M62 Warrington
8 addresses across 5 postcodes (WA2,WA5), about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) long, classed as a motorway. USRN 42200089.
- 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 A; Band D in Warrington costs £2,448 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Warrington West, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 730 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 11 to 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Westbrook Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 1,420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 44 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (32% of about 3,190 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- PREMISES OF GORDAN SHEDS, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA5 3AX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA5 7TY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| WA5 7WG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA2 8UD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WA5 7YA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 11 m and 15 m above sea level (13 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA2 8UD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA5 3AX | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| WA5 7TY | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| WA5 7WG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| WA5 7YA | 11% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Warrington West 389,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Sankey For Penketh 1,200 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Earlestown 331,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marks & Spencer Old Hall | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand U | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gemini Retail Park Car Park | 380 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 17.3 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westbrook Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westbrook Dental Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Hollins Park Hospital | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Police - Penketh Police Station | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest M&S ATM | 110 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 10.0 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 480 m² | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | The Jousting Field 3,180 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,570 m² | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Battle of Winwick (also known as Battle of Red Bank) 1648, a registered battlefield, 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east. 1 listed building is 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 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Jacklegs Plantation | Wood | 420 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Little Moss Wood | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Seed's Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Mary Ann Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Bank Quay Reach | Tidal water | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south |
| Richmond Bank | Wetland | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 2 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 8 |
8 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip (Westbrook) CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Callands Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Dallam Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westbrook Old Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer WA5 7WG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Ikea Ltd WA5 7TY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Gemini Services (GB) Ltd WA5 7TY | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd WA5 7TY | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Next Retail Ltd WA5 7TY | Retailers - other | 320 m | Exempt | |
| McDonalds Restaurant WA5 7TY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd WA5 7TY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 31 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (44).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 4 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 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
- Food hygiene ratings Aldi Stores Ltd (retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets, WA5 7TY) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 15 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WA5 3AX: 2 addresses of 18 in the postcode
- WA5 7TY: 2 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- WA5 7WG: 2 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- WA2 8UD: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
- WA5 7YA: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
All the streets in WA2, 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.