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WA3 6RS

Mccarthy Close

Birchwood

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Detailed insights for WA3 6RS

Overview

Postcode WA3 6RS 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 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 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 17,090 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% 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

Property prices in Birchwood

Median price£209,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £255K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £209,000 (about £283 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
Detached25£310,000£340
Semi-Detached44£211,000£285
Terraced22£180,500£210
Flats6£84,000£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£296,000£80,000£205,000£173,725
2026£307,500£75,000£223,750£179,250
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£329£218£276£215
2026£338£191£277£216
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 31 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
20 Mar 202573, Mccarthy Close, Warrington, WA3 6RSOtherFreehold£525

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA3 6RS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBirchwood CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableBirchwood SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryGorse Covert Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Warrington district (2025-26).

Band A£1,521
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,028
Band D£2,281
Band E£2,788
Band F£3,295
Band G£3,802
Band H£4,563

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA3 6RS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Balbir Kaur Dhillon

Birchwood - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Kuldeep Singh Dhillon

Birchwood - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Tim Price

Birchwood - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Charlotte Nichols

Warrington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWarringtonE06000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyWarrington NorthE14001564
WardBirchwoodE05011026
ParishBirchwoodE04000320
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Oakwood & Gorse CovertE02002594
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 005CE01012465
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1983-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA3 6RS

Is WA3 6RS (Oakwood & Gorse Covert) safe?

The area around WA3 6RS records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near WA3 6RS?

The median sale price around WA3 6RS in Oakwood & Gorse Covert is £209,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA3 6RS?

There are 4 schools close to WA3 6RS, including Birchwood CofE Primary School (Good), Birchwood School (Good) and Gorse Covert Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA3 6RS?

The closest station to WA3 6RS is Birchwood, about 1,250 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA3 6RS?

WA3 6RS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,090 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA3 6RS (Oakwood & Gorse Covert) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA3 6RS is Charlotte Nichols (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Balbir Kaur Dhillon (Labour Party), Kuldeep Singh Dhillon (Labour Party) and Tim Price (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.