Hamsterley Close Warrington
37 addresses across 1 postcode (WA3), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42202334.
- Sales: 44 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £425,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 17).
- 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 Birchwood, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 24 to 27 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Birchwood Medical Centre, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £338,500 | £292,000 | £385,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £335,000 | £248,000 | £413,600 |
| 2020 | 3 | £295,000 | £210,000 | £315,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £239,500 | £205,000 | £245,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £270,000 | £265,000 | £275,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £202,500 | £190,000 | £215,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £215,125 | £185,250 | £245,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £207,500 | £200,000 | £225,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £212,500 | £212,500 | £212,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2026 | 1 WA3 6UF | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2024 | 18 WA3 6UF | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2024 | 6 WA3 6UF | Detached | £292,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2023 | 23 WA3 6UF | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 18 May 2021 | 9 WA3 6UF | Detached | £248,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2021 | 8 WA3 6UF | Detached | £413,600 | |
| 26 Mar 2021 | 32 WA3 6UF | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2020 | 1 WA3 6UF | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2020 | 29 WA3 6UF | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 28 May 2020 | 18 WA3 6UF | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2019 | 19 WA3 6UF | Detached | £239,500 | |
| 15 Mar 2019 | 28 WA3 6UF | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2019 | 30 WA3 6UF | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2018 | 29 WA3 6UF | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 31 May 2018 | 18 WA3 6UF | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2017 | 36 WA3 6UF | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 9 Jan 2017 | 9 WA3 6UF | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2016 | 6 WA3 6UF | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2015 | 40 WA3 6UF | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2015 | 6 WA3 6UF | Detached | £185,250 | |
| 29 Jul 2014 | 16 WA3 6UF | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2014 | 44 WA3 6UF | Detached | £207,500 | |
| 14 Mar 2014 | 4 WA3 6UF | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2012 | 25 WA3 6UF | Detached | £212,500 | |
| 14 Sep 2007 | 23 WA3 6UF | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2006 | 29 WA3 6UF | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2006 | 7 WA3 6UF | Detached | £211,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2005 | 9 WA3 6UF | Detached | £178,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2004 | 18 WA3 6UF | Detached | £202,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2002 | 1 WA3 6UF | Detached | £122,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2001 | 15 WA3 6UF | Detached | £118,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2001 | 23 WA3 6UF | Detached | £132,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2001 | 9 WA3 6UF | Detached | £93,500 | |
| 10 Jul 2001 | 32 WA3 6UF | Detached | £148,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2000 | 1 WA3 6UF | Detached | £110,000 | |
| 30 Nov 1999 | 36 WA3 6UF | Detached | £83,500 | |
| 22 Oct 1999 | 3 WA3 6UF | Detached | £95,000 | |
| 18 Sep 1998 | 9 WA3 6UF | Detached | £63,000 | |
| 18 Jun 1997 | 42 WA3 6UF | Detached | £85,000 | |
| 24 Feb 1997 | 14 WA3 6UF | Detached | £87,500 | |
| 31 Jan 1997 | 30 WA3 6UF | Detached | £85,000 | |
| 23 Aug 1996 | 4 WA3 6UF | Detached | £79,500 | |
| 1 Aug 1996 | 22 WA3 6UF | Detached | £85,000 | |
| 29 Mar 1996 | 16 WA3 6UF | Detached | £64,000 |
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (13); House, detached (7); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (17); 1991-1995 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (17).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
- 4, Hamsterley Close, Birchwood
- 9, Hamsterley Close, Birchwood
- 16, Hamsterley Close, Birchwood
- 18, Hamsterley Close, Birchwood
- 19, Hamsterley Close, Birchwood
- 20, Hamsterley Close, Birchwood
- 21, Hamsterley Close, Birchwood
- 25, Hamsterley Close, Birchwood
- 30, Hamsterley Close, Birchwood
- 36, Hamsterley Close, Birchwood
- 38, Hamsterley Close, Birchwood
- 44, Hamsterley Close, Birchwood
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 (40% of about 550 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
Finished in the last three months
- 8 October 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Remedial works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (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 37 addresses are between 24 m and 27 m above sea level (26 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA3 6UF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Birchwood 437,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Glazebrook 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Padgate 118,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hamsterly Close Gorse Covert | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Leigh Bus Station | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 17.4 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Birchwood Medical Centre | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Well | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 21D Birchwood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Padgate House, Community Hospital | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Constabulary | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Oakwood, Birchwood Cashzone | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 115 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 650 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.7 ha | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,430 m² | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 165 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pestfurlong Hill | Hill | 580 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Old Fir Wood | Wood | 950 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Gorse Covert | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Crow Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Great Woolden Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Rixton Clay Pits | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 | 12 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 25 | 37 |
12 of the street's 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Covert Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 330 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birchwood CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop WA3 6UG | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2022 |
| The Poacher WA3 6UG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Birchwood Spice WA3 6UG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 4 Good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Gorse Covert Primary School WA3 6TS | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hamsterley Close (6); On or near Darnaway Close (3); On or near Aldewood Close (1); On or near Arden Close (1); On or near Falstone Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 69% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 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 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: United Utilities Water Ltd: Remedial works, 8 October 2026 to 12 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WA3 6UF: 37 addresses of 39 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Darnaway Close · Arden Close · Stainmore Close · Gorse Covert Road · Aldewood Close · Falstone Close · Rendlesham Close · Fisherfield Drive · Rangemoor Close · Gorse Covert Road · Woolmer Close · Inglewood 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.