Thames Close Warrington
14 addresses across 1 postcode (WA2), about 30 m long. USRN 42201660.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7).
- Flood: 2 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 A; 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 Padgate, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Peel Hall Park, is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fearnhead Cross Med.ctr., about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 20% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 174 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (5); 1991-1995 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5).
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 A (83% of about 590 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)
- Houghton Hall, Greenwood Crescent, Orford, WA2 0DT, not permissioned (120 m)
- Capesthorne Road Council Depot, Capesthorne Road, Orford, WA2 0JE, not permissioned (240 m)
- Radley Cottage, Radley Lane, Houghton Green, Warrington, WA2 0SZ, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Orford Farm, School Road, Orford, WA2 9BW, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Blackburn Arms PH, Orford Green, Orford, Warrington, WA2 8PL, 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 11 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA2 0FG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Padgate 118,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Warrington Central 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Birchwood 437,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Meteor Crescent Blackbrook | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | M6 Motorway Carpark | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 20.3 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fearnhead Cross Med.ctr. | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest G J Houghton Dental Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Padgate House, Community Hospital | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Constabulary | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Warrington Orford Cashzone | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Peel Hall Park 9.4 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 640 m² | 20 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.4 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,450 m² | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Battle of Winwick (also known as Battle of Red Bank) 1648, a registered battlefield, 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-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 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Radley Common | Wood | 610 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Radley Plantation | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Houghton Green Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Miles's Bite | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| The Feeder | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Coney Grove Woods | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 14 |
3 of the street's 14 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 Bridget's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brook Acre Community Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Padgate Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cinnamon Brow Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Warrington and Vale Royal College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radley Luncheon Club WA2 0DU | Other catering premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Fun Friday Social WA2 0DU | Other catering premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily WA2 0EQ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2024 |
| The Greenwood Fryer WA2 0EQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Greenwood Hotel WA2 0EQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| The Snack Stop WA2 0JE | Mobile caterer | 230 m | 4 Good | 16 Nov 2025 |
| Bargain Booze WA2 9LW | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Nice Express Cafe WA2 9LW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 4 Good | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Wok Inn WA2 9NA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Poplars Kebab and Pizza House WA2 9LW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Waterfields Choice WA2 9LW | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Poplars Ave Post Office WA2 9LW | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Best Go Local Express WA2 9NA | Retailers - other | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Co-Operative WA2 9LN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Well Pharmacy WA2 9LN | Retailers - other | 370 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 91 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bittern Close (28); On or near Whitby Avenue (27); On or near Capesthorne Road (15); On or near Humber Road (15); On or near Tyne Close (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 20% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 74% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 88% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- WA2 0FG: 14 addresses
Nearby streets
Cherwell Close · Meteor Crescent · Fairbrother Crescent · Sandalwood Close · Halifax Close · Medway Close · Humber Road · Severn Close · Catterall Avenue · Greenwood Crescent · Whittaker Avenue · Whitby Avenue
All the streets in WA2 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.