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Rixton and Woolston

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About

Rixton and Woolston is a ward in Warrington, located in the southern part of the town. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, terraces, and modern developments. It is bordered by the River Mersey to the south, providing a natural boundary and some scenic views. The ward also includes green spaces like Woolston Park, which offers recreational facilities and walking trails.

The area has good transport links, with the M6 and M62 motorways nearby, making it accessible for commuters. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community centres, catering to everyday needs. Rixton and Woolston has a quiet, suburban feel, with a focus on family living. The ward also has industrial areas, particularly around Woolston, contributing to local employment opportunities.

Area overview

On average Rixton and Woolston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45 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 of residents in Rixton and Woolston is £45,746 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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 93 recent sales, the median property price is £266,000 in Rixton and Woolston area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £515,000.

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
Detached27£345,000
Semi-Detached55£248,000
Terraced11£215,000

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

WA14DR

White House Drive

WA14DS

Ivy Road

WA14HF

Abingdon Avenue

WA14HG

Alder Road

WA14LS

Holes Lane

WA14RP

Woolston

WA36DX

Holly Bush Lane

WA36JX

Dawlish Close

WA36JS

Birch Road

WA36LE

Dam Head Lane

WA14HE

Ascot Close

WA14DE

Holes Lane

WA14DT

Gig Lane

WA36HH

Moat Lane

WA36JG

St Helens Close

WA36JR

Sycamore Crescent

WA36LP

Elm Road

WA14AB

Holes Lane

WA14DG

Gig Lane

WA14EZ

Hertford Close

WA36HB

Manchester Road

WA14BX

Runnymede

WA13HA

Almond Grove

WA14BD

Cliftonville Road

WA14LP

Somerset Way

WA35BS

Vetch Close

WA36EJ

Prospect Lane

WA13EY

Heathwood Grove

WA14HB

Abingdon Avenue

WA14LR

Truro Close

WA14QB

Long Barn Lane

WA14SG

Woolston

WA36LN

Elm Road

WA14GB

Holes Lane

WA13UN

Cynthia Avenue

WA14AY

Woolston

WA14BG

Parksway

WA14DY

Berwick Close

WA14EG

Lawson Close

WA14PR

Manchester Road

WA14QT

Dennett Close

WA35AX

Woolden Road

WA36EH

Holly Bush Lane

WA13PP

Holes Lane

WA14PE

Hayfield Road

WA14PN

Hall Road

WA14PY

Holes Lane

WA14QF

Battery Lane

WA14QG

Croftside

WA14QH

Weir Lane

WA36EF

Moat Lane

WA36HL

Manchester Road

WA36HX

Manchester Road

WA36JL

Lime Close

WA14BS

Cliftonville Road

WA14DD

Hereford Close

WA14ND

Austral Avenue

WA14PJ

Hillock Lane

WA14RN

Croftside

WA35AA

Culcheth East & Hollins Green

WA35BZ

Bank Street

WA36DP

Juniper Lane

WA36EY

Moat Lane

WA36HA

Manchester Road

WA36HF

Chapel Lane

WA36JY

The Weint

WA14BU

Langton Green

WA14EN

Acacia Avenue

WA14ES

Warren Lane

WA14QL

Epping Drive

WA36JP

Birch Road

WA36LA

Dam Lane

WA14AU

Bridge Road

WA14EE

Gig Lane

WA14EU

Baron Close

WA14NN

Dam Lane

WA14NR

Barnfield Road

WA14PZ

Battery Lane

WA35BQ

Culcheth East & Hollins Green

WA36DT

Brook Lane

WA36JU

Lock Lane

WA14FT

Bowfell Grove

WA14DW

Stirling Close

WA14EF

Dennett Close

WA14HL

Dam Lane

WA14HW

Cliftonville Road

WA14NQ

Abstone Close

WA14QE

Clares Farm Close

WA14QN

Epping Drive

WA14RA

Kingsland Grange

WA35BP

Bank Street

WA14DN

Gig Lane

WA14DZ

Durham Close

WA14EP

Dam Lane

WA14EX

Berkshire Drive

WA14QW

Poulton Crescent

WA13UL

Cynthia Avenue

WA14AP

Bridge Road

WA14BP

Langton Green

WA14DU

Monmouth Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.