Cunningham Close Warrington
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (WA5), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42201328.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £236,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 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 C; 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 Sankey For Penketh, about 240 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Penketh Health Centre, about 600 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 770 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 29 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 | 2 | £236,500 | £205,000 | £268,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £161,950 | £161,950 | £161,950 |
| 1998 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £43,000 | £43,000 | £43,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £9,000 | £9,000 | £9,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2024 | 6 WA5 2DX | Semi-detached | £268,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 May 2024 | 1 WA5 2DX | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2017 | 6 WA5 2DX | Semi-detached | £161,950 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Apr 1998 | 8 WA5 2DX | Semi-detached | £50,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Oct 1996 | 8 WA5 2DX | Semi-detached | £43,000 | |
| 28 Jun 1995 | 3 WA5 2DX | Semi-detached | £9,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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 C (44% of about 610 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)
- The Royal British Legion, 99 Greystone Road, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2ER, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Sycamore Lane Community Primary School, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- Land to the rear of 169 Warrington Road, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2EN, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 10 September 2026 to 16 September 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 15 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA5 2DX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA5 2TN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sankey For Penketh 1,200 journeys in 2024–25 | 240 m |
| Warrington West 389,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Warrington Bank Quay 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Police Station Great Sankey | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand U | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Co-Op Hawthorne Avenue Car Park | 190 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 14.7 km (9.1 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Penketh Health Centre | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aston Pharmacy | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Petrie Tucker And Partners LTD | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Warrington Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Police - Penketh Police Station | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,360 m² | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 17 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 680 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,050 m² | 390 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,860 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Barrow Old Hall moated site, Great Sankey, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Old Hall moated site, Great Sankey | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Penketh Reach | Tidal water | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Richmond Bank | Wetland | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Penketh Bank | Wetland | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Lingley Mere Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Twenty Acre Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Bank Quay Reach | Tidal water | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 10 |
7 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penketh High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 280 m | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Great Sankey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Park Road Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| Penketh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chapelford Village Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Penketh South Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Great Sankey High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sankey Valley St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| Barrow Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Gregory's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chapel House WA5 1RU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2015 |
| Burguritos WA5 1RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| The Sugarloaf Horse Box WA5 2BH | Mobile caterer | 120 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Station Pharmacy WA5 1RQ | Retailers - other | 160 m | Exempt | |
| Stitch Station WA5 1RQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Jade Garden WA5 1RQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Traditions Sandwich Shop WA5 1RQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Co op WA5 1RJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Woodlands WA5 1RU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 4 Good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Kids Planet WA5 2TP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Forge Road (15); On or near Highfield Avenue (3); On or near Beechwood Avenue (2); On or near The Dale (2); On or near Whitethorn Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 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) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 10 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
Whitethorn Avenue · The Willows · The Dale · Highfield Avenue · St Mary's Road · Beechwood Avenue · Morrison Close · Parsonage Way · St Stephen Road · Chapelside Close · Orrell Close · Hawthorne Avenue
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.