Ivy Road Warrington
23 addresses across 2 postcodes (WA1), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42203179.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £300,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 8, E: 1).
- 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 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 Birchwood, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Holes Lane Medical LTD., about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 26 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £229,150 | £208,300 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £155,000 | £115,000 | £195,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £104,000 | £104,000 | £104,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £127,475 | £90,000 | £164,950 |
| 2007 | 1 | £182,000 | £182,000 | £182,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £128,750 | £117,500 | £140,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £74,475 | £66,000 | £82,950 |
| 2001 | 2 | £54,975 | £52,950 | £57,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £56,350 | £55,500 | £57,200 |
| 1999 | 1 | £46,500 | £46,500 | £46,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2024 | 17 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £300,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Apr 2022 | 12 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £208,300 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Mar 2022 | 1 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £250,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Jun 2021 | 16 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £160,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Nov 2020 | 10 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £195,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jul 2020 | 12 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £115,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Apr 2018 | 11 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jul 2010 | 19 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £104,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Dec 2009 | 17 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £164,950 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Sep 2009 | 3 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Jun 2007 | 10 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £182,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Dec 2006 | 10 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Oct 2006 | 19 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £117,500 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Jul 2002 | 21 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £82,950 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Feb 2002 | 16 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £66,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Oct 2001 | 4 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £57,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Aug 2001 | 15 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £52,950 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Nov 2000 | 16 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £57,200 | Leasehold. |
| 19 May 2000 | 5 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £55,500 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Feb 1999 | 18 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £46,500 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Sep 1997 | 6 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £20,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Jun 1997 | 1 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £57,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 May 1997 | 16 WA1 4DS | Semi-detached | £46,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); House, detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1930-1949 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
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 (37% of about 630 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)
- Site of William Tarr and Co. Ltd Offices (Site 1), Off Bridge Road, Woolston, WA1 4AT, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 22 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 20 October 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 4 September 2026 to 10 September 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
- 7 August 2026: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA1 4DS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| WA1 4DN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 4 / 13 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 12 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA1 4DN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA1 4DS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Birchwood 437,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Padgate 118,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Warrington Central 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Monmouth Close Woolston | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | M6 Motorway Carpark | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 17.4 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Holes Lane Medical LTD. | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woolston Pharmacy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woolston Dental Surgery | 320 m |
| Hospital | Padgate House, Community Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Constabulary | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Holes Lane, Woolston Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6.6 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Woolston New Cut | Lake or reservoir | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Grey Mist | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Swithen Hill Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Miles's Bite | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| The Feeder | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Pestfurlong Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 23 |
13 of the street's 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolston CofE Aided Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Woolston Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| King's Leadership Academy Warrington | Secondary | 11–18 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bruche Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birchwood Community High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dam Lane Chippy WA1 4EP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Cafe Ocho WA1 4EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| High 5 pizza WA1 4EP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tesco Express WA1 4EP | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Rope & Anchor WA1 4HJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Wendys Kitchen WA1 4RQ | Mobile caterer | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Warren Pre-School & Link Club WA1 4DA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Maple Road (7); On or near Gig Lane (6); On or near Mancroft Close (4); On or near Laurel Avenue (3); On or near Acacia Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: VIRGIN MEDIA: Utility repair and maintenance works, 22 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: VIRGIN MEDIA: Utility repair and maintenance works, 20 October 2026 to 22 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Ascot Close · White House Drive · Abingdon Avenue · Berkshire Drive · Maple Road · Laurel Avenue · Alder Road · Suncroft Close · Ladycroft Close · Acacia Avenue · Mancroft Close · Mawdsley Avenue
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.