Marton Close Culcheth, Warrington
4 addresses across 1 postcode (WA3), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42203320.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £445,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 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 E; 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 4.8 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Pennington Flash Country Park, is about 3 km (1.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 27 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Culcheth Medical Centre, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £445,000 | £445,000 | £445,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £269,950 | £269,950 | £269,950 |
| 1998 | 1 | £98,000 | £98,000 | £98,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £117,500 | £117,500 | £117,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2017 | 3 WA3 4BU | Detached | £445,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2013 | 3 WA3 4BU | Detached | £380,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Sep 2006 | 1 WA3 4BU | Detached | £269,950 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Sep 1998 | 2 WA3 4BU | Detached | £98,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Mar 1996 | 3 WA3 4BU | Detached | £117,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 131 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 E (31% of about 710 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)
- Land Between Public House and 3 Church Lane, Culcheth, WA3 5DL, not permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Howards Transport Limited, Robins Lane, Culcheth, WA3 4AE, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
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
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 addresses are about 27 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA3 4BU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Birchwood 437,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Glazebrook 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Padgate 118,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Twiss Green Lane | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Leigh Bus Station | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 20.1 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Culcheth Medical Centre | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hob Hey Lane Dental Practice | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Padgate House, Community Hospital | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Constabulary | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Esso Greyhound, East Lancs Road Cashzone | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Pennington Flash Country Park 252 ha | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 690 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,430 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wellfield Wood | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Hitchfield Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Pagoda Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Pestfurlong Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Hope Carr | Wetland | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Taylor's Hole | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 4 | 4 |
None of the street's 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twiss Green Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 260 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newchurch Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Culcheth High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Culcheth Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Lewis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indi Ayan WA3 4HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Don Luigi WA3 4HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 4 Good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Oliver's WA3 4HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| K & S Platt WA3 4ER | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| McDee’s Cafe WA3 4ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 4 Good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Il Cortile WA3 4HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| RR News and off licence Ltd WA3 4ER | Retailers - other | 280 m | Exempt | |
| Waterfields Choice WA3 4EY | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Greenhalghs WA3 4ER | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Taphouse WA3 4ER | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2025 |
| WELL Pharmacy WA3 4ER | Retailers - other | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Cherry Tree WA3 4EX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Village Pizza WA3 4EW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Gustavo Terrace, Bar and Kitchen WA3 4EW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Martys Kitchen WA3 4EW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 4 Good | 18 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ellesmere Road (5); On or near Wirral Close (1); On or near Marton Close (1); On or near Burnham Close (1); On or near Chiltern Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 47% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 74% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 36% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 56% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 58% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 38% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
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
- WA3 4BU: 4 addresses
Nearby streets
Twiss Green Lane · Wirral Close · Heswall Avenue · Wellfield Road · Twiss Green Lane · Ellesmere Road · Bowden Close · Lawton Close · Chiltern Road · Burnham Close · Burton Close · Daisy Bank Mill 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.