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Norton South & Preston Brook

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About

Norton South & Preston Brook ward encompasses the southern portion of Norton village and the adjacent settlement of Preston Brook. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types. It is bordered by the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey to the north, with the M56 motorway running along its southern edge. The landscape includes open fields and wooded areas, particularly around Daresbury Firs.

The ward contains the historic Preston Brook Tunnel, the southern entrance to the canal tunnel network. Local infrastructure includes several industrial estates and a major inland port facility along the waterways. The area is served by the Preston Brook railway station on the Liverpool to Birmingham line. Community facilities are centred around the local primary schools and village halls in both settlements.

Area overview

On average Norton South & Preston Brook has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Norton South & Preston Brook is £48,584 per year. There are 3 schools in Norton South & Preston Brook: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Norton South & Preston Brook is home to around 7,146 people, with a population density of about 1,122.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
23.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Norton South & Preston Brook Population
7,146
Population density
1,122 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.47(+79%)
Public order
12.31(+22%)
Other theft
8.82(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.68(-53%)
Drugs
6.58(+74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,714
93.97%
Other White
134
1.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
0.55%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
38
0.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.45%
Total population: 7,145

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,416
25.16%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,068
18.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,015
18.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
994
17.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
716
12.72%
Total 16+ residents: 5,627

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,031
33.98%
Owns outright
775
25.54%
Owns with a mortgage
755
24.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
280
9.23%
Social rents from council
135
4.45%
Total households: 3,034

Property prices in Norton South & Preston Brook

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Norton South & Preston Brook area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £520,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Norton South & Preston Brook 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 Norton South & Preston Brook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£325,000
Flats2£87,500
Semi-Detached6£243,500
Terraced17£135,000

10 years median price trend in Norton South & Preston Brook

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton South & Preston Brook.

All postcodes in Norton South & Preston Brook

WA73BW

Aston Lane South

WA73FA

Aston Lane North

WA76BD

Mevagissey Road

WA76DL

Compass Close

WA76DX

Parkgate Way

WA73DT

Aston Lane

WA73GL

Tannery Croft

WA73AB

Chester Road

WA73AD

Chester Road

WA73AS

Rose Mount

WA73BA

Chester Road

WA73PZ

Aston Lane North

WA76AB

Masseyfield Road

WA76LT

Halsall Close

WA76LU

Saltwood Drive

WA73GJ

Aston Fields Road

WA76BQ

Kilncroft

WA76DS

Bournemouth Close

WA76EH

Barnfield Avenue

WA76JB

Plymouth Close

WA76LX

Wellbrook Close

WA76AA

Helston Close

WA76JF

Falmouth Place

WA73BE

Aston Lane North

WA76BG

Porthleven Road

WA76DJ

Rose Close

WA44JT

Rembury Place

WA73AX

Chester Road

WA44AT

Waterfront

WA76JD

Southampton Way

WA73NB

Lockwood View

WA73ZL

Norton South & Preston Brook

WA76DD

Navigation Close

WA76EA

Fleetwood Walk

WA73GE

Aston Lane North

WA73AZ

Wellfield

WA76DT

Heysham Close

WA76PE

Northwich Road

WA76EW

Gillan Close

WA76HF

Abington Walk

Data Sources

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