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Oakwood & Gorse Covert

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About

Oakwood & Gorse Covert is a residential area in eastern Warrington, characterised by modern housing estates and quiet suburban streets. The layout is primarily cul-de-sacs and crescents, creating a low-traffic environment. The area includes several small parks and green spaces, such as the playing fields near the local primary school, providing open areas for recreation. Housing consists largely of detached and semi-detached homes built from the late 20th century onwards, appealing to families and commuters.

A notable feature is the presence of Gorse Covert Community Centre, which serves as a focal point for local activities. The area is bordered by the M62 motorway to the north, providing direct road links, while Birchwood railway station is accessible nearby for connections to Manchester and Liverpool. Retail needs are met by a small parade of shops and the larger Birchwood Shopping Centre adjacent to the area. The overall impression is of a practical, planned suburb with convenient transport access.

Area overview

On average Oakwood & Gorse Covert has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oakwood & Gorse Covert is £45,695 per year. There are 4 schools in Oakwood & Gorse Covert: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Oakwood & Gorse Covert is home to around 5,520 people, with a population density of about 1,507.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
35.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oakwood & Gorse Covert Population
5,520
Population density
1,507.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.49(+6%)
Public order
10.14(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.7(-64%)
Shoplifting
5.8(+2%)
Other theft
5.07(-23%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,777
86.56%
Other White
335
6.07%
Other
48
0.87%
Irish
47
0.85%
Other Asian
41
0.74%
Total population: 5,519

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,315
28.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
766
16.85%
No qualifications
762
16.76%
Level 3 (A level)
756
16.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
543
11.94%
Total 16+ residents: 4,547

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
719
27.64%
Owns outright
702
26.99%
Owns with a mortgage
630
24.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
346
13.3%
Social rents from council
146
5.61%
Total households: 2,601

Property prices in Oakwood & Gorse Covert

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £181,500 in Oakwood & Gorse Covert area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £397,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Oakwood & Gorse Covert 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 Oakwood & Gorse Covert over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£338,750
Flats4£79,500
Semi-Detached19£190,000
Terraced5£140,000

10 years median price trend in Oakwood & Gorse Covert

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oakwood & Gorse Covert.

All postcodes in Oakwood & Gorse Covert

WA37PJ

Benson Road

WA36QB

Rawlings Close

WA36QD

Miles Close

WA36QJ

Jay Close

WA36RA

Redshank Lane

WA36QZ

Halliday Close

WA36RF

Partridge Close

WA36RG

Kingfisher Close

WA37QS

Birchwood Boulevard

WA36US

Admirals Road

WA37PT

Benson Road

WA36UL

Hazelborough Close

WA36UU

Woolmer Close

WA36NY

Pipit Lane

WA36PD

Nightingale Close

WA36PS

Ramsay Close

WA37QN

Birchwood Boulevard

WA36SU

Falstone Close

WA36PQ

Whitethroat Walk

WA36PZ

Noble Close

WA36RN

Mansfield Close

WA36RJ

Pheasant Close

WA37PG

Dewhurst Road

WA36RR

Pennant Close

WA36TQ

Ringwood Close

WA36TT

Woolmer Close

WA37QY

Birchwood Boulevard

WA36RH

Wren Close

WA36UF

Hamsterley Close

WA36QL

Daniel Close

WA37AG

Hamnett Court

WA36PW

Chaffinch Close

WA36RE

Redshank Lane

WA36NT

Linnet Grove

WA36NW

Dunnock Grove

WA36NX

Curlew Grove

WA36RB

Redshank Lane

WA36TJ

Bowland Close

WA36NS

Goldfinch Lane

WA36TH

Gilderdale Close

WA37QL

Birchwood Boulevard

WA37QX

Birchwood Boulevard

WA36QA

Admirals Road

WA36QR

Patterson Close

WA37PU

Dewhurst Road

WA36PE

Swallow Close

WA36PX

Leatham Close

WA36UJ

Inglewood Close

WA36PB

Whinchat Drive

WA36QN

Mansfield Close

WA36PA

Teal Grove

WA36RY

Colebrook Close

WA36NU

Blackcap Walk

WA36SD

Keyes Gardens

WA36UG

Gorse Covert Road

WA36TL

Gorse Covert Road

WA36QP

Woodhouse Close

WA36QX

Holly Bush Lane

WA36RS

Mccarthy Close

WA36UQ

Gorse Covert Road

WA36UY

Rockingham Close

WA36RZ

Dove Close

WA36QF

Burrough Close

WA36AL

Greenfinch Grove

WA36QE

Lyster Close

WA36RQ

Woodpecker Close

WA37PQ

Benson Road

WA36TS

Gorse Covert Road

WA36RD

Redshank Lane

WA36RX

Keyes Close

WA36QH

Dove Close

WA36LH

School Lane

WA36PG

Whitethroat Walk

WA36RU

Keyes Close

WA37QZ

Birchwood Boulevard

WA36PF

Fieldfare Close

WA36NZ

Mallard Lane

WA36QG

Admirals Road

WA36XA

Rockingham Close

WA37PW

Ainscough Road

WA37GB

Dewhurst Road

WA36BJ

Greenfinch Grove

WA36QY

Ashmore Close

WA36PY

Whitworth Close

WA36RT

Palliser Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.