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Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton

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About

Appleton Thorn, Stretton, and Walton form a collection of residential communities on the southeastern fringes of Warrington. The area is characterised by a mix of modern housing developments and older, more established neighbourhoods, with local amenities and schools serving the population. It is primarily a commuter belt, with good road links to the wider town centre and the M56 motorway facilitating travel to Manchester and Chester.

A notable local tradition is the annual "Bawming the Thorn" ceremony in Appleton Thorn, where villagers dance around a hawthorn tree. The landscape includes stretches of farmland and green corridors like the Bridgewater Canal, which passes through the area, providing routes for walking and cycling. The overall feel is suburban, with pockets of historical interest set against practical, modern infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton is £71,148 per year. There are 4 schools in Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton is home to around 6,846 people, with a population density of about 263.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton Population
6,846
Population density
263.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.09(-54%)
Drugs
14.75(+289%)
Other theft
9.06(+37%)
Theft from the person
6.57(+457%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.97(-73%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,321
92.33%
Other White
113
1.65%
Indian
77
1.12%
Irish
56
0.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
0.63%
Total population: 6,846

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,663
46.35%
Level 3 (A level)
891
15.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
855
14.88%
No qualifications
571
9.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
372
6.48%
Total 16+ residents: 5,745

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,226
46.46%
Owns with a mortgage
1,120
42.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
170
6.44%
Other social rented
41
1.55%
Other forms of private rent
41
1.55%
Total households: 2,639

Property prices in Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £455,500 in Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £880,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£573,500
Flats7£180,000
Semi-Detached26£430,000
Terraced13£372,500

10 years median price trend in Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton.

All postcodes in Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton

WA42SW

Portola Close

WA43HU

Broad Lane

WA43LB

Knutsford Road

WA45GS

Belfry Gardens

WA46JG

Stetchworth Road

WA46NE

Whitefield Road

WA42SL

Lindi Avenue

WA42TR

Stockport Road

WA46PG

Granby Road

WA46TP

Runcorn Road

WA44GX

Pintail Close

WA42TQ

Stockport Road

WA43HB

Boddington Drive

WA45FD

Pewterspear Green Road

WA45LP

Chester Road

WA45NY

Warrington Road

WA42SZ

Stockport Road

WA43EY

Australia Lane

WA44NG

Hatton Lane

WA44SE

Pepper Street

WA44TB

Blackcap Road

WA45GP

Camberley Heath Drive

WA45LN

Warrington Road

WA46NT

Walton New Road

WA43JF

Half Acre Lane

WA44RL

Arley Road

WA46NS

Walton New Road

WA45GR

Parkstone Drive

WA42EU

Woodlands Drive

WA44RF

Barley Castle Lane

WA44TQ

Stretton Green Distribution Park

WA45RE

Lambourne Crescent

WA43HP

Lumb Brook Road

WA44PB

Arley Road

WA45AA

Braeburn Drive

WA46TB

Chester Road

WA42SX

Bell Lane

WA44RQ

Arley Road

WA45HF

Crispin Grove

WA45LH

Park Lane

WA46SH

Grange Green Manor

WA46TF

Lychgate

WA43JL

Cinder Lane

WA42EY

Stanton Road

WA44PG

Northwich Road

WA44RS

Arley Road

WA46JD

Osborne Road

WA46TE

Appleton

WA46TS

Bellhouse Lane

WA45LL

Hough's Lane

WA46SL

Walton Lea Road

WA43EA

Stansfield Drive

WA43JU

Cuerdon Drive

WA43JY

Knutsford Road

WA44QR

Moss Hall Lane

WA45DH

Foxhills Close

WA46EJ

Worsley Road

WA42JG

Thelwall New Road

WA42SR

Thelwall New Road

WA44RZ

Chapel Lane

WA45QN

Thomasons Bridge Lane

WA45QP

Hollyhedge Lane

WA46EL

Walton Road

WA46NU

Hillcliffe Road

WA44BX

Hatton Lane

WA44LY

Fir Tree Close

WA43JR

Weaste Lane

WA44BZ

Hatton Lane

WA44TJ

Spinney Gardens

WA46JF

Osborne Road

WA46TD

Chester Road

WA43HS

Broad Lane

WA43JE

Half Acre Lane

WA44RW

Arley Road

WA46PN

Warrington Road

WA44DJ

Summer Lane

WA44TE

Pepper Street

WA45PP

London Road

WA46TA

Runcorn Road

WA46TR

Bellhouse Lane

WA42JF

Thelwall New Road

WA43JZ

Cinder Lane

WA44RH

Parkland Close

WA44ST

Lyncastle Way

WA45LJ

Houghs Lane

WA46ER

Chester Road

WA43HN

Wrights Green

WA44NP

Stretton Road

WA44SB

Pepper Street

WA44SG

Stretton Road

WA43EZ

Australia Lane

WA44DR

Hall Lane

WA44FZ

Pennypleck Drive

WA45GU

Blackmoor Way

WA46EP

Pool Lane

WA46EB

Francis Road

WA46EN

Chester Road

WA44NA

Fir Tree Close

WA44QX

Grappenhall Lane

WA44RN

Arley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.