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About

Birchwood is a large residential area situated in the eastern part of Warrington. The ward is defined by its extensive post-war housing developments, which include a mix of property types and layouts. It functions as a significant commuter settlement, with good road links to the wider region. The local landscape incorporates numerous green spaces and mature tree plantings that give the area its name.

A central feature is the large Birchwood Forest Park, which provides woodland trails and a lake for recreation. The area is served by the Birchwood Shopping Centre, a major retail hub for daily needs. Birchwood also has its own railway station on the Manchester line, facilitating travel into the town centre and beyond. The overall layout is practical, with distinct neighbourhoods clustered around these key amenities.

Area overview

On average Birchwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Birchwood is £48,289 per year. There are 5 schools in Birchwood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Birchwood is home to around 10,610 people, with a population density of about 1,309.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Birchwood Population
10,610
Population density
1,309 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.01(-17%)
Public order
8.29(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.56(-69%)
Other theft
4.52(-32%)
Vehicle crime
3.77(-37%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,364
88.24%
Other White
522
4.92%
Irish
77
0.73%
Chinese
76
0.72%
Other
76
0.72%
Total population: 10,612

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,691
30.62%
Level 3 (A level)
1,531
17.42%
No qualifications
1,450
16.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,424
16.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
956
10.88%
Total 16+ residents: 8,788

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,582
31.88%
Owns with a mortgage
1,265
25.49%
Other social rented
1,132
22.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
633
12.75%
Social rents from council
219
4.41%
Total households: 4,963

Property prices in Birchwood

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 in Birchwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Birchwood in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birchwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached49£209,000
Flats8£68,750
Detached31£300,000
Terraced20£179,000

10 years median price trend in Birchwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birchwood.

All postcodes in Birchwood

WA37TH

Science Park South

WA36AB

Dalton Street

WA39FA

Birchwood

WA36QJ

Jay Close

WA36AZ

Fernbank Close

WA36UZ

Westhay Crescent

WA37NB

Havisham Close

WA39DS

Leacroft Road

WA36JB

Birchwood

WA37NN

Redvales Court

WA36RY

Colebrook Close

WA36TR

Darnaway Close

WA37QB

Carrington Close

WA36TY

Bramshill Close

WA36XB

Applecross Close

WA37NE

Aspull Close

WA36DJ

Armstrong Close

WA36QR

Patterson Close

WA37NW

Violet Close

WA36NH

Clayton Road

WA37QH

Birchwood Boulevard

WA36UT

Kelburn Court

WA36QL

Daniel Close

WA37QY

Birchwood Boulevard

WA36PL

Adlington Court

WA36SJ

Leacroft Road

WA39EZ

Birchwood

WA36AH

Warrington Road

WA36PF

Fieldfare Close

WA36NP

Redpoll Lane

WA39AN

Leacroft Road

WA37LR

Cadshaw Close

WA36UX

Applecross Close

WA37LT

Smithills Close

WA37JZ

Havisham Close

WA36AX

Trident Industrial Estate

WA36WJ

Dalton Street

WA36GP

Dalton Street

WA36LU

Beeston Close

WA36QP

Woodhouse Close

WA36RB

Redshank Lane

WA37LS

Dunscar Close

WA36BX

Daten Avenue

WA37PH

Glover Road

WA37PG

Dewhurst Road

WA36LX

Kinsale Drive

WA36QN

Mansfield Close

WA37NX

Heather Close

WA36TS

Gorse Covert Road

WA36NQ

Vanguard Court

WA36QS

Ordnance Avenue

WA36PW

Chaffinch Close

WA36PY

Whitworth Close

WA37NG

Windle Court

WA36TF

Ashdown Lane

WA36SU

Falstone Close

WA37LZ

Locking Stumps Lane

WA37QZ

Birchwood Boulevard

WA36RU

Keyes Close

WA36QD

Miles Close

WA36BJ

Greenfinch Grove

WA36FW

Cavendish Avenue

WA36UH

Dunley Close

WA37PE

Marlow Close

WA36TQ

Ringwood Close

WA36PH

Clayton Road

WA37AH

Cross Lane South

WA36DB

Birchwood

WA36SB

Leacroft Road

WA36UL

Hazelborough Close

WA36DQ

Birchwood

WA36RD

Redshank Lane

WA36QY

Ashmore Close

WA36RJ

Pheasant Close

WA37NZ

Heather Close

WA36PU

Harcourt Close

WA37BH

Garrett Field

WA37LY

Sandicroft Close

WA37AB

Lords Lane

WA36XF

Bridgewater Place

WA36TP

Stainmore Close

WA36PB

Whinchat Drive

WA36TU

Whittlewood Close

WA36NR

Kestrel Lane

WA36TA

Killingworth Lane

WA36NL

Picton Close

WA36UU

Woolmer Close

WA36UG

Gorse Covert Road

WA36PE

Swallow Close

WA36US

Admirals Road

WA37NF

Hawkshaw Close

WA36NW

Dunnock Grove

WA36PN

Ravenhurst Court

WA39EQ

Leacroft Road

WA37QS

Birchwood Boulevard

WA36UD

Rossendale Drive

WA36UN

Wigmore Close

WA36TE

Ashdown Lane

WA37AQ

Cross Lane South

WA36AR

Warrington Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.