Winwick Road Warrington
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (WA2), about 110 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 42261182.
- 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 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 Warrington Central, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 360 m away, and Orford Park (15 hectares) is about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Parkview Medical Centre, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 24% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 175 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 A (82% of about 1,690 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)
- The Bells, Longshaw Street, Warrington, WA5 0DE, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Blackburn Arms PH, Orford Green, Orford, Warrington, WA2 8PL, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- The Corner House, 98 Sandy Lane, Warrington, WA2 9HX, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Orford Farm, School Road, Orford, WA2 9BW, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA2 8DB | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA2 8JE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 9 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA2 8DB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA2 8JE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Warrington Central 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Warrington Bank Quay 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Padgate 118,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Winwick Road College Longford | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Winwick street car park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 18.7 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkview Medical Centre | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Orford Jubilee Pharmacy | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bupa Dental | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 180 m |
| Police station | Warrington Police Station | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,560 m² | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Orford Park 15 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,070 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bewsey Old Hall moated site, fishpond and connecting channel, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bewsey Old Hall moated site, fishpond and connecting channel | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Battle of Winwick (also known as Battle of Red Bank) 1648 | Registered battlefield | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Twig Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Bog Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Seed's Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Mary Ann Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Bank Quay Reach | Tidal water | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
| Richmond Bank | Wetland | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington and Vale Royal College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| Beamont Collegiate Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Warrington St Ann's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dallam Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sandy Lane Nursery and Forest School | Nursery | 2–4 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Aldridge UTC Warrington | Secondary | 14–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Beamont Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bewsey Lodge Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco WA2 8JE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 110 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2023 |
| Asda Express PFS Longford Bridge WA2 8HZ | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2023 |
| The Bar WA2 8JJ | Mobile caterer | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Starbucks WA2 8TW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Viet Nam WA2 8QB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Easy Go Vape WA2 8QB | Retailers - other | 220 m | Exempt | |
| Tetley Walker Sports and Social Club WA2 8PU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Stanley Wine Shop WA2 9QP | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Aleef Indian Takeaway WA2 9QP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Nok's Thai Kitchen WA2 9PA | Mobile caterer | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Home Bargains WA2 8TW | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Iceland Foods Limited WA2 8TW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Dunelm (Soft Furnishings) Ltd. WA2 8TW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Curry's PC World WA2 8TW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 |
| Shoplifting | 37 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Bicycle theft | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hospital (62); On or near Petrol Station (39); On or near Further/Higher Educational Building (33); On or near Parking Area (20); On or near Floyd Drive (20).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 24% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 62% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 16% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | under 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 2 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 Aleef Indian Takeaway (takeaway/sandwich shop, WA2 9QP) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 19 October 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Collegiate Road · Floyd Drive · Athlone Road · Long Lane · Winwick Road · Winwick Road · Eagle Park Drive · Gough Avenue · Grace 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.