Willow Close Lymm, Warrington
8 addresses across 1 postcode (WA13), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 42202913.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £675,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, D: 1, E: 1, F: 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 D; 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 4.4 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 120 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 15 to 16 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brookfield Surgery, about 310 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 55% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £675,000 | £575,000 | £775,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £750,000 | £750,000 | £750,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £493,000 | £371,000 | £615,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £158,500 | £158,500 | £158,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2024 | 6 WA13 9DL | Detached | £775,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2024 | 4 WA13 9DL | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2020 | 5 WA13 9DL | Detached | £750,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2019 | 6 WA13 9DL | Detached | £371,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2019 | 1 WA13 9DL | Detached | £615,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Sep 2008 | 4 WA13 9DL | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2003 | 1 WA13 9DL | Detached | £220,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Mar 1999 | 7 WA13 9DL | Detached | £158,500 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 138 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4); House, detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 2007 onwards (1); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (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 D (27% of about 620 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)
- East Wing, Lymm Hall, Rectory Lane, Lymm, Warrington, WA13 0AJ, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Lymm Hall, Rectory Lane, Lymm, Warrington, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Land south of Rushgreen Road (East Site), Lymm, Warrington, WA13 9PR, permissioned (790 m (0.5 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 8 addresses are between 15 m and 16 m above sea level (16 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA13 9DL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Birchwood 437,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Glazebrook 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Padgate 118,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Reddish Lane Lymm | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Henry Street Car Park | 370 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brookfield Surgery | 310 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Cross Pharmacy | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Solutions LTD | 390 m |
| Hospital | Padgate House, Community Hospital | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Constabulary | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Lymm, Lymm Warrington Cheshire | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,610 m² | 120 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 15 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,840 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.6 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 140 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 23 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lymm Cross, a listed building (Grade I), 410 m (0.3 miles) south. 29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lymm Cross | Listed building, Grade I | 410 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Two cockpits 125m west of Lymm Hall | Scheduled monument | 600 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Lymm Hall moated site and ice house | Scheduled monument | 620 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Lymm Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 630 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Rixton Old Hall moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Dam | Lake or reservoir | 550 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Lymm Dam | Lake or reservoir | 930 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Statham Pools | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Rixton Junction | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Lower Helsdale Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenbank Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cherry Tree School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Statham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oughtrington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| Lymm High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulls Head WA13 0HU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2018 |
| The Golden Fleece WA13 0HR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 4 Good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| The Brewery Tap WA13 0AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Lymm Fish Bar WA13 0HU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Lara Patisserie WA13 0HU | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Zalos cafe lymm WA13 0HR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Saddlers Arms - Wine Bar WA13 0AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2018 |
| Eighteen The Cross WA13 0HU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Statham Manor Care centre WA13 9NL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Lymm Fish & Chips WA13 0AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2024 |
| The Wine Kitchen Ltd WA13 0HU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Chia Tapas Bar WA13 0HU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Lymm Youth and Community Centre WA13 0AB | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2026 |
| Tipsy Business Bar WA13 0LJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| The Coffee House Lymm WA13 0LJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lymmhay Lane (2); On or near New Road (2); On or near Brook Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 64% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 55% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Reggies Lymm (restaurant/cafe/canteen, ) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Cuppello's (restaurant/cafe/canteen, WA13 0AB) is no longer listed; it was rated 1 Major improvement necessary found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WA13 9DL: 8 addresses
Nearby streets
Brooklyn Drive · Lymmhay Lane · Yew Tree Close · Dane Bank Road East · Dane Bank Road · Brook Road · Millbank · New Road · Lymm Quay · The Cross · Dairy Farm Close · The Cross
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.