Trapwood close
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History
Trapwood close was a council estate, the largest in Eccleston, Merseyside. It was built in 1967 and was formally known as the 'pinfold estate' up until 1984 when Pinfold Drive was built, the only private housing on the estate.
The estate has a mixture of housing ranging from 3-4 bedroomed homes. There aren't many roads here so it is child friendly in most parts.
There is one Convenience store, VS food store which serves the estate with its numerous sales.
Trapwood close has a small playing field which was built in 1978 on some waste land.
In 1985 a 5 a side football field was built here for the many kids that played here.
This was the same up until 2000 when the council got grants from the England sports academy to build a half court Basketball court here.
This is situated at the south side of the field.
In 2002 Eccleston parish council decided to build its own parish council play area here because of the lack of things to do for the children.
On the field, there is a small path that separates the field with a protected wildlife area at the bottom of the field which is inhabited by rabbits and other small mammals.
The population of Trapwood close in 2002 was approximately 1200 people.
The council are currently in talks to built 7 new 3 bed roomed semi detached houses on the sites of 3 garage parks.
Trapwood close is situated on the former site of Colins Farms which was large areas of farmers fields. This has now been cut off and only a small amount of the farm exists and is now know as 'hall farm' which is situated at the side of Eccleston Woods.
Trapwood close is the most popular place to live according to a survey of 200 residents in other areas of Eccleston, 87% of them said they would like to live there. This is mainly because of the peace of Trapwood close, it has a real sense of community.
It has the lowest crime rate in the whole of Eccleston and Windle. With only an average 5.1 people out of the population of Trapwood close with a Criminal Record
