Libson Close Warrington
31 addresses across 1 postcode (WA2), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42201876.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £181,750 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 13, D: 7, F: 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 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 Padgate, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Parkfields Park, is about 70 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 17 of its 31 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fearnhead Cross Med.ctr., about 650 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £181,750 | £176,500 | £187,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £185,500 | £185,000 | £186,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £133,500 | £127,000 | £140,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £139,950 | £139,950 | £139,950 |
| 2017 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £162,500 | £112,500 | £182,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £94,000 | £94,000 | £94,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £128,000 | £121,000 | £135,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £114,000 | £114,000 | £114,000 |
| 2004 | 3 | £103,000 | £46,500 | £126,600 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2025 | 11 WA2 0AY | Semi-detached | £187,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 30 WA2 0AY | Semi-detached | £176,500 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 30 WA2 0AY | Semi-detached | £106,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Nov 2021 | 27 WA2 0AY | Semi-detached | £186,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2021 | 16 WA2 0AY | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2020 | 4 WA2 0AY | Semi-detached | £127,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2020 | 15 WA2 0AY | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2019 | 16 WA2 0AY | Semi-detached | £139,950 | |
| 20 Jan 2017 | 11 WA2 0AY | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2016 | 24 WA2 0AY | Semi-detached | £182,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2016 | 21 WA2 0AY | Terraced | £162,500 | |
| 30 Mar 2016 | 16 WA2 0AY | Semi-detached | £117,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jan 2016 | 16 WA2 0AY | Semi-detached | £112,500 | |
| 27 Oct 2015 | 16 WA2 0AY | Semi-detached | £92,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2010 | 12 WA2 0AY | Terraced | £94,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2008 | 11 WA2 0AY | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2008 | 4 WA2 0AY | Semi-detached | £121,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2006 | 21 WA2 0AY | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2005 | 27 WA2 0AY | Semi-detached | £114,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2004 | 11 WA2 0AY | Semi-detached | £103,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2004 | 24 WA2 0AY | Terraced | £126,600 | |
| 9 Feb 2004 | 30 WA2 0AY | Semi-detached | £46,500 | |
| 10 Oct 2003 | 4 WA2 0AY | Semi-detached | £73,000 | |
| 5 Sep 1997 | 24 WA2 0AY | Semi-detached | £45,000 | |
| 30 Apr 1996 | 16 WA2 0AY | Semi-detached | £36,500 |
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); House, end-terrace (7); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1976-1982 (12); 1983-1990 (8); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10); owner-occupied (8); rented (private) (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 B (42% of about 650 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)
- University of Chester, Padgate Campus, Crab Lane, Padgate, Warrington, WA2 0DB, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
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 14 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA2 0AY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Padgate 118,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Birchwood 437,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Warrington Central 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stirrup Close Fearnhead | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | M6 Motorway Carpark | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 20 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fearnhead Cross Med.ctr. | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest G J Houghton Dental Surgery | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Padgate House, Community Hospital | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Constabulary | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Fearnhead Cross, Fearnhead Cashzone | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parkfields Park 3.2 ha | 70 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Peel Hall Park 9.4 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.3 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,600 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 24 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Battle of Winwick (also known as Battle of Red Bank) 1648, a registered battlefield, 4 km (2.5 miles) north-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Winwick (also known as Battle of Red Bank) 1648 | Registered battlefield | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Radley Common | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Radley Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Houghton Green Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Miles's Bite | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
| The Feeder | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Pestfurlong Hill | Hill | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 | 17 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 31 |
17 of the street's 31 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Brow Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 210 m | Good (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bridget's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Padgate Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brook Acre Community Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Locking Stumps Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bruche Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birchwood Community High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Stores Ltd WA2 0AE | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Padgate House WA2 0HL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Jervis Close (13); On or near Cottam Drive (8); On or near Braemar Close (6); On or near Ackerley Close (3); On or near Waywell Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 55% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 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) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- WA2 0AY: 31 addresses of 33 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cottam Drive · Timmis Close · Blackledge Close · Wasley Close · Jervis Close · Waywell Close · Stirrup Close · Ackerley Close · Isherwood Close · Aspinall Close · Timmis Close · Croppers Road
All the streets in WA2 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.