Nelson Road, Birchwood, Warrington
House prices, sold prices and local information for WA3 6NF.
At a glance
6 property sales on Nelson Road, Birchwood, Warrington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 28 Mar 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £180,000. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Nelson Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Nelson Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £180,000 | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Terraced | 1 | £115,000 | 6 Sep 2019 |
| Flat | 1 | £75,000 | 28 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on Nelson Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, Nelson Road WA3 6NF | 28 Mar 2025 | £75,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Nelson Road WA3 6NF | 28 Feb 2025 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Nelson Road WA3 6NF | 15 Jul 2022 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Nelson Road WA3 6NF | 6 Sep 2019 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Nelson Road WA3 6NF | 17 Jun 2019 | £60,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Nelson Road WA3 6NF | 30 Aug 2017 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Nelson Road WA3 6NF | 1 Apr 2016 | £140,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18, Nelson Road | £60,000 (Jun 2019) → £75,000 (Mar 2025) | +25% over 6 yrs |
| 2, Nelson Road | £140,000 (Apr 2016) → £225,000 (Feb 2025) | +61% over 9 yrs |
| 12, Nelson Road | £140,000 (Aug 2017) → £215,000 (Jul 2022) | +54% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Nelson Road
Crime
53 crimes were reported within about a mile of Nelson Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 23 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Nelson Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locking Stumps Community Primary School 376 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Birchwood Community High School 875 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Birchwood School 35 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Birchwood CofE Primary School 157 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Kassia Academy and Support Services 18 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Gorse Covert Primary School 212 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Cinnamon Brow Church of England Primary School 379 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Woolston CofE Aided Primary School 208 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 1.4 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 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Padgate station 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
- Glazebrook station 2.9 mi · 58 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Carphone Warehouse (opp, Garrett Field) 1 min walk
- Heathfield House (opp, Delenty Drive) 2 min walk
- Heather Close (opp, Glover Road) 2 min walk
- Heather Close (cnr, Glover Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Birchwood Medical Centre
15 Benson Road, Birchwood, Warrington · 0.6 mi - Fearnhead Cross Med.ctr.
25 Fearnhead Cross, Insall Road, Padgate, Warrington · 1.5 mi - Padgate Medical Centre
12 Station Road, Padgate, Warrington · 1.6 mi - Fairfield Surgery
Woolston Clinic, Holes Lane, Warrington · 1.7 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 4 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 3 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 49.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 34.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 627 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,439 |
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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