Whittle Hall is housing estate within the parish of Great Sankey in the town of Warrington, North West England. Its more exact location is in-between the old centre of Great Sankey, the new built Chapleford, and the Omega Development Site. The area falls under the WA5 postal code. The estate consisted originally of Whittle Hall Farm and its surrounding fields, however as part of the Warrington new town development, the last 20 years have seen the fields turned into modern houses. The estate also contains Whittle Hall Community Centre and the original farm building which are now due to be demolished for a proposed redevelopment. As the estate is part of the new town development, the people who reside there are originally from all over the UK.
Shops
The estate itself contains no retail outlets. The area surrounding Sankey Station hosts two pubs, two convenience stores, a hairdresser, a take away offering English, Chinese and pizzas, a computer shop and an independent sandwich shop. An Asda superstore is located 5 minutes drive or 45 minutes walk away at Westbrook. Gemini Retail Park hosts a massive Marks & Spencer, the UK's first IKEA, Toys R Us, and the closest McDonald's to the estate. High Street shopping is available in the town centre at the newly refurbished Golden Square Shopping Mall.
Whittle Hall forms part of the catchment area for Great Sankey High School which also contains sixth form faculties under the name Barrow Hall College. Penketh High School is as close to the estate but because its catchment area does not cover Whittle Hall few children from the estate attend.
Sports and leisure
Whittle Hall has no professional sports teams, Warrington Wolves RLFC is the closest major sports team. As for the Premier LeagueWigan Athletic is the closest by distance, however Everton F.C. Liverpool and Manchester United are the most commonly supported clubs. Sankey Leisure centre is located next to Great Sankey High School. It is only a 2-minute drive and offers an indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and an astroturf football pitch. There is a David Lloyd gym located 5 minutes drive on the A57.
Landmarks and culture
Whittle Halls most known place is the duck pond located where the estate meets Lingley Avenue. This area contains the community centre, football fields a playground and was formerly part of "Site 2" airmens living area on the giant RAF Burtonwood. Although just outside Whittle Hall the 'Thatched Cottage' is very well known. This newly built white cottage is very recognisable against the backdrop of red brick houses. The estate is bordered on one side by the linear park which contains a stream, open areas and separates the estate from the older parts of Great Sankey. The park is main route used for school children whom walk to the schools located on Barrow Hall Lane as well as being extremely popular with dog walkers.
Pictures
Pond after winter snowfall Typical cul de sac Community Center
