Karen Close, Burtonwood, Warrington
House prices, sold prices and local information for WA5 4LL.
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At a glance
17 property sales on Karen Close, Burtonwood, Warrington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 31 Mar 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £171,997. Average sale prices rose from £139,625 in 2016 to £213,750 in 2025 (+53%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Karen Close range from £115,000 to £230,000. 44% of homes sold here were freehold and 56% leasehold.
House prices on Karen Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Karen Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WA5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 44% freehold and 56% leasehold across 18 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 17 | £171,997 | 31 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on Karen Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35, Karen Close WA5 4LL | 31 Mar 2025 | £197,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 36, Karen Close WA5 4LL | 16 Jan 2025 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 34, Karen Close WA5 4LL | 21 Jun 2024 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 31, Karen Close WA5 4LL | 15 Sep 2023 | £160,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 29, Karen Close WA5 4LL | 1 Nov 2022 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Karen Close WA5 4LL | 14 Sep 2021 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 6, Karen Close WA5 4LL | 10 Sep 2021 | £229,950 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 17, Karen Close WA5 4LL | 9 Apr 2021 | £167,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 14, Karen Close WA5 4LL | 16 Oct 2020 | £210,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Karen Close WA5 4LL | 6 Dec 2019 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 27, Karen Close WA5 4LL | 20 May 2019 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 30, Karen Close WA5 4LL | 1 Jun 2018 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 29, Karen Close WA5 4LL | 2 Oct 2017 | £151,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 9, Karen Close WA5 4LL | 25 Nov 2016 | £115,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 14, Karen Close WA5 4LL | 8 Nov 2016 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Karen Close WA5 4LL | 3 Oct 2016 | £131,750 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Karen Close WA5 4LL | 3 Oct 2016 | £131,750 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 14, Karen Close WA5 4LL | 30 Sep 2016 | £167,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29, Karen Close | £151,000 (Oct 2017) → £225,000 (Nov 2022) | +49% over 5 yrs |
| 14, Karen Close | £167,500 (Sep 2016) → £180,000 (Nov 2016) → £210,000 (Oct 2020) | +25% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Karen Close
Crime
12 crimes were reported within about a mile of Karen Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 7 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Karen Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Sankey Brook around areas of Gemini, Dallam, Bewsey, Longford, Orford, Great Sankey and Penketh Flood warning area
- River Sankey catchment with St Helens and Warrington Flood alert area
- River Ditton catchment including areas around Huyton-with-Roby and Widnes 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 Karen Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School 118 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Burtonwood Community Primary School 206 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Wargrave CofE Primary School 424 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Wargrave House School 74 pupils | Non-maintained special school | 4–16 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| The District CofE Primary School 365 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy 219 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.7 mi |
| St Philip (Westbrook) CofE Primary School | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Willow Bank School 70 pupils | Community special school | 8–16 | Report | 1.8 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Earlestown station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
- Newton-le-Willows station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
- St Helens Junction station 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Cambourne Road (cnr, Fir Tree Lane) 1 min walk
- Cambourne Road (opp, Fir Tree Lane) 1 min walk
- Perrins Road (opp, Chapel Lane) 3 min walk
- Perrins Road (nr, Chapel Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Patterdale Lodge Med Ctre
Patterdale Lodge Medical Centre, Legh Street, Newton-Le-Willows · 1.5 mi - Westbrook Medical Centre
301-302 Westbrook Centre, Westbrook, Warrington · 1.7 mi - Newton Practice
1 Belvedere Road, Newton-Le-Willows · 1.9 mi - Vista Road Surgery
Vista Locality Centre, Vista Road, Newton-Le-Willows · 1.9 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Burtonwood - Chapel Lane · 0.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Gemini · 1.2 mi
- Spar Spar - Westbrook · 1.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi Wargrave Newton le Willows · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Rydale Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Bradleigh Road Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
- Boots · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Newton Dental Practice · 1.6 mi
- Dental Practice · 1.7 mi
- Westbrook Dental Practice · 1.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 93.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 5.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 519 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 9.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 49.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 41.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,180 |
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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Warrington with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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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Who lives around Karen Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Warrington | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 93.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.9% |
Religion
| Here | Warrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 72.1% | 56.7% |
| No religion | 22.9% | 34.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Warrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 90.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.1% | 9.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Warrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 24.7% | 33% |
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 16.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.7% | 17.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.9% | 10% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11% | 14.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 11% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 3.2% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Warrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.7% | 50.1% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32.8% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 12.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Warrington | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.9% | 41.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 29.7% | 31.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.9% | 9.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.4% | 17.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Warrington.
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