Land at Warrington Road, Abram
- Land size
- 8.6 acres
Key Features
- Approximately 8.6 acres of land
- Designated as SSSI
- Adjacent to the Leeds Liverpool Canal
- Close proximity to Wigan and Golborne
Description
Nestled along Warrington Road in Abram, this remarkable property presents a unique opportunity for those interested in environmental, wildlife, agricultural, and investment ventures. Spanning approximately 8.6 acres, the land is designated within the Abram Flashes Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and conservationists alike.
The property boasts close proximity to the picturesque Leeds Liverpool Canal, offering scenic views and a tranquil setting for leisurely walks or outdoor activities. With adopted highway access, reaching this expansive plot is both convenient and straightforward.
This land is not just a property; it is a canvas for potential. Whether you envision creating a wildlife sanctuary, engaging in agricultural pursuits, or exploring investment opportunities, this site holds immense promise. The combination of its ecological significance and strategic location makes it a rare find in today’s market.
For those who appreciate the beauty of nature and the potential for sustainable development, this property on Warrington Road is an exceptional choice. Embrace the chance to own a piece of land that harmoniously blends environmental importance with investment potential.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-02-17
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 33 Bare & Undeveloped Land listings in North West England (5+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 274
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Holy Family Catholic Academy1.1 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 228
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School1.3 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 187
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Platt Bridge Community School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 479
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 216
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Golborne High School1.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,144
- Type
- Foundation school
- Cansfield High School2.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 974
- Type
- Community school
- St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield2.3 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,204
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Hawkley Hall High School2.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,170
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Byrchall High School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,138
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
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Surface water
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The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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Fazakerley Sharpe, Wigan
3 Wrightington Street, Swinley, Wigan, WN1 2AZ