Jay Close, Birchwood, Warrington
House prices, sold prices and local information for WA3 6QJ.
At a glance
9 property sales on Jay Close, Birchwood, Warrington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £330,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £258,063. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Jay Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Jay Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WA3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £258,063 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £265,000 | 3 Jan 2025 |
Sold prices on Jay Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Jay Close WA3 6QJ | 26 Jun 2026 | £330,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Jay Close WA3 6QJ | 3 Jan 2025 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Jay Close WA3 6QJ | 20 Aug 2024 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Jay Close WA3 6QJ | 23 Feb 2021 | £300,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 3, Jay Close WA3 6QJ | 17 Jan 2020 | £212,500 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 16, Jay Close WA3 6QJ | 15 Dec 2017 | £245,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 18, Jay Close WA3 6QJ | 8 Jun 2017 | £235,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Jay Close WA3 6QJ | 30 Jan 2017 | £242,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Jay Close WA3 6QJ | 14 Nov 2016 | £175,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7, Jay Close | £175,000 (Nov 2016) → £265,000 (Jan 2025) | +51% over 8 yrs |
| 18, Jay Close | £235,000 (Jun 2017) → £325,000 (Aug 2024) | +38% over 7 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Jay Close
Crime
49 crimes were reported within about a mile of Jay Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 24 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Jay Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Glaze catchment including Leigh and East Wigan Flood alert area
- Lower River Mersey including Warrington, Runcorn and Lymm areas Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Jay Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood CofE Primary School 157 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Birchwood School 35 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Birchwood Community High School 875 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Gorse Covert Primary School 212 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Locking Stumps Community Primary School 376 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Woolston CofE Aided Primary School 208 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services 18 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School 211 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Birchwood station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Padgate station 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
- Glazebrook station 2.3 mi · 45 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Jay Close (opp, Admirals Road) 1 min walk
- Jay Close (cnr, Admirals Road) 1 min walk
- Keyes Close (cnr, Admirals Road) 3 min walk
- Nelsons Quarterdeck (opp, Admirals Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Birchwood Medical Centre
15 Benson Road, Birchwood, Warrington · 0.6 mi - Fairfield Surgery
Woolston Clinic, Holes Lane, Warrington · 1.9 mi - Holes Lane Medical Ltd.
The Surgery, 28 Holes Lane, Warrington · 1.9 mi - Fearnhead Cross Med.ctr.
25 Fearnhead Cross, Insall Road, Padgate, Warrington · 2.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 69.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 602 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,198 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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