Shaw Street Culcheth, Warrington
27 addresses across 4 postcodes (WA3), about 250 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42203616.
- Sales: 32 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £220,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 6, E: 1).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are 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 C; Band D in Warrington costs £2,448 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 77% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Glazebrook, about 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Birchwood Forest Park, is about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 23 to 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Culcheth Medical Centre, about 890 m (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £189,000 | £170,000 | £208,000 |
| 2018 | 4 | £273,000 | £200,000 | £416,500 |
| 2017 | 4 | £195,500 | £160,000 | £250,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £128,000 | £128,000 | £128,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £252,000 | £252,000 | £252,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £172,000 | £172,000 | £172,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2007 | 3 | £150,000 | £124,000 | £157,500 |
| 2005 | 2 | £133,000 | £119,000 | £147,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2023 | 10 WA3 5EX | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2022 | 45 WA3 5EU | Terraced | £245,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 47 WA3 5EU | Terraced | £208,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2021 | 41 WA3 5EU | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2018 | 36 WA3 5EU | Semi-detached | £288,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2018 | 39 WA3 5EU | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2018 | 24 WA3 5EX | Semi-detached | £258,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2018 | 29 WA3 5EX | Detached | £416,500 | |
| 20 Dec 2017 | 43 WA3 5EU | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2017 | 45 WA3 5EU | Terraced | £191,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2017 | 38 WA3 5EU | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2017 | 28 WA3 5EX | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2016 | 43 WA3 5EU | Terraced | £128,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2015 | 32 WA3 5EU | Semi-detached | £252,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2014 | 45 WA3 5EU | Terraced | £172,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2013 | 49 WA3 5EU | Semi-detached | £92,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2012 | 51 WA3 5EU | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2007 | 45 WA3 5EU | Terraced | £157,500 | |
| 30 Nov 2007 | 39 WA3 5EU | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2007 | 47 WA3 5EU | Terraced | £124,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2005 | 24 WA3 5EX | Semi-detached | £147,000 | |
| 18 May 2005 | 47 WA3 5EU | Terraced | £119,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2004 | 26 WA3 5EX | Semi-detached | £161,500 | |
| 20 Jan 2004 | 26 WA3 5EX | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2002 | 39 WA3 5EU | Terraced | £72,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 14 WA3 5EX | Detached | £149,950 | |
| 3 May 2002 | 22 WA3 5EX | Semi-detached | £99,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2001 | 51 WA3 5EU | Semi-detached | £68,000 | |
| 4 May 2001 | 20 WA3 5EX | Semi-detached | £86,000 | |
| 21 Aug 1998 | 36 WA3 5EU | Semi-detached | £70,000 | |
| 26 Feb 1996 | 30 WA3 5EX | Semi-detached | £46,500 | |
| 5 Jan 1996 | 45 WA3 5EU | Terraced | £52,500 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 99 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (11); House, mid-terrace (3); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1930-1949 (4); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14); rented (social) (1); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (34% of about 1,410 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 (380 m)
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 8 March 2027 to 26 March 2027: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (major (paa) works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 24 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 5EX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| WA3 5EU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
| WA3 5SH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 5 / 9 | unlikely |
| WA3 5SW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 27 addresses are between 23 m and 24 m above sea level (24 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA3 5EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA3 5EX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA3 5SH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA3 5SW | 100% | 77% | 77% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Glazebrook 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Birchwood 437,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Irlam 262,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BP Garage Culcheth | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Leigh Bus Station | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 19.1 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Culcheth Medical Centre | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Village Dental Practice | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Padgate House, Community Hospital | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Constabulary | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Esso Greyhound, East Lancs Road Cashzone | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Birchwood Forest Park 28 ha | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.0 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,430 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Woods | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Hitchfield Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Wellfield Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Pestfurlong Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Hope Carr | Wetland | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north |
| Taylor's Hole | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 27 |
14 of the street's 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culcheth High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Culcheth Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Newchurch Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 670 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 |
| Twiss Green Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pack Horse WA3 5ET | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Rokka Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine WA3 5SW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Londis Culcheth WA3 5SW | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Culcheth Sports Club (The Daten) WA3 5SH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Le Brunch Sandwich Bar WA3 5SJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Jo Joe's Carribbean takeaway WA3 5DL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Layla Lebanese Restaurant WA3 5SJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Sep 2025 |
| West Coast Wines WA3 5DJ | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Culcheth Charcoal Grill WA3 5DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Through The Grapevine Wine WA3 5DJ | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| The Culcheth Arms WA3 5DL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| The Raj WA3 4EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Co op WA3 4EG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (16); On or near Ribchester Gardens (9); On or near Shaw Street (5); On or near Walton Road (3); On or near Parsonage Walk (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 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) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 8 March 2027 to 26 March 2027 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Through The Grapevine Wine (retailers - other, WA3 5DJ) newly listed: Exempt found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WA3 5EX: 14 addresses
- WA3 5EU: 11 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- WA3 5SH: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
- WA3 5SW: 1 address of 29 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ribchester Gardens · Avon Road · Sawley Close · Walton Road · Bollin Close · Parsonage Walk · Thames Road · Paythorne Close · Ribble Close · Derwent Close · Charnock Road · Weaver Road
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.