Postcode WA3 6QN is located in an urban city, within the Birchwood ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Oakwood & Gorse Covert area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Oakwood & Gorse Covert is £45,695 per year. The nearest station is Birchwood located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Risley Moss Country Park.
Oakwood & Gorse Covert has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,090 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Oakwood & Gorse Covert has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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.
The average income per household in Oakwood & Gorse Covert is £45,695 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from WA3 6QN.
Oakwood & Gorse Covert near WA3 6QN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birchwood located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Birchwood | N/A | Walking directions to Birchwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Risley Moss Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Risley Moss Country Park |
| 0.3 mi | Birchwood Brook Park | Large | Walking directions to Birchwood Brook Park |
| 0.3 mi | Birchwood Forest Park | Large | Walking directions to Birchwood Forest Park |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Birchwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £540,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £79,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £202,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £175,250 |
10 year median price trend in Birchwood
In the WA3 6QN postcode area, located within Oakwood & Gorse Covert, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA3 6QN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 7-11 Admirals Road, Warrington, WA3 6QG | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Warrington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.