Wayside Close Lymm, Warrington
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (WA13), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42203778.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £750,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2, F: 1).
- Flood: 3 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 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 is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 42 to 44 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Lakeside Surgery, about 80 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 57% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £750,000 | £750,000 | £750,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £535,000 | £535,000 | £535,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £169,000 | £169,000 | £169,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £129,000 | £129,000 | £129,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 2025 | 5 WA13 0NG | Detached | £750,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Jan 2021 | 2 WA13 0NG | Detached | £535,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Oct 2015 | 8 WA13 0NG | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2000 | 1 WA13 0NG | Detached | £169,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Jul 1997 | 1 WA13 0NG | Detached | £129,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 150 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 (20% of about 870 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)
- Lymm Hall, Rectory Lane, Lymm, Warrington, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Tennis Courts at Manor Road, Manor Road, Lymm, WA13 0AU, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- East Wing, Lymm Hall, Rectory Lane, Lymm, Warrington, WA13 0AJ, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Lymm Rugby Football Club, Crouchley Lane, Lymm, Warrington, WA13 0AT, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- MSBS Joinery Site, Star Lane, Lymm, WA13 9LN, permissioned (890 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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA13 0NG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA13 0NQ | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 42 m and 44 m above sea level (43 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA13 0NG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA13 0NQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Birchwood 437,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Padgate 118,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Glazebrook 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Welfare Centre Lymm | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Henry Street Car Park | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 14 km (8.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Lakeside Surgery | 80 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Cross Pharmacy | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Solutions LTD | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Padgate House, Community Hospital | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Constabulary | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Lymm, Lymm Warrington Cheshire | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 15 ha | 130 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,240 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.2 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 9,130 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Two cockpits 125m west of Lymm Hall, a scheduled monument, 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 32 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Two cockpits 125m west of Lymm Hall | Scheduled monument | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Lymm Hall moated site and ice house | Scheduled monument | 620 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Lymm Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 640 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Lymm Cross | Listed building, Grade I | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lymm Dam | Lake or reservoir | 240 m south-east |
| Lower Dam | Lake or reservoir | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| The Gorse | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Statham Pools | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Big Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree School | Primary | 2–11 | 390 m | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Statham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ravenbank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lymm High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oughtrington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Day Nursery WA13 0QQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Coffee Trailer WA13 0QG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 4 Good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Kids Planet WA13 0NA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Crown Inn WA13 0DJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Co op WA13 0NU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Brookfield Residential Home WA13 0PZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Sanctuary Cafe WA13 0QL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Keate House Residential Home WA13 0QL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Elm Tree Road (4); On or near Hunts Field Close (2); On or near Lady Acre Close (1); On or near Parkwood Close (1); On or near Wayside Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 49% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 57% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Reggies Lymm (restaurant/cafe/canteen, ) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Oaklands Drive · Parkwood Close · Lady Acre Close · Elm Tree Road · Baycliffe · Elm Tree Avenue · Church Road · Hunts Field Close · Cherry Tree Avenue · Brookfield Cottages · Dingle Bank Close · Booths Hill Close
All the streets in WA13 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.