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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 60 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
60
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
30.51(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.62(-64%)
Public order
6.41(-36%)
Vehicle crime
5.21(-14%)
Other theft
4.99(-25%)
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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 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
Detached25£342,500
Semi-Detached51£250,000
Terraced12£221,500

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

WA14HR

Hereford Close

WA36DL

Moss Lane

WA14DX

Berwick Close

WA36LD

Pool Road

WA36EP

Moss Lane

WA14DR

White House Drive

WA14HF

Abingdon Avenue

WA14HG

Vaudrey Drive

WA14RP

Rixton and Woolston

WA36JS

Birch Road

WA14DE

Manchester Road

WA14DT

Gig Lane

WA36HH

Moss Side Lane

WA14DS

Ivy Road

WA14LS

Holes Lane

WA36DX

Manchester Road

WA36JX

Dawlish Close

WA36LE

Dam Lane

WA14HE

Ascot Close

WA36JG

St Helens Close

WA36JR

Sycamore Crescent

WA36LP

Elm Road

WA14DG

Gig Lane

WA36HB

Manchester Road

WA14AB

Holes Lane

WA14EZ

Hertford Close

WA13HA

Almond Grove

WA14BX

Runnymede

WA14LP

Somerset Way

WA14BD

Cliftonville Road

WA35BS

Vetch Close

WA36EJ

Prospect Lane

WA14HB

Berkshire Drive

WA14LR

Truro Close

WA14QB

Longbarn Lane

WA14SG

Rixton and Woolston

WA36LN

School Lane

WA13EY

Heathwood Grove

WA13UN

Margaret Avenue

WA14BG

Parksway

WA14AY

Bridge Road

WA35AX

Glazebrook Lane

WA14DY

Shropshire Close

WA14EG

Lawson Close

WA14GB

Holes Lane

WA14QT

Edward Gardens

WA36EH

Holly Bush Lane

WA14PR

Chesford Grange

WA14PE

Hayfield Road

WA14PN

Hall Road

WA14QF

Battery Lane

WA36HL

Manchester Road

WA36HX

Manchester Road

WA13PP

Manchester Road

WA14PY

Manchester Road

WA14QG

Martinscroft Green

WA14QH

Weir Lane

WA36EF

Moat Lane

WA36JL

Orchard Brow

WA14RN

Croftside

WA35AA

Glazebrook Lane

WA36EY

Moat Lane

WA36HF

Chapel Lane

WA36JY

The Weint

WA14DD

Wessex Close

WA14BS

Marshall Road

WA14ND

Austral Avenue

WA14PJ

Hillock Lane

WA35BZ

Bank Street

WA36DP

Juniper Lane

WA36HA

Manchester Road

WA14BU

Langton Green

WA36JP

Birch Road

WA36LA

Dam Lane

WA14EN

Acacia Avenue

WA14ES

Warren Lane

WA14QL

Epping Drive

WA14AU

Bridge Road

WA14EU

Baron Close

WA14NR

Barnfield Road

WA35BQ

Glazebrook Lane

WA36JU

Manchester Road

WA14EE

Gig Lane

WA14NN

Dam Lane

WA14PZ

Riversdale

WA36DT

Brook Lane

WA14HL

Manchester Road

WA14QE

Clares Farm Close

WA14RA

Kingsland Grange

WA14DW

Stirling Close

WA14EF

Dennett Close

WA14FT

Bowfell Grove

WA14HW

Manchester Road

WA14NQ

Abstone Close

WA14QN

Epping Drive

WA35BP

Bank Street

WA14DN

Gig Lane

WA14EP

Dam Lane

WA14DZ

Durham Close

WA14EX

Berkshire Drive

Data Sources

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