Windmill Lane Warrington
21 addresses across 2 postcodes (WA4), about 340 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 42200375.
- Sales: 25 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £1,950,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 5, D: 2, E: 4, F: 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 G; 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 Warrington Bank Quay, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Dudlows Green Park, is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 64 to 71 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Stockton Heath Med.centre, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 58% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £1,950,000 | £1,950,000 | £1,950,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £1,750,000 | £1,750,000 | £1,750,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £590,000 | £590,000 | £590,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £695,000 | £650,000 | £1,050,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £925,000 | £925,000 | £925,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £940,000 | £420,000 | £1,300,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £800,000 | £800,000 | £800,000 |
| 2010 | 5 | £672,000 | £361,250 | £1,600,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £785,000 | £785,000 | £785,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £1,363,750 | £837,500 | £1,890,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £885,000 | £885,000 | £885,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2022 | MERRICOURT WA4 5JP | Detached | £1,950,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2020 | DANE HOUSE WA4 5JP | Detached | £1,750,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2018 | HILLCLIFFE WA4 5JN | Semi-detached | £590,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2017 | KINGSLEY WA4 5JN | Detached | £1,050,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2017 | STONE COTTAGE WA4 5JP | Detached | £650,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2017 | THE BUNGALOW WA4 5JN | Detached | £695,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2015 | HIGH LAND WA4 5JP | Detached | £925,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2014 | BYREWORTH WA4 5JN | Detached | £940,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Aug 2014 | DANE HOUSE WA4 5JP | Detached | £1,300,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2014 | HIDEAWAY WA4 5JN | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2012 | KINGSLEY WA4 5JN | Detached | £800,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2010 | HILLCLIFFE WA4 5JN | Semi-detached | £590,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2010 | OAK LODGE, 1 WA4 5JN | Semi-detached | £361,250 | |
| 9 Apr 2010 | THE BEECHES, 10 WA4 5JP | Detached | £1,600,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2010 | BYREWORTH WA4 5JN | Detached | £672,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2010 | DANE HOUSE WA4 5JP | Detached | £900,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2009 | KINGSLEY LODGE WA4 5JN | Detached | £785,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2008 | DANE HOUSE WA4 5JP | Detached | £837,500 | |
| 31 Oct 2008 | MERRICOURT WA4 5JP | Detached | £1,890,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2007 | KINGSLEY LODGE WA4 5JN | Detached | £885,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2006 | KINGSLEY LODGE WA4 5JN | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2005 | THE BEECHES, 10 WA4 5JP | Detached | £1,000,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2004 | KINGSLEY WA4 5JN | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2004 | HILLCLIFFE WA4 5JN | Semi-detached | £428,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2003 | MOLE END WA4 5JP | Detached | £160,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 352 m². Most common: House, detached (9); House, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1900-1929 (4); before 1900 (3); 2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
- Byreworth, Windmill Lane, Appleton
- Dane House, Windmill Lane, Appleton
- Hillcliffe, Windmill Lane, Appleton
- Kingsley, Windmill Lane, Appleton
- Kingsley Lodge, Windmill Lane, Appleton
- Merricourt, Windmill Lane, Appleton
- St. Annes, Windmill Lane, Appleton
- Stone Cottage, Windmill Lane, Appleton
- The Bungalow, Windmill Lane, Appleton
- Thorncar, Windmill Lane, Appleton
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 G (25% of about 770 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)
- 181 London Road, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 5BJ, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Broomfields, Bridge Lane, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 3AT, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Bridgewater House and Depot, Off Sandy Lane, Stockton Heath, WA4 2AY, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 18 August 2026: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, Utility asset works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway, verge (minor works)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA4 5JN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA4 5JP | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 64 m and 71 m above sea level (69 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA4 5JN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA4 5JP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Warrington Bank Quay 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Warrington Central 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Warrington West 389,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Windmill Lane Appleton | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand B | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Village Hotel Warrington Car Park Pre Book | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 18 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stockton Heath Med.centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Walton Road Dental | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Cheshire Hospital | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Stockton Heath Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Bridge Lane Stores, Appleton | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Dudlows Green Park 2.5 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 570 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stockton Heath Allotment Park 1.4 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman settlement at Wilderspool, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) north. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman settlement at Wilderspool | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Firs | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) west |
| The Dingle | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Appleton Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Bank Quay Reach | Tidal water | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
| Richmond Bank | Wetland | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
| Keckwick Hill | Hill | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 21 |
7 of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Monica's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Broomfields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Cobbs Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Stockton Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Golf Club - Shop WA4 5HR | Retailers - other | 320 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Windmill Close (15); On or near Windmill Lane (1); On or near Highwood Road (1); On or near Quarry Lane (1); On or near St Matthews Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 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) | 58% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 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 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
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
St Mary's Close · Cambridge Gardens · Windmill Close · Field Lane · Burfield Drive · Quarry Lane · Highwood Road · St Matthews Close · Red Lane · Delphfields Road · London Road · Hall Drive
All the streets in WA4 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.