Private Hospitals in Warrington (2026): Spire Cheshire, Costs and Nearby Options
Warrington’s private hospital is Spire Cheshire Hospital in Stretton, rated Outstanding by the CQC, with 50 beds, MRI and CT, and robotic knee surgery. This guide covers what it offers, whether Warrington Hospital is private, nearby options including Wrightington’s private orthopaedic wing, costs, NHS referrals and insurance.
Quick Answer
Spire Cheshire Hospital (Fir Tree Close, Stretton, Warrington, WA4 4LU · 01925 265 000) is the private hospital in Warrington, about four miles from the town centre off junction 10 of the M56. It has 50 beds, MRI, CT and mammography, robotic-assisted knee surgery, a one-stop breast clinic and a private GP service, and it treats private and NHS patients. The CQC rated it Outstanding.
Warrington Hospital is an NHS hospital, not a private one. For more choice, private hospitals in Liverpool and Manchester are within reach, and Wrightington Hospital near Wigan has an NHS-run private orthopaedic wing. For NHS waits locally and nationally, see our NHS waiting times hub.
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Spire Cheshire Hospital, Warrington
Spire Cheshire is run by Spire Healthcare and is the main private hospital for Warrington, Northwich, Runcorn, Widnes and north Cheshire. Full details are in our Spire Cheshire Hospital guide.
- Specialties: bones and joints, general surgery, gynaecology, ENT, eye surgery, men’s and women’s health, respiratory medicine and cosmetic surgery, plus services for children and young people.
- Robotic surgery: robotic-assisted systems for orthopaedic surgery, including ROSA robot-assisted knee surgery. See private knee replacement and private hip replacement.
- Scans on site: MRI, CT, cardiac MRI, mammography, ultrasound and X-ray.
- Also: a one-stop breast clinic, back pain clinics, physiotherapy and a private GP service.
- Satellite clinics: Spire Northwich Clinic and Spire Tarporley Clinic.
- CQC: rated Outstanding overall, with surgery and outpatients and diagnostic imaging both rated Outstanding (report from May 2017).
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | Fir Tree Close, Stretton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4LU |
| Main switchboard | 01925 265 000 |
| Self-pay enquiries | 01925 215 029 |
| Insured patients | 01925 215 087 |
| Scans and diagnostics | 01925 215 067 |
| Physiotherapy | 01925 215 027 |
| Getting there | Junction 10 of the M56, then the A49 towards Warrington; free parking; buses 7 and 9/9A; taxis from Warrington Central or Bank Quay stations |
Is Warrington Hospital Private?
No. Warrington Hospital on Lovely Lane (WA5 1QG) is an NHS hospital run by Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It is listed on some private scan booking sites, so a paid scan there may be possible, but we could not find a dedicated private patient service for consultations or operations. If you want to be treated privately in Warrington, Spire Cheshire Hospital is the usual choice.
People sometimes ask about private rooms at Warrington Hospital, for example on maternity wards. NHS hospitals allocate side rooms mainly by clinical need, so ask the ward directly about availability and any charges. For private maternity options, see private maternity care costs.
Private Hospitals Near Warrington
- Wrightington Hospital, near Wigan: the NHS hospital where hip replacement was pioneered has a dedicated private orthopaedic unit, the John Charnley Wing, with 16 en-suite rooms (01257 256525). See private hospitals in Wigan.
- Liverpool: Spire Liverpool and Circle Liverpool. See private hospitals in Liverpool.
- Manchester: Spire Manchester, Nuffield Health Manchester and Circle Alexandra in Cheadle. See private hospitals in Manchester, Trafford, Salford and Stockport.
- Cheshire: Nuffield Health Chester, private hospitals in Chester and Spire Regency in Macclesfield.
- Bolton: private hospitals in Bolton.
For scans, see private MRI in Liverpool and private MRI in Manchester. Every area is listed in our private hospitals hub.
Private Treatment Costs Near Warrington
Spire Cheshire gives prices on request (self-pay: 01925 215 029). For a guide, these are published prices elsewhere in the North West and nationally:
| Treatment | Ramsay Renacres, near Ormskirk (guide from) | Practice Plus Group (fixed price) |
|---|---|---|
| Hip replacement | £15,453 | £13,199 |
| Knee replacement | £16,380 | £13,799 |
| Knee arthroscopy | £4,574 | £5,899 |
| Hernia repair (groin) | £3,740 | Not listed here |
| MRI scan (one part) | £350 | Not listed here |
Renacres prices exclude consultant fees for the first appointment; Practice Plus Group prices include consultations, anaesthetic and follow-up. Always ask for a written quote. See our UK private hospital price list, private operation costs and paying in instalments.
Using the NHS Route
Spire Cheshire treats NHS patients. If your GP refers you for a procedure it provides, you can often choose it through the NHS e-Referral Service at no cost. You join the NHS waiting list for that hospital, so it is free but not usually as fast as paying or using insurance. Orthopaedics has the longest list in England; see NHS waiting times for operations, waiting times by region and how to jump the NHS waiting list.
Health Insurance in Warrington
- Check the hospital list. Spire hospitals appear on most major insurers’ lists, but it depends on your policy. See the Bupa, AXA and Aviva hospital list guides.
- Get pre-authorisation from your insurer before booking.
- New conditions only. Insurance covers conditions that start after you join; ones you already have are usually excluded. See pre-existing conditions and is private health insurance worth it?
FAQs: Private Hospitals in Warrington (2026)
Is there a private hospital in Warrington?
Yes. Spire Cheshire Hospital, on Fir Tree Close in Stretton (WA4 4LU), is Warrington’s private hospital. It is about four miles south of the town centre, just off junction 10 of the M56, with free parking. It has 50 beds, MRI and CT scanners, and treats private and NHS patients. The main phone number is 01925 265 000.
Is Warrington Hospital private?
No. Warrington Hospital on Lovely Lane is an NHS hospital run by Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It is listed on some private scan booking sites, so you may be able to book a paid scan there, but for private consultations and operations in Warrington most people use Spire Cheshire Hospital. The nearest NHS hospital with a dedicated private patient unit is Wrightington Hospital near Wigan, which has a private orthopaedic wing.
How much does private treatment cost in Warrington?
Spire Cheshire gives prices on request, on 01925 215 029 for self-pay enquiries. As a guide, published prices elsewhere in the North West include a hip replacement from £15,453 and a knee arthroscopy from £4,574 at Ramsay’s Renacres Hospital near Ormskirk, and fixed prices of £13,199 for a hip replacement and £13,799 for a knee replacement at Practice Plus Group. Ask for a written quote that says what is included.
Can NHS patients be treated at Spire Cheshire Hospital?
Yes. Spire Cheshire treats NHS patients as well as private patients. If your GP refers you for a procedure it provides, you can often choose it through the NHS e-Referral Service at no cost, though you join the NHS waiting list for that hospital.
What is Spire Cheshire Hospital’s CQC rating?
The Care Quality Commission rated Spire Cheshire Hospital Outstanding, with both surgery and outpatients and diagnostic imaging rated Outstanding. The rating dates from May 2017, so check the CQC website for the latest position.
Important Information
This 2026 guide is independent general information, not medical advice. Hospital details are taken from Spire Healthcare, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Care Quality Commission; prices are as published by Ramsay Health Care and Practice Plus Group in September 2026. These can change, so confirm details and get a written quote from the hospital, and pre-authorisation from your insurer, before booking. Private hospitals do not provide emergency care: for urgent concerns call NHS 111, and in an emergency call 999. Going Private UK is not affiliated with any hospital named. If you compare insurance quotes through this site, we may receive a commission from our FCA-regulated partners at no cost to you; this does not influence our guides.
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