Area Info for Daresbury (Cheshire)

About Daresbury, Cheshire

Daresbury is a village located in the county of Cheshire, England. It is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The village is known for its rural character and historical significance.

Historical Background

Daresbury has a rich history that dates back several centuries. It is notably associated with the poet Lewis Carroll, the author of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," who was born in the village in 1832. The village retains several historical buildings and landmarks that reflect its heritage.

Geography and Location

The village is located near the River Daresbury and is surrounded by agricultural land and countryside. It is approximately 10 miles west of Warrington and about 20 miles south of Liverpool, making it accessible to larger urban centres while maintaining a rural atmosphere.

Notable Places and Landmarks

One of the prominent landmarks in Daresbury is Daresbury Laboratory, a major scientific research facility operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council. The laboratory is known for its contributions to particle physics and scientific research.

The village also features historic churches, traditional pubs, and a village green that serve as focal points for the local community.

Community and Economy

Daresbury has a small but active community with local events and activities. The economy historically revolved around agriculture, but in recent years, scientific research and technology have become significant contributors due to the presence of the Daresbury Laboratory.
Education
School
Daresbury Primary School0.00 miles
Chester Road, Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4AJ
Sandymoor0.92 miles
Wharford Lane, Sandymoor, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1QU
Moore Primary School1.10 miles
Lindfield Close, Moore, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6UG
Windmill Hill Primary School1.50 miles
Windmill Hill, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6QE
St Martin's Catholic Primary School1.56 miles
St Martin`s Lane, Murdishaw, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6HZ
Gorsewood Primary School1.58 miles
Gorsewood Road, Murdishaw, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6ES
St Berteline's CofE Primary School1.65 miles
Norton Lane, Norton, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6QN
Murdishaw West Community Primary School2.02 miles
Barnfield Avenue, Murdishaw, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6EP
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy2.02 miles
Barnfield Avenue, Murdishaw, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6EP
Bridgewater Park Primary School2.18 miles
Plantation Close, Castlefields, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2LW
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy2.33 miles
Conwy Court, Castlefields, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2JJ
Palace Fields Primary Academy2.42 miles
Badger Close, Palacefields, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2QW
Brookvale Primary School2.44 miles
Northwich Road, Brookvale, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6BZ
Astmoor Primary School2.45 miles
Kingshead Close, Castlefields, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2JE
Stretton St Matthew's CofE Primary School2.50 miles
Stretton Road, Stretton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4NT
Our Lady Mother of the Saviour Catholic Primary School2.56 miles
Lapwing Grove, Palacefields, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2TP
Health
Clinic
Reproductive Health Group0.61 miles
Centre For Reproductive Health, Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4GE
Murdishaw Health Centre1.59 miles
Gorsewood Road, Murdishaw, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6ES
Castlefield Health Centre (All Gp Practice Rooms)2.40 miles
Chester Close, Castlefields, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2ST
Alba Chiropractic Clinic Halton2.40 miles
Alba Chiropractic Clinic Halton, Castlefields Health Centre, The Village Square, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2ST
Brookvale Children's Centre2.48 miles
Woodhatch Road, Brookvale, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6BJ
Halton District Hospital2.75 miles
Halton, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2DA
The Brooker Centre 2.75 miles
Halton General Hospital, Hospital Way, Runcorn, WA7 2DA
Halton Dialysis Unit2.75 miles
Halton General Hospital, Hospital Way, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2DA
Halton Dgh2.75 miles
Halton, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2DA
Halton General Hospital2.75 miles
Hospital Way, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2DA
The Brooker Centre2.75 miles
Hospital Way, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2DA
Cheshire and Merseyside Treatment Centre2.82 miles
Cheshire and Merseyside Treatment Centre, Halton General Hospital, Earls Way, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2HH
Specsavers Hearcare - Merseyside - Runcorn2.82 miles
104 Bridge Walk, Halton Lea, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2BY
Cygnets Childrens Centre3.22 miles
Wood Lane, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 3DB
Alba Chiropractic Clinic Warrington3.23 miles
Alba Chiropractic Clinic, 152 Chester Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6AQ
Thorn Road Clinic3.57 miles
Thorn Road,, Runcorn, WA7 5HQ
GP
Windmill Hill Medical Centre1.50 miles
Norton Hill, Windmill Hill, Runcorn, Cheshire, England - Uk, WA7 6QE
Murdishaw Health Centre1.59 miles
Murdishaw Health Centre, Gorsewood Road, Murdishaw, Runcorn, WA7 6ES
Dr R Jain2.34 miles
5 Hatton Lane, Stretton, Warrington, Cheshrie, WA4 4NE
Dr Otiv and Partners2.39 miles
Castlefields Health Centre, The Village Square, Castlefields, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2ST
CCA Care Partnership Appleton2.72 miles
45 Dudlow Green Road, Warrington, WA4 5EQ
Weaver Vale Practice 2.78 miles
Weaver Vale Practice, Hallwood Health Centre, Hospital Way, Runcorn, WA7 2UT
Dr Corrado KM and Partners2.78 miles
Brookvale Practice, Hallwood Health Centre, Hospital Way, Runcorn Cheshire, Cheshire, WA7 2UT
Dr G R Palmer and Partners3.09 miles
Stockton Heath Medical Centre, The Forge, London Road, Stockton Heath, WA4 6HJ
Causeway Medical Centre3.38 miles
Causeway Medical Centre, 166-170 Wilderspool Causeway, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6QA
Dr Rathe M & Partners3.40 miles
Penketh Medical Centre, Honiton Way, Penketh, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 2EY
Great Sankey Health Centre3.68 miles
Hood Manor Centre, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1UH
Dr Burke S L & Partners3.76 miles
Springfields Medical Centre, Bath Street Health and Wellbeing Centre, Legh Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1UG
Dr M A Kerr & Partners3.81 miles
Guardian Medical Centre, Guardian Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1UD
Dr Saksena MK3.89 miles
Heath Road Medical Centre, Heath Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5TJ
CCA Care Partnership Chapelford3.93 miles
Burtonwood Road,, Burtonwood, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 3AJ
Eric Moore Partnership - Bewsey Street3.98 miles
Eric Moore Health Centre, 74 Bewsey Street, Bewsey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7JQ
Hospital
Spire Cheshire Hospital2.37 miles
Fir Tree Close, Stretton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4LU
Halton General Hospital2.75 miles
Hospital Way, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2DA
Recovery First Widnes3.78 miles
Bennett, Widnes, WA8 0GT
Warrington Hospital3.90 miles
Warrington Hospital, Lovely Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1QG
Hollins Park Hospital - HQ6.24 miles
Hollins Park House, Hollins Lane, Winwick, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8WA
Hollins Park Hospital6.24 miles
Hollins Lane, Winwick, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8WA
Victoria Infirmary (Northwich)7.12 miles
Winnington Hill, Winnington Hill, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1AW
Newton Community Hospital7.38 miles
Bradlegh Road, Newton-Le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 8RB
St Helens Hospital7.83 miles
Marshalls Cross Road, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3DA
Peasley Cross Hospital7.83 miles
Marshalls Cross Road, Peasley Cross,, WA9 3DA
Scott Clinic7.98 miles
Rainhill Road,, WA9 5BD
Whiston Hospital8.44 miles
Warrington Road, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 5DR
Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre10.78 miles
Roehurst Lane, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2DF
Knutsford and District Community Hospital10.88 miles
Knutsford District and Community Hospital, Bexton Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0BT
Fairfield Independent Hospital11.13 miles
Crank Road, Crank, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 7RS
Broadoak Unit11.94 miles
Broadoak Unit, Thomas Drive, Liverpool, L14 3PJ
Pharmacy
Calea Uk Limited1.40 miles
Cestrian Court, Eastgate Way, Runcorn, WA7 1NT
Wise Pharmacy Ltd1.50 miles
Windmill Hill Shop Ctre, Windmill Hill Avenue West, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6QZ
Murdishaw Pharmacy1.67 miles
Gorsewood Road, Murdishaw, Runcorn, WA7 6DA
Rowlands Internet Pharmacy2.11 miles
Whitehouse Industrial Est, Rivington Rd, Preston Brk, Runcorn, WA7 3DJ
Boots2.40 miles
Castlefields Healthcentre,, The Village Square, Castlefields, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2ST
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.72 miles
45 Dudlow Green Road, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 5EQ
Boots2.78 miles
Hallwood Health Centre, Hospital Way, Runcorn, WA7 2UT
Superdrug Pharmacy2.79 miles
89 Forest Walk, Halton Lea Shopping Ctr, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2GX
Boots2.79 miles
90 Forest Walk, Halton Lea, Runcorn, WA7 2GX
Asda Pharmacy2.88 miles
West Lane, Halton Lea, Runcorn, WA7 2PY
Lloydspharmacy3.06 miles
Unit 1, The Forge, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 6HW
Stockton Heath Pharmacy3.09 miles
Stockton Heath Med Centre, The Forge, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 6HJ
Wise Pharmacy Ltd3.12 miles
Unit 2, 27 Hillcrest, Halton Brook, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2DY
Thomas Brown Pharmacy Ltd3.12 miles
51 London Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6SG
Boots3.12 miles
19 London Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6SG
Wise Pharmacy Ltd3.36 miles
Unit 7 Jensen Court, Astmoor Industrial Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1SQ
Leisure
Park
DARESBURY FIRS0.21 miles
DORCHESTER PARK1.35 miles
OXMOOR WOOD1.64 miles
MURDISHAW WOOD AND VALLEY1.75 miles
WIGG ISLAND3.22 miles
BRICKFIELD PARK4.35 miles
RUNCORN HILL4.54 miles
PADDINGTON MEADOWS4.93 miles
CASTLE PARK, FRODSHAM (Grade II Listed)5.14 miles
PICKERINGS PASTURE5.62 miles
PEX HILL6.15 miles
HALE ROAD WOODLAND6.16 miles
ARLEY HALL (Grade II* Listed)6.24 miles
CLINCTON WOOD6.34 miles
MARBURY6.61 miles
HELSBY QUARRY7.36 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Runcorn1.58 miles
Runcorn, WA7 6QZ
SPAR Preston Brook1.61 miles
2, Bridgewater Grange, Cheshire, WA7 3AL
Co-op Runcorn1.73 miles
Murdishaw, WA7 6ER
Costcutter Runcorn2.37 miles
Unit 2 Padstow Square, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6PE
SPAR Runcorn2.69 miles
Spar Store, Palacefield Centre, Cheshire, WA7 2PG
Co-op Warrington2.71 miles
Dudlow Green, WA4 5EQ
Farmfoods Runcorn2.74 miles
Unit 38 Orchard Walk, Halton Lea Shopping Centre, WA7 2BS
Iceland Runcorn2.77 miles
Unit 62 Town Square, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2EU
Lidl Runcorn2.78 miles
Unit 1 Edwards Road, Runcorn, WA7 2XP
ALDI 27 Walton Rd, Church Farm2.84 miles
Stockton Heath, WA4 6NJ
SPAR Euro Garage Hallwood Link2.91 miles
Euro Garages Ltd, Shell Hallwood Link Service Station, Cheshire, WA7 2HQ
ASDA Runcorn2.93 miles
West Lane, Runcorn, WA7 2PY
ALDI Unit 6, Trident Retail Park2.95 miles
Runcorn, WA7 2FQ
SPAR Warrington South3.02 miles
238, 238 Chester Road, Cheshire, WA4 6AR
Sainsbury's Stockton Heath Local3.03 miles
88-94 London Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 6LE
M&S Stockton Heath Foodhall3.06 miles
6 The Forge Shopping Centre, Warrington, WA4 6HW
Transport
Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport9.14 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 214.73 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 114.94 miles
Manchester Airport14.96 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 315.06 miles
Blackpool International Airport34.63 miles
Bus Stop
D Park School (N)0.11 miles
Ring o Bells (N)0.12 miles
Ring o Bells (S)0.12 miles
D Park School (S)0.12 miles
Science & Technology Park (NE)0.34 miles
Keckwick Lane ()0.38 miles
Keckwick Lane ()0.39 miles
D Park Hotel (S)0.41 miles
D Park Hotel (N)0.60 miles
SUMMER LANE ()0.70 miles
Newtown Lane ()0.71 miles
Daresbury Park (N)0.81 miles
Keckwick Lane (SW)0.92 miles
Keckwick Lane (NE)0.93 miles
Hobb Lane (SW)0.93 miles
Calmington Lane (SW)0.95 miles
Ferry Port
Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal15.64 miles
Liverpool Isle of Man & Dublin Terminal15.75 miles
Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal15.98 miles
Birkenhead Ferry Terminal16.44 miles
Seacombe Ferry Terminal16.51 miles
Liverpool Belfast Ferry Terminal Bootle16.96 miles
Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing43.34 miles
Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing43.42 miles
Heysham Ferry Terminal49.32 miles
Railway Station
Runcorn East Rail Station1.55 miles
Warrington Bank Quay Rail Station3.48 miles
Sankey for Penketh Rail Station3.74 miles
Warrington Central Rail Station3.99 miles
Runcorn Rail Station4.36 miles
Frodsham Rail Station4.77 miles
Widnes Rail Station4.93 miles
Acton Bridge Rail Station5.18 miles
Padgate Rail Station5.58 miles
Hough Green Rail Station6.27 miles
Birchwood Rail Station6.76 miles
Cuddington Rail Station7.01 miles
St Helens Junction Rail Station7.08 miles
Lea Green Rail Station7.12 miles
Helsby Rail Station7.20 miles
Greenbank Rail Station7.32 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (WA4 4A*)
Number of Properties in Catchment238
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
GRIMSDITCH BARN (1), GREENHILL LANE
LOWER WHITLEY
WARRINGTON
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
WA4 4JD		£695,000
2025-02-20
terraced
freehold
Sold 2022-03-31   £510,000
GREENHILL COTTAGE, GREENHILL LANE
LOWER WHITLEY
WARRINGTON
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
WA4 4JD		£1,850,000
2022-07-01
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2010-06-11   £740,000
OAK COTTAGE, NEWTON LANE
LOWER WHITLEY
WARRINGTON
HALTON
WA4 4JA		£585,000
2021-06-29
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2016-05-19   £440,000
GRIMSDITCH NURSERY, GRIMSDITCH LANE
LOWER WHITLEY
WARRINGTON
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
WA4 4ED		£520,000
2021-05-07
otherPropertyType
leasehold
Sold 2020-08-14   £450,000
DOVE COTTAGE, GRIMSDITCH LANE
LOWER WHITLEY
WARRINGTON
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
WA4 4ED		£502,500
2021-04-30
semidetached
leasehold
YEW TREE COTTAGE, GREENHILL LANE
LOWER WHITLEY
WARRINGTON
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
WA4 4JD		£460,000
2017-10-05
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-10-31   £285,000
GREENHILL, GREENHILL LANE
LOWER WHITLEY
WARRINGTON
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
WA4 4JD		£640,000
2015-07-28
detached
freehold
GRIMSDITCH BARN (3), GREENHILL LANE
LOWER WHITLEY
WARRINGTON
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
WA4 4JD		£470,000
2015-05-15
terraced
freehold
Sold 1999-05-21   £50,000
MILLSTONE HALL, GRIMSDITCH LANE
LOWER WHITLEY
WARRINGTON
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
WA4 4EB		£222,500
2012-01-20
detached
freehold
NEWTON HOUSE, NEWTON LANE
LOWER WHITLEY
WARRINGTON
HALTON
WA4 4JA		£760,000
2006-06-30
detached
freehold
GRIMSDITCH BARNS (2), GREENHILL LANE
LOWER WHITLEY
WARRINGTON
CHESHIRE
WA4 4JD		£420,000
2004-06-04
terraced
freehold
GRIMSDITCH HOUSE, GRIMSDITCH LANE
LOWER WHITLEY
WARRINGTON
WARRINGTON
WA4 4ED		£500,000
2002-01-17
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-09-01   £430,000
MILLHOUSE COTTAGE, GRIMSDITCH LANE
LOWER WHITLEY
WARRINGTON
CHESHIRE
WA4 4EB		£460,000
2001-06-15
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-12-08   £340,000
Sold 1997-12-12   £320,000
HOLLY COTTAGE, NEWTON LANE
LOWER WHITLEY
WARRINGTON
HALTON
WA4 4JA		£170,000
2001-05-11
semidetached
freehold
FIELD HOUSE, GREENHILL LANE
LOWER WHITLEY
WARRINGTON
CHESHIRE
WA4 4JD		£325,000
2001-05-04
detached
freehold
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