Crofton Close Appleton Thorn, Warrington
13 addresses across 1 postcode (WA4), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42203088.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £550,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2).
- 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 D; 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 Bank Quay, about 5.5 km (3.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 73 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Stretton Medical Centre, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away.
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £301,000 | £301,000 | £301,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £278,500 | £248,000 | £309,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £249,995 | £249,995 | £249,995 |
| 2001 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £182,000 | £182,000 | £182,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £155,500 | £155,500 | £155,500 |
| 1997 | 2 | £141,500 | £138,000 | £145,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £137,500 | £137,500 | £137,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2021 | 9 WA4 4TA | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2019 | 14 WA4 4TA | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2016 | 7 WA4 4TA | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2009 | 14 WA4 4TA | Detached | £301,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2003 | 9 WA4 4TA | Detached | £309,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2003 | 7 WA4 4TA | Detached | £248,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2002 | 7 WA4 4TA | Detached | £249,995 | |
| 29 Jun 2001 | 8 WA4 4TA | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 26 Feb 1999 | 5 WA4 4TA | Detached | £182,000 | |
| 13 Nov 1998 | 10 WA4 4TA | Detached | £155,500 | |
| 14 Nov 1997 | 2 WA4 4TA | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 31 Oct 1997 | 3 WA4 4TA | Detached | £138,000 | |
| 8 Dec 1995 | 4 WA4 4TA | Detached | £137,500 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 162 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 1991-1995 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 D (30% of about 880 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.
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 73 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA4 4TA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Warrington Bank Quay 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Warrington Central 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Padgate 118,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crofton Close Appleton Thorn | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 17.5 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Stretton Medical Centre | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Well | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Stockton Heath Dental Practice | 3.1 km (2 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Cheshire Hospital | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Stockton Heath Police Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Bridge Lane Stores, Appleton | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,780 m² | 280 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 230 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.1 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Two sections of Roman road between Appleton and Stretton, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Two sections of Roman road between Appleton and Stretton | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Bradley Hall moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Gorse | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Ford's Rough | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Tongs Covert | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-east |
| The Dingle | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) east |
| Appleton Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 13 |
7 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Thorn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMP-YOI Thorn Cross WA4 4RL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 4 Good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| HMYOI Thorn Cross Education Dept WA4 4RL | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Spinney Gardens (5); On or near Parkland Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 35% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 18% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 36% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 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 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
- WA4 4TA: 13 addresses
Nearby streets
Ashberry Drive · Spinney Gardens · Parkland Close · Thorntree Green · Yew Tree Lane · Pennypleck Drive · New Lane · Galebrook Way
All the streets in WA4 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.