Queens Drive Warrington
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (WA4), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42203523.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £361,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2, E: 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 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 Warrington Central, about 2.8 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Pilling Gardens, is about 70 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Latchford Medical Centre, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £361,500 | £361,500 | £361,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £212,000 | £212,000 | £212,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £139,500 | £139,500 | £139,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £128,000 | £128,000 | £128,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £87,300 | £87,300 | £87,300 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2022 | 5 WA4 2LB | Semi-detached | £361,500 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Aug 2012 | 5 WA4 2LB | Semi-detached | £212,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Feb 2011 | 8 WA4 2LB | Semi-detached | £270,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Aug 2009 | 4 WA4 2LB | Semi-detached | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Jan 2006 | 9 WA4 2LB | Semi-detached | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Jan 2005 | 5 WA4 2LB | Semi-detached | £205,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jun 2003 | 2 WA4 2LB | Semi-detached | £139,500 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Sep 1999 | 7 WA4 2LB | Semi-detached | £128,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 8 WA4 2LB | Semi-detached | £87,300 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 102 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1930-1949 (3); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 (38% 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)
- 1 Dover Road, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 1NB, permissioned (290 m)
- Latchford Car and Van Sales, 741 Knutsford Road, Latchford, WA4 1JY, not permissioned (350 m)
- Beers Building Co, Station Road, Latchford, WA4 2AD, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Beers Building Co, Station Road, Latchford, WA4 2AD, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Land adjacent St Heath Fire Station, Ackers Road, Stockton Heath, WA4 2 JB, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Richmonds Recreation and Social Club, Richmond Street, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 1NS, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Raddon Court, Lower Wash Lane, Manor Industrial Estate, Cheshire, Warrington, WA4 1PL, not permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Brook Place, Knutsford Road, Warrington, WA4 1PH, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 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 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA4 2LB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| WA4 2LD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA4 2LB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA4 2LD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Warrington Central 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Padgate 118,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Warrington Bank Quay 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pilling Gardens Grappenhall | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Warrington Car Park | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 18.8 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Latchford Medical Centre | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Click Trading | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Latchford Dental Practice | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Stockton Heath Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food The Bridges Latchford, Knutsford Road Cashzone | 340 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pilling Gardens 2,880 m² | 70 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 620 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2.0 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman settlement at Wilderspool, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman settlement at Wilderspool | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Feeder | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Miles's Bite | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| The Dingle | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| The Gorse | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Grey Mist | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Bank Quay Reach | Tidal water | 4.8 km (3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 10 |
9 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 590 m (0.4 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 |
| Alderman Bolton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 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 |
| Bradshaw Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grappenhall St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thelwall Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Monica's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Priestley College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria House WA4 2EN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Heathfield Residential Home Ltd WA4 2EL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Toast WA4 1LT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Chinese Garden WA4 1JY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Pennies WA4 1JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Pizza Hut WA4 1JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Latchford Charcoal Grill WA4 1JR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Monia's Cakes WA4 1JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Bilash WA4 1JW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Thai Supermarket WA4 1JW | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Pamadoro Pizzeria WA4 1JY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Zalos Latchford WA4 1JW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Arlington House Residential Care Home WA4 2EA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Latchford Sub-Post Office WA4 1JY | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Roma's WA4 1LU | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Knutsford Old Road (12); On or near Queens Drive (4); On or near Victoria Road (4); On or near Newlands Road (2); On or near Hunts Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 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) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, semi-detached (lodged 20 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Heathfield Park · Knutsford Old Road · Knutsford Road · Marlfield Road · Greenbank Road · Barton Avenue · Victoria Road · Tudor Close · Newlands Road · Alexandra Road · Hunts Lane · Cross Lane
All the streets in WA4 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.