Holmsfield Road Warrington
16 addresses across 1 postcode (WA1), about 260 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42201571.
- 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 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 Central, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, St Elphin's Park, is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Helsby Street Med/Ctr, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 23 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (41% of about 980 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)
- Harry Fairclough, Howley Lane, Howley, Warrington, WA1 2DN, not permissioned (80 m)
- Edwards Cheshire, Navigation Street, Warrington, WA1 2EL, not permissioned (300 m)
- Former scout hut/lock up garagres, Helsby Street (southern end), Howley, WA1 3AX, not permissioned (360 m)
- Wharf Industrial Estate, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Orchard Street Works, Orchard Street, WA1 2TE, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- General Street Metal Works, General Street, Warrington, WA1 2TE, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Car Wash SUDS, Church Street, Warrington, WA1 2SY, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Dalton Bank Council Depot, Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 2PH, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 17 August 2026 to 18 August 2026: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, Disconnection or alteration of supply, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 7 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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 8 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA1 2DS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Warrington Central 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Warrington Bank Quay 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Padgate 118,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holmesfield Road Howley | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsbury's Warrington Car Park | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 19.3 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Helsby Street Med/Ctr | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manchester Road Pharmacy | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Latchford Dental Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Warrington Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cheshire Service Station | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Elphin's Park 2.4 ha | 330 m |
| Play area | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Park 32 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 270 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Elphin, a listed building (Grade II*), 350 m north-west. 30 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Elphin | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m north-west |
| Cromwell House | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Roman settlement at Wilderspool | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Feeder | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Miles's Bite | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Twig Wood | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| The Dingle | Valley | 3.3 km (2 miles) south |
| Bank Quay Reach | Tidal water | 4 km (2.5 miles) west |
| Richmond Bank | Wetland | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 19 |
1 of the street's 19 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elphin's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): 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: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Alderman Bolton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Latchford St James CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beamont Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Feb 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Priestley College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe at the end of the Universe WA1 2EL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Jaspers Catering WA1 2EL | Distributors/Transporters | 280 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Spirit WA4 1DQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2026 |
| New Routes Tea Rooms WA4 1DQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Ring O Bells WA1 2TL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Little India at the Ring 'O' Bells WA1 2TL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| The Pavillion Tea Rooms WA1 3AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| St Elphin’s Church (Volunteer Cafe) WA1 2TL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Howley Meadows (10); On or near Howley Lane (4); On or near Kerridge Drive (4); On or near Holmsfield Road (3); On or near Grindleford Place (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 85% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 4% | 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 | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 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) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 4% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
- WA1 2DS: 16 addresses
Nearby streets
Kerridge Drive · Grindleford Place · Howley Meadows · Bretton Avenue · St Katherines Way · Farrell Street · Howley Lane · Glossop Close · St Katherines Way · Bretton Avenue · Egerton Street · Colling Court
All the streets in WA1 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.