Property profile

31Mccarthy Close, Birchwood

Map showing 31, Mccarthy Close, Birchwood, Warrington

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Estimated sale price

£210,000

Semi-Detached sold in Birchwood

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold29 Aug 2025
£180,000Change since last sale: +£29,000 (+16%)
Annualised change
+14% per yearWarrington annualised change (semi-detached) since 2025: +6.7% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £291 per sq ft
£313 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£21 per sq ft (+7.3%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Birchwood
£212,500Estimate vs local median: −£4,000 (−1.8%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1983-1990
Floor area62 m² / 667 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection18 Mar 2016

Sales history

DatePriceChange
29 Aug 2025£180,000+46%
29 Jul 2016£123,000+2%
12 Jan 2007£120,000+45%
19 Dec 2003£82,950+54%
21 Nov 2000£53,995+42%
13 Jun 1997£38,000-

Local market

Property prices in Birchwood

Median price: £212,500
Price per sq ft: £290
Sales (last 12 months): 110
Typical range (middle 50%): £180K – £280K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 (about £290 per square foot) in Birchwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Birchwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£287,500£338
Semi-Detached48£212,500£291
Terraced23£177,500£226
Flats7£88,000£222

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Birchwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birchwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228,000£66,000£132,400£113,000
2017£234,000£73,000£131,000£116,000
2018£226,750£77,250£146,000£119,500
2019£218,000£81,500£160,000£120,000
2020£266,000£74,500£146,000£122,750
2021£265,500£87,000£170,000£136,000
2022£320,000£82,500£187,000£150,000
2023£300,000£102,000£190,000£157,500
2024£313,000£90,000£210,000£165,000
2025£298,000£80,000£209,000£172,500
2026£305,000£88,000£235,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Birchwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birchwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£145£189£133
2017£218£161£194£146
2018£230£136£192£148
2019£251£129£207£148
2020£251£154£214£165
2021£278£204£240£194
2022£304£167£268£188
2023£314£151£271£217
2024£292£188£275£199
2025£328£218£280£215
2026£338£175£295£244
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Birchwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA3 6RS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA3 6RS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 202671, Mccarthy Close, Warrington, WA3 6RSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£205,000
29 Aug 202531, Mccarthy Close, Warrington, WA3 6RSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£180,000
22 Aug 202539, Mccarthy Close, Warrington, WA3 6RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
16 May 20259, Mccarthy Close, Warrington, WA3 6RSSemi-DetachedLeasehold£215,000
23 May 20254, Colebrook Close, Warrington, WA3 6RYDetachedLeasehold£290,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Mccarthy Close, Birchwood, WarringtonLeasehold92 m²£210,000 (2018)
2, Mccarthy Close, Birchwood, WarringtonLeasehold61 m²£145,000 (2021)
4, Mccarthy Close, Birchwood, WarringtonLeasehold60 m²£100,000 (2015)
5, Mccarthy Close, Birchwood, WarringtonLeasehold79 m²£150,000 (2014)
6, Mccarthy Close, Birchwood, WarringtonLeasehold60 m²£102,000 (2016)
8, Mccarthy Close, Birchwood, WarringtonLeasehold58 m²£180,000 (2022)
9, Mccarthy Close, Birchwood, WarringtonLeasehold65 m²£215,000 (2025)
10 Mccarthy Close, Birchwood, WarringtonLeasehold51 m²£75,000 (2015)
12, Mccarthy Close, Birchwood, WarringtonLeasehold41 m²£124,000 (2024)
14 Mccarthy Close, Birchwood, WarringtonLeasehold59 m²£66,000 (2002)

Area insights for WA3 6RS

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Overview

Postcode WA3 6RS is located in an urban city, within the Birchwood area of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Oakwood & Gorse Covert area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oakwood & Gorse Covert is £45,695 per year. The median sale price in Birchwood is £212,500 (around £290 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £280,000. The nearest station is Birchwood, about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Risley Moss Country Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Oakwood & Gorse Covert has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,809 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Oakwood & Gorse Covert has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.2%

Approximately 21.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Oakwood & Gorse Covert is £45,695 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WA3 6RS.

Flood risk

No risk

Oakwood & Gorse Covert near WA3 6RS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birchwood located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA3 6RS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Birchwood

N/A

Walking directions to Birchwood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA3 6RS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRisley Moss Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Risley Moss Country Park
0.2 miBirchwood Brook ParkLargeWalking directions to Birchwood Brook Park
0.5 miBirchwood Forest ParkLargeWalking directions to Birchwood Forest Park

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
781.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.19(-22%)
Burglary
4.17(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.17(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.17(-77%)
Public order
4.17(-59%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
84.64%
Other White
27
8.82%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.98%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.98%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
33.07%
Level 3 (A level)
45
17.51%
No qualifications
38
14.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
14.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.45%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
34.25%
Owns outright
44
30.14%
Other social rented
27
18.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
12.33%
Social rents from council
4
2.74%
Total households: 146

Schools

In the WA3 6RS postcode area, located within Oakwood & Gorse Covert, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for WA3 6RS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryBirchwood CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.6 miNot applicableBirchwood SchoolOther independent special school
0.7 miPrimaryGorse Covert Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA3 6RS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA3 6RS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily7-11 Admirals Road, Warrington, WA3 6QGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily