Area Info for Birchwood (Cheshire)

Birchwood, Cheshire, UK

Birchwood is a residential and commercial area located within the Metropolitan Borough of Warrington in Cheshire, England. It is situated to the east of Warrington town centre and is known for its modern housing developments, shopping facilities, and community amenities.

History and Development

The area of Birchwood has seen significant development since the late 20th century, transforming from a rural landscape into a thriving suburb. The development of Birchwood was part of broader urban expansion efforts aimed at accommodating population growth and economic development in the Warrington region.

Facilities and Amenities

Birchwood boasts a range of facilities including the Birchwood Shopping Centre, which offers retail outlets, supermarkets, and dining options. The area also features parks, leisure centres, and sports facilities that serve the local community.

Transport Links

Transport connectivity is good, with Birchwood being served by the Birchwood railway station providing direct links to Warrington, Manchester, and Liverpool. The area is also accessible via major road networks, including the M62 motorway, facilitating travel to surrounding cities and regions.

Community and Education

The community in Birchwood is diverse, with various local schools, community centres, and organisations supporting residents. The area is known for its family-friendly environment and active community life.

Economy and Employment

Birchwood has a mix of retail, service, and light industrial businesses. The presence of the shopping centre and business parks provides employment opportunities for residents and attracts visitors from neighbouring areas.
Education
School
Locking Stumps Community Primary School0.26 miles
Glover Road, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7PH
Birchwood Community High School0.42 miles
Brock Road, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7PT
Birchwood CofE Primary School0.60 miles
The Mount, Admirals Road, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6QG
New Horizons School1.13 miles
Fallowfield Grove, Padgate, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0QQ
Gorse Covert Primary School1.14 miles
Gorse Covert Road, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6TS
Cinnamon Brow CofE Primary School1.33 miles
Perth Close, Fearnhead, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0SF
Woolston CofE Aided Primary School1.36 miles
Epping Drive, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4QL
Christ Church CofE Primary School Padgate1.47 miles
Station Road, Padgate, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0QJ
St Peter's Catholic Primary School1.48 miles
Hillock Lane, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4PQ
King's Leadership Academy Warrington1.50 miles
Hillock Lane, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4PF
Croft Primary School1.53 miles
Mustard Lane, Croft, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7DG
University Academy Warrington1.55 miles
Insall Road, Padgate, Warrington, WA2 0LN
Woolston Community Primary School1.58 miles
Barnfield Road, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4NW
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School1.64 miles
Capesthorne Road, Poulton-with-Fearnhead, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0ER
St Lewis Catholic Primary School1.65 miles
Mustard Lane, Croft, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7BD
Woolston Brook School1.65 miles
Green Lane, Padgate, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4JL
Health
Clinic
Spencer House0.60 miles
Unit 83, Dewhurst Road, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7PG
Padgate House Residential Care1.49 miles
Vulcan Close, Padgate, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0HL
Culcheth Clinic2.00 miles
Jackson Avenue, Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 4DZ
Harrison Centre2.23 miles
Boulting Avenue,, WA2 9AR
Partnerships in Care Arbury Court2.69 miles
Townfield Lane, Winwick, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8TR
Kleyn Ultrasound Helsby Street Medical Centre2.74 miles
2 Helsby Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 3AW
Fairhaven Unit 2.76 miles
12 Birch Avenue,, WA2 9TN
Fairhaven Young Peoples Unit2.76 miles
Birch Avenue, Winwick, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 9TN
St Marys Hospital (St George Healthcare Group)2.80 miles
St. Marys Hospital, Floyd Drive, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8DB
Health Services At Wolves3.25 miles
Martin Dawes Stand, Halliwell Jones Stadium, Winwick Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7NE
Hollins Park3.31 miles
Hollins Lane, Winwick, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8WA
Lymm Childrens Centre3.44 miles
Lymm Library, Davies Way, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0QW
Wakefield House3.48 miles
Guardian Street, Guardian St, Warrington, Warrington, WA5 1GH
Warrington IAPT3.49 miles
51 Bewsey Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7JQ
Bath Street Health And Wellbeing Centre3.66 miles
Legh Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1UG
Kleyn Ultrasound Springfield Medical Centre3.66 miles
Bath Street Health & Wellbeing Cent, Legh Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1UG
GP
Dr Redfearn S W & Partners0.51 miles
15 Benson Road, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7PJ
Fearnhead Cross Medical Centre1.49 miles
25 Fearnhead Cross, Fearnhead, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0HD
Woolston Surgery1.58 miles
Woolston Neighbourhood Hub, Hall Road, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4PN
Dr Reynolds PA and Partners1.59 miles
Padgate Medical Centre, 12 Station Road, Padgate, Warrington, WA2 0RX
Dr Wadsworth M R & Partners1.65 miles
The Surgery, 28 Holes Lane, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4NE
CCA Care Partnership Culcheth2.00 miles
Jackson Avenue, Culcheth, Warrington, WA3 4DZ
Culcheth Medical Centre2.07 miles
Thompson Avenue, Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 4EB
Dr J A Booth and Partners2.52 miles
Green Bank Surgery, 274 Manchester Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 3RB
Dr Napier JE and Partners2.52 miles
Manchester Road Medical Centre, 280 Manchester Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 3RB
Fairfield Surgery2.52 miles
278 Manchester Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 3RB
Dr's M & A Bhatnagar2.73 miles
Parkview Medical Practice, Orford Jubilee Park Health Centre, Orford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8HE
Eric Moore Partnership - Orford Park Branch Medical Practice2.73 miles
Orford Jubilee Hub, Jubilee Way, Orford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8HE
Dr Malkhandi AD and Partners2.73 miles
Jubilee Way, Orford, Warrington, Cheshire, Cheshire, WA2 8HE
Helsby Street Medical Centre2.74 miles
2 Helsby Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 3AW
The Quays2.95 miles
235 Thelwall New Road, Grappenhall, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 2XT
Dr Wadsworth & Partners3.00 miles
The Surgery, 1 Manchester Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 3AD
Hospital
Hollins Park Hospital - HQ3.31 miles
Hollins Park House, Hollins Lane, Winwick, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8WA
Hollins Park Hospital3.31 miles
Hollins Lane, Winwick, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8WA
Warrington Hospital3.92 miles
Warrington Hospital, Lovely Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1QG
Newton Community Hospital4.67 miles
Bradlegh Road, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 8RB
Leigh Infirmary5.71 miles
The Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1HS
Spire Cheshire Hospital6.21 miles
Fir Tree Close, Stretton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4LU
Trafford General Hospital6.86 miles
Moorside Road,, M41 5SL
Altrincham General Hospital7.66 miles
Market Street,, WA14 1PE
Recovery First Widnes7.85 miles
Bennett, Widnes, WA8 0GT
St Helens Hospital7.95 miles
Marshalls Cross Road, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3DA
Peasley Cross Hospital7.95 miles
Marshalls Cross Road, Peasley Cross,, WA9 3DA
Priory Hospital Altrincham9.16 miles
Rappax Road, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 0NX
Salford Royal9.58 miles
Salford Royal, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD
Scott Clinic9.63 miles
Rainhill Road,, WA9 5BD
Halton General Hospital9.69 miles
Hospital Way, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2DA
Oaklands Hospital9.80 miles
19 Lancaster Road, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 8AQ
Pharmacy
The Co-Operative Pharmacy0.58 miles
28 Benson Road, Birchwood Centre, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7PQ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy1.49 miles
14-15 Insall Road, Fearnhead Cross, Warrington, WA2 0HD
Lloydspharmacy1.58 miles
1 Station Road, Padgate, Warrington, WA2 0PD
Lloydspharmacy1.83 miles
22 Manchester Road, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 3PP
Tims and Parker Pharmacy2.00 miles
Culcheth Clinic, Jackson Avenue, Culcheth, Warrington, WA3 4DZ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.13 miles
96 Capesthorne Road, Orford Estate, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 9LN
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.16 miles
70/72 Lodge Drive, Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 4ER
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.52 miles
276 Manchester Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 3RB
Medicx Pharmacy2.53 miles
264 Manchester Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 3RB
Rowlands Pharmacy2.59 miles
2 Hallfields Road, Orford Park, Primary Care Resource Centre, Jubilee Way, Warrington, WA2 8DH
Faith Pharmacy2.73 miles
45 Cotswold Road, Orford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 9SF
Lloydspharmacy2.98 miles
52 Earl Street, Warrington,, WA2 7PW
Boots2.99 miles
19 Manchester Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 3AB
Sainsbury's Pharmacy3.09 miles
100 Church Street, Warrington, WA1 2TN
Rowlands Pharmacy3.19 miles
3 Thelwall Lane, Latchford, Warrington, WA4 1LJ
Sykes Chemist Ltd3.21 miles
158 Knutsford Road, Grappenhall, Warrington, WA4 2QU
Leisure
Park
RISLEY MOSS1.12 miles
PADDINGTON MEADOWS2.33 miles
RIXTON CLAY PITS2.39 miles
BRICKFIELD PARK3.13 miles
PENNINGTON FLASH4.50 miles
COLLIERS MOSS COMMON6.80 miles
DUNHAM MASSEY (Grade II* Listed)6.88 miles
SANKEY VALLEY PARK7.03 miles
THREE SISTERS7.10 miles
DARESBURY FIRS7.24 miles
OXMOOR WOOD7.41 miles
ARLEY HALL (Grade II* Listed)7.45 miles
LOW HALL PARK7.47 miles
ROSTHERNE MERE7.63 miles
DORCHESTER PARK7.70 miles
DOWNALL CROFT7.70 miles
Shop
Groceries
Costcutter Birchwood0.26 miles
Oakwood Gate Service Station, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6RW
Nisa Local0.26 miles
Locking Stumps Post Office, Glover Rd Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7PA
SPAR Risley0.56 miles
714 Warringon Rd, Risley, Cheshire, WA3 6AU
ASDA Birchwood0.58 miles
1 Dewhurst Road, Warrington, WA3 7PG
ALDI Birchwood Shopping Centre0.62 miles
Warrington, WA3 7PG
Co-op Warrington1.50 miles
Fearnhead Cross, WA2 0LN
SPAR Blackbrook1.68 miles
Spar Store, Harrier Road, Cheshire, WA2 0WN
Co-op Warrington1.79 miles
Holes Lane, WA1 4NB
Sainsbury's Culcheth2.07 miles
7 Common Lane, Culcheth, Warrington, WA3 4EH
Co-op Warrington2.09 miles
Culcheth, WA3 4EG
Co-op Warrington2.13 miles
Capesthorne Road, WA2 9LN
Tesco Warrington (Express)2.26 miles
Orford Green, Warrington, Warrington, Lancashire, WA2 8PB
Co-op Warrington2.32 miles
Padgate Lane, WA1 3SP
Tesco Warrington (Express)2.32 miles
Manchester Rd, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 3NJ
Co-op Warrington2.72 miles
Cotswold Road, WA2 9SF
ALDI Fordton Retail, Chiltern Rd2.83 miles
Warrington, WA2 9SX
Transport
Airport
Manchester Airport Terminal 210.96 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 111.30 miles
Manchester Airport11.37 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 311.49 miles
Liverpool John Lennon Airport14.68 miles
Blackpool International Airport32.33 miles
Bus Stop
Heathfield House (NW)0.08 miles
Carphone Warehouse (W)0.09 miles
Heather Close (SW)0.16 miles
Heather Close (NE)0.17 miles
Roberts Fold (NE)0.21 miles
Roberts Fold (SW)0.23 miles
Fire Station (NW)0.25 miles
Fire Station (SE)0.25 miles
Ordnance Avenue (NE)0.25 miles
Ordnance Avenue (SW)0.26 miles
Turf & Feather (NE)0.28 miles
Birchwood Park (N)0.30 miles
Thomson House (N)0.30 miles
Turf & Feather (SW)0.30 miles
Birchwood Park (S)0.30 miles
Thomson House (S)0.31 miles
Ferry Port
Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal19.30 miles
Liverpool Isle of Man & Dublin Terminal19.40 miles
Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle19.71 miles
Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal19.91 miles
Seacombe Ferry Terminal20.10 miles
Birkenhead Ferry Terminal20.20 miles
Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing39.85 miles
Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing39.98 miles
Heysham Ferry Terminal45.03 miles
Railway Station
Birchwood Rail Station0.71 miles
Padgate Rail Station1.65 miles
Glazebrook Rail Station2.87 miles
Warrington Central Rail Station3.41 miles
Warrington Bank Quay Rail Station3.96 miles
Irlam Rail Station4.01 miles
Newton-le-Willows Rail Station4.07 miles
Earlestown Rail Station4.90 miles
Sankey for Penketh Rail Station5.43 miles
Flixton Rail Station6.12 miles
Chassen Road Rail Station6.80 miles
St Helens Junction Rail Station7.10 miles
Bryn Rail Station7.22 miles
Urmston Rail Station7.41 miles
Garswood Rail Station7.45 miles
Atherton Rail Station7.63 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (WA3 6N*)
Number of Properties in Catchment476
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
5, BARHAM COURT
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6ND		£233,000
2025-06-19
terraced
freehold
7, WHITWORTH CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6PY		£195,000
2025-06-04
semidetached
freehold
6, BRAMSHILL CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6TZ		£220,000
2025-05-29
semidetached
freehold
9, WHITWORTH CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6PY		£205,000
2025-05-06
semidetached
freehold
109, DOVE CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6RZ		£172,000
2025-04-16
semidetached
leasehold
18, NELSON ROAD
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6NF		£75,000
2025-03-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
105, DOVE CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6RZ		£133,500
2025-03-27
terraced
leasehold
2, NELSON ROAD
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6NF		£225,000
2025-02-28
semidetached
freehold
32, HAMNETT COURT
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 7AG		£93,000
2024-08-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
84, MANSFIELD CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6RN		£60,000
2025-02-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
50, KEYES CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6RU		£292,500
2025-02-26
detached
freehold
19, FORBES CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6PP		£129,950
2025-01-31
terraced
freehold
9, DUNNOCK GROVE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6NW		£145,000
2025-01-28
terraced
freehold
26, KINGFISHER CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6RG		£175,000
2025-01-27
semidetached
freehold
25, LYSTER CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6QE		£147,500
2025-01-24
terraced
freehold
4, CURLEW GROVE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6NX		£140,000
2025-01-09
terraced
freehold
6, WOODHOUSE CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6QP		£180,000
2025-01-03
semidetached
leasehold
158, REDSHANK LANE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6RE		£90,000
2024-10-11
flatmaisonette
leasehold
101, MCCARTHY CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6RS		£170,000
2024-08-30
semidetached
freehold
26, ASHMORE CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6QY		£182,000
2024-08-20
semidetached
leasehold
4, WHITWORTH CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6PY		£240,000
2024-12-18
semidetached
freehold
69, HAMNETT COURT
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 7AG		£84,000
2024-12-16
flatmaisonette
leasehold
59, BRAMSHILL CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6TY		£262,000
2024-10-21
semidetached
freehold
12, MCCARTHY CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6RS		£124,000
2024-10-04
terraced
leasehold
50, DANIEL CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6QL		£242,500
2024-08-07
detached
leasehold
29, KEYES CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6RU		£215,000
2024-07-31
semidetached
leasehold
145, REDSHANK LANE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6RB		£150,000
2024-05-10
terraced
freehold
57, BRAMSHILL CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6TY		£190,000
2024-11-15
semidetached
freehold
89, DOVE CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6QH		£170,000
2024-11-08
semidetached
leasehold
68, KEYES CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6RX		£220,000
2024-10-29
semidetached
leasehold
3, WREN CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6RH		£144,000
2024-10-22
terraced
freehold
1, LINNET GROVE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6NT		£178,000
2024-10-15
terraced
freehold
8, NOBLE CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6PZ		£160,000
2024-10-11
semidetached
freehold
5, HAMNETT COURT
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 7AG		£96,000
2024-10-08
flatmaisonette
leasehold
10, DANIEL CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6QL		£147,500
2024-09-27
semidetached
freehold
22, WOODHOUSE CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6QP		£210,000
2024-08-22
semidetached
leasehold
36, NOBLE CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6PZ		£171,000
2024-08-20
terraced
freehold
18, JAY CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6QJ		£325,000
2024-08-20
detached
freehold
17, DOVE CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6QH		£192,000
2024-07-19
semidetached
leasehold
2, PENZANCE CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6ZP		£365,000
2024-07-17
detached
freehold
21, BARHAM COURT
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6ND		£175,250
2024-07-02
terraced
freehold
22, HAMNETT COURT
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 7AG		£82,000
2024-06-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
57, MANSFIELD CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6QN		£60,500
2024-06-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
53, WHITWORTH CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6PY		£174,000
2024-06-28
semidetached
freehold
5, HALLIDAY CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6QZ		£150,000
2024-06-20
semidetached
freehold
27, MANSFIELD CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6QN		£137,500
2024-05-17
semidetached
leasehold
86, BRAMSHILL CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6TZ		£200,000
2024-05-10
detached
freehold
12, KEYES CLOSE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6RU		£525
2024-04-17
otherPropertyType
freehold
783, WARRINGTON ROAD
RISLEY
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6AR		£276,000
2024-04-17
otherPropertyType
freehold
26, PIPIT LANE
BIRCHWOOD
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA3 6NY		£125,000
2024-04-12
semidetached
freehold
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