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Rixton and Woolston

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About

Rixton and Woolston is a largely rural ward on the southern edge of Warrington. Its landscape is defined by the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey, which form its northern and southern boundaries. The area contains significant agricultural land, pockets of woodland, and the Woolston Eyes Nature Reserve, a major site for breeding willow tits and other birdlife. The settlement of Woolston is the main residential area.

The ward's history is closely tied to these waterways, with the Manchester Ship Canal's massive lock system at Rixton being a notable local feature. This infrastructure contrasts with the open farmland and the quiet, linear village of Rixton itself. The area provides a green buffer between Warrington's urban core and the neighbouring borough of Trafford, with its character dominated by water management, nature conservation, and agriculture.

Area overview

On average Rixton and Woolston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rixton and Woolston is £50,153 per year. There are 9 schools in Rixton and Woolston: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rixton and Woolston is home to around 9,211 people, with a population density of about 447.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rixton and Woolston Population
9,211
Population density
447.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.1(-22%)
Vehicle crime
7.17(+20%)
Public order
6.95(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.86(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.54(-38%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,679
94.23%
Other White
115
1.25%
Chinese
79
0.86%
Irish
66
0.72%
Pakistani
61
0.66%
Total population: 9,210

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,299
29.57%
Level 3 (A level)
1,415
18.2%
No qualifications
1,311
16.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,133
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
834
10.73%
Total 16+ residents: 7,775

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,928
49.77%
Owns with a mortgage
1,417
36.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
271
7%
Other social rented
100
2.58%
Social rents from council
86
2.22%
Total households: 3,874

Property prices in Rixton and Woolston

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Rixton and Woolston area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £945,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rixton and Woolston 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 Rixton and Woolston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached58£251,500
Terraced11£235,000
Detached35£367,500

10 years median price trend in Rixton and Woolston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rixton and Woolston.

All postcodes in Rixton and Woolston

WA14HD

Berkshire Drive

WA35AY

Glazebrook Lane

WA14EE

Gig Lane

WA14BP

Parksway

WA36JQ

Glen Close

WA14AY

Bridge Road

WA14LQ

Dorset Way

WA14BL

Cliftonville Road

WA14QG

Martinscroft Green

WA36EN

Moss Side Lane

WA13EY

Heathwood Grove

WA36HL

Manchester Road

WA36JP

Birch Road

WA14EZ

Hertford Close

WA14NU

Oakdene Avenue

WA14ET

Dam Lane

WA36LG

Dam Lane

WA14PD

Hill Top Road

WA14EQ

Hickory Close

WA14BW

Laxey Avenue

WA36EW

Manchester Road

WA14SZ

Chesford Grange

WA14DP

Maple Road

WA14ER

Dam Lane

WA14PA

Hall Road

WA36HH

Moss Side Lane

WA14FT

Bowfell Grove

WA14NA

Wentworth Avenue

WA36JG

St Helens Close

WA14ND

Austral Avenue

WA14NY

Laburnum Avenue

WA36HZ

Birch Road

WA14HN

Manchester Road

WA14QR

Longbarn Lane

WA14HQ

Manor Close

WA14EN

Acacia Avenue

WA36EF

Moat Lane

WA14QF

Battery Lane

WA35BH

Glazebrook Lane

WA14EH

Redwood Close

WA35BE

Glazebrook Lane

WA14RZ

Melford Court

WA14HG

Vaudrey Drive

WA14DZ

Durham Close

WA36HY

Manchester Road

WA36EY

Moat Lane

WA35BQ

Glazebrook Lane

WA14LN

Somerset Way

WA14AR

Greymist Avenue

WA14BE

Clifton Close

WA14PS

Manchester Road

WA14AS

Cotterill Drive

WA36DL

Moss Lane

WA36JN

Warburton View

WA14LS

Holes Lane

WA14RT

Rixton and Woolston

WA35BL

Glazebrook Lane

WA14PE

Hayfield Road

WA36DP

Juniper Lane

WA14AB

Holes Lane

WA14GB

Holes Lane

WA35DD

Dam Head Lane

WA14DJ

Mawdsley Avenue

WA14RQ

Chesford Grange

WA14PN

Hall Road

WA14NS

Barnfield Road

WA36HJ

Moss Side Lane

WA35AU

Glazebrook Lane

WA14QJ

Longbarn Lane

WA14AU

Bridge Road

WA14NP

Greenfields Close

WA14NX

Rosedale Avenue

WA36LQ

Dam Lane

WA14BQ

Runnymede

WA14RE

Chesford Grange

WA35BG

Carlton Way

WA14ES

Warren Lane

WA14EW

Linden Close

WA14LZ

Holes Lane

WA14PL

Hall Road

WA14NN

Dam Lane

WA14DR

White House Drive

WA36JT

Manchester Road

WA14DY

Shropshire Close

WA14PQ

Hillock Lane

WA36EJ

Prospect Lane

WA14DQ

Suncroft Close

WA14SG

Rixton and Woolston

WA36LE

Dam Lane

WA14RR

Tatton Court

WA14RX

Cranford Court

WA14NR

Barnfield Road

WA14NB

Holes Lane

WA36JY

The Weint

WA36EA

Manchester Road

WA14JY

Holes Lane

WA13TU

Queens Crescent

WA14QW

Poulton Crescent

WA14BG

Parksway

WA14QH

Weir Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.