 (4); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 E (38% of about 520 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)
- Delenty Drive Police Station, Delenty Drive, Birchwood, WA3 6AN, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Land at 3 Delenty Drive, Birchwood, WA3 6AN, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Fox Wood School, Chatfield Drive, Birchwood, WA3 6QW, permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 30 September 2026: BT, New service connection, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 16 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA3 6LS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Birchwood 437,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Padgate 118,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Warrington Central 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Roberts Fold Birchwood | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A | 5.1 km (3.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest M6 Motorway Carpark | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 18.6 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Birchwood Medical Centre | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Birchwood Dental Practice | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Padgate House, Community Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Constabulary | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Oakwood Gate Service Station Cashzone | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Locking Stumps Park 2.0 ha | 310 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Birchwood Forest Park 28 ha | 390 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6.3 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 39 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Fir Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Gorse Covert | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Houghton Green Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Woolston New Cut | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Grey Mist | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Pestfurlong Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 7 |
5 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locking Stumps Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Birchwood Community High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 420 m (0.3 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 |
| Birchwood CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cinnamon Brow Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woolston CofE Aided Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King's Leadership Academy Warrington | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locking Stumps CP School WA3 7PH | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Locking Stumps Lynx Club WA3 7PH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Londis Oakwood Gate WA3 6RW | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Pret A Manager WA3 6RW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Deanwater Close (11); On or near Kelsall Close (7); On or near Bickerton Close (3); On or near Ledsham Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 61% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 43% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- WA3 6LS: 7 addresses of 8 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Land Cut Lane · Deanwater Close · Beeston Close · Carden Close · Kinsale Drive · Roberts Fold · Hapsford Close · Elton Close · Kelsall Close · Dewhurst Road · Ledsham Close · Picton Close
All the streets in WA3 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.