Birchwood sits at the eastern edge of Warrington, bordered by the M62 to the north and the A574 running through its centre, and it is one of the more straightforward areas to reach our Tilley Street depot from. Whether you are a tradesperson working on one of the industrial estates, a resident planning a house move, or a business needing a vehicle for deliveries across the Warrington new town area, van hire in Warrington is simpler than many people expect. The drive from Birchwood to our Cockhedge Shopping Centre depot takes around fifteen minutes via the A574 and A57, and you will find secure car parking on site when you arrive.
The Fleet Available to Birchwood Customers
Our fleet of over 70 vans covers a wide range of load requirements, and Birchwood customers tend to hire across the full range depending on the job. The area includes a mix of residential streets, commercial units, and business parks — each of which suits a different type of vehicle.
For lighter jobs or tighter access, the short wheelbase low roof van is a popular choice. The Transit Custom in this configuration is compact enough to navigate residential roads and smaller industrial estate yards without difficulty, while still offering a usable load area for furniture, flat-pack goods, trade materials, or general cargo. If you need a bit more internal height — useful when you are transporting items upright or stacking boxes — the short wheelbase medium roof van gives you that extra clearance without adding significantly to the vehicle’s footprint.
For larger loads or longer hauls from the Birchwood area out toward the M62 corridor, a long wheelbase high roof van offers substantially more cargo volume. These Transit-based vehicles carry considerably more than a short wheelbase model and are well suited to full house moves, multi-drop deliveries, or trades that carry a lot of equipment. The extra long wheelbase van — a Jumbo VW Crafter with over 4.3 metres of load length — is the right choice when you genuinely need maximum space in a single vehicle.
For heavier or more awkward items, the Luton van with tail lift is worth considering. The powered tail lift means you do not need a loading dock or a team of people to get heavy furniture or equipment into the body — one person can load safely on their own. Our guide to how to load a hire van safely covers the key points on weight distribution and securing cargo properly before you set off.
What to Bring When You Collect
When you come to collect your van from Tilley Street, you will need your photocard driving licence and your DVLA check code, which you generate online via the gov.uk website shortly before your hire date. The code is valid for 21 days and can only be used once, so aim to generate it the day before or on the morning of collection rather than weeks in advance. No deposit is required on most vehicles in our fleet, so there are no large upfront sums to factor into your budget.
Opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 8am until 4pm, and we are closed on Sundays. If you are planning an early start on a job in the Birchwood area — particularly if you are working on one of the commercial sites off Birchwood Park Avenue or Kelvin Close — an 8am collection gives you a full working day. Call us on 01925 396 222 to check availability and confirm your booking.
Getting from Birchwood to the Depot
The most direct route from Birchwood to our Cockhedge depot is via the A574 Birchwood Way heading west, joining the A57 Liverpool Road and continuing into central Warrington. The depot is signposted at the Cockhedge Shopping Centre entrance on Tilley Street, adjacent to Asda. The journey is straightforward with no significant access restrictions along the route, and the on-site car park means you can leave your own vehicle securely while you have the hire van out.
Customers from neighbouring areas including Risley van hire and Culcheth van hire territory follow similar routes into Warrington and find the depot equally accessible. If you have any questions about the collection process or want to discuss which vehicle is right for your job, use our contact us page or call 01925 396 222 and the team will be happy to help.
