Robins Lane Wigshaw, Warrington
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (WA3), about 160 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 42204060.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 1995 the median was £110,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, G: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 F; 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 4.1 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Birchwood Forest Park, is about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 34 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Culcheth Medical Centre, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 1,050 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2022 | CLAREMONT FARM WA3 4AE | Other | £445,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Jan 2020 | RAVENGLASS WA3 4AE | Detached | £422,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Dec 2019 | WIGSHAW COTTAGE, 1 WA3 4AE | Detached | £402,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Dec 1995 | WIGSHAW COTTAGE, 1 WA3 4AE | Detached | £110,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 136 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: before 1900 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2); owner-occupied (1).
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 F (25% of about 550 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: yes, Warrington.
Listed buildings
- WIGSHAW HOUSE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Howards Transport Limited, Robins Lane, Culcheth, WA3 4AE, not permissioned (40 m)
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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA3 4AE | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA3 4AB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 34 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA3 4AB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA3 4AE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Birchwood 437,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Padgate 118,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Glazebrook 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Glaziers Lane Wigshaw | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Leigh Bus Station | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 3.1 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 20.1 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Culcheth Medical Centre | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tims & Parker Pharmacy | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hob Hey Lane Dental Practice | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Padgate House, Community Hospital | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Constabulary | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Rontec - Lanehead Cashzone | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Birchwood Forest Park 28 ha | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 690 m² | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.7 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,430 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Battle of Winwick (also known as Battle of Red Bank) 1648, a registered battlefield, 4.9 km (3.1 miles) west. 7 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 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pagoda Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Wellfield Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Hitchfield Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Pestfurlong Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Houghton Green Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Hope Carr | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newchurch Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m (0.4 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 |
| St Lewis Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Twiss Green Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Culcheth High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Croft Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Culcheth Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Sheep WA3 4AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Partridge Lakes Cafe WA3 4AQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wigshaw Lane (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 1% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 13% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 21% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 35% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 33% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Nearby streets
Wigshaw Lane · Pendle Gardens · Swinhoe Place
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.