Charminster Close Warrington
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (WA5), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42200504.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £236,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, D: 4, E: 2).
- Flood: 4 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 Warrington West, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 13 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chapelford Primary Care Centre, about 660 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £236,500 | £236,500 | £236,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £142,000 | £142,000 | £142,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £124,501 | £124,501 | £124,501 |
| 2004 | 1 | £129,250 | £129,250 | £129,250 |
| 2003 | 1 | £89,000 | £89,000 | £89,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £50,500 | £50,500 | £50,500 |
| 1997 | 2 | £46,000 | £40,000 | £52,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £41,000 | £41,000 | £41,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2024 | 18 WA5 1JY | Semi-detached | £236,500 | |
| 20 Mar 2020 | 5 WA5 1JY | Semi-detached | £138,500 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Sep 2018 | 3 WA5 1JY | Terraced | £159,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Sep 2012 | 3 WA5 1JY | Terraced | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Sep 2011 | 9 WA5 1JY | Detached | £142,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Feb 2008 | 14 WA5 1JY | Semi-detached | £124,501 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Jan 2004 | 1 WA5 1JY | Detached | £129,250 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Jul 2003 | 14 WA5 1JY | Semi-detached | £89,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 12 WA5 1JY | Semi-detached | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 May 2001 | 5 WA5 1JY | Semi-detached | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Jun 1998 | 1 WA5 1JY | Detached | £50,500 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Dec 1997 | 12 WA5 1JY | Semi-detached | £40,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Oct 1997 | 14 WA5 1JY | Semi-detached | £52,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Feb 1996 | 14 WA5 1JY | Semi-detached | £41,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); House, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
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 (46% of about 760 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)
- Sycamore Lane Community Primary School, permissioned (280 m)
- South Western corner of Penketh Business Park, Off Cleveleys Rd, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2SR, permissioned (810 m (0.5 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, 3 at medium risk and 9 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA5 1JY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 4 | unlikely |
| WA5 1JR | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 13 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA5 1JR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA5 1JY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Warrington West 389,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Sankey For Penketh 1,200 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Warrington Bank Quay 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Maliston Road Great Sankey | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand U | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Co-Op Hawthorne Avenue Car Park | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 15.6 km (9.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chapelford Primary Care Centre | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hood Manor Pharmacy | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Petrie Tucker And Partners LTD | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Warrington Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Cheshire Police - Penketh Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Best ONE Great Sankey, Great Sankey Cashzone | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,210 m² | 390 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 17 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 670 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,860 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 38 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bewsey Old Hall moated site, fishpond and connecting channel, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bewsey Old Hall moated site, fishpond and connecting channel | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Bank Quay transporter bridge | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Twenty Acre Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Mersey Meadows | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Bank Quay Reach | Tidal water | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Ladies' Walk Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Richmond Bank | Wetland | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Mary Ann Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 22 |
2 of the street's 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 330 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Chapelford Village Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Great Sankey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Penketh High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westbrook Old Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Park Road Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bewsey Lodge Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Throats WA5 1ZH | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Chicago Pizza WA5 1UH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Sankey Valley St James' CE Primary School WA5 1XE | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Alconbury Close (12); On or near Blakehill Drive (7); On or near Sycamore Lane (6); On or near Worcester Close (5); On or near Stanbridge Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Nearby streets
Dorchester Road · Hilton Avenue · Mildenhall Close · Ellington Drive · Fairford Close · Alconbury Close · Maliston Road · Almer Drive · Stratton Road · Blandford Road · Worcester Close · Carnaby Place
All the streets in WA5 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.