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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 86 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-Detached50£249,000
Terraced11£228,000

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

WA14QW

Poulton Crescent

WA13UL

Cynthia Avenue

WA14BP

Parksway

WA14EA

Spruce Close

WA14PU

Manchester Road

WA36DZ

Holly Bush Lane

WA14AP

Manchester Road

WA14DU

Monmouth Close

WA14LN

Somerset Way

WA14NU

Oakdene Avenue

WA14QP

Poulton Crescent

WA14QR

Longbarn Lane

WA35BN

Glazebrook Lane

WA35FR

Rixton and Woolston

WA36JZ

Manchester Road

WA14BA

Bridge Lane

WA14DH

Mancroft Close

WA14DL

Ladycroft Close

WA14ER

Dam Lane

WA14EY

Berkshire Drive

WA14HP

Gloucester Close

WA14JY

Holes Lane

WA14LT

Timberscombe Gardens

WA14NP

Greenfields Close

WA14QQ

Weir Lane

WA14QY

Nottingham Close

WA14BL

Cliftonville Road

WA14NB

Holes Lane

WA14PG

Ryder Road

WA36ED

Moat Lane

WA14BW

Laxey Avenue

WA14ET

Dam Lane

WA14HA

Walnut Close

WA35BJ

Glazebrook Lane

WA36DS

Brook Lane

WA36LB

Dam Lane

WA14EQ

Hickory Close

WA14HN

Manchester Road

WA36HJ

Moss Side Lane

WA14DF

Manchester Road

WA14LH

Wells Close

WA14RQ

Chesford Grange

WA14SH

Rixton and Woolston

WA35BE

Glazebrook Lane

WA36JQ

Glen Close

WA14AG

New Cut Lane

WA14HH

Dam Lane

WA14HQ

Manor Close

WA14AD

Manchester Road

WA14EB

Cypress Close

WA14EW

Linden Close

WA14NF

Hillock Lane

WA14PB

Hall Road

WA36ET

Moss Side Lane

WA14BT

Fitzwalter Road

WA14EH

Redwood Close

WA36EL

Moss Side Lane

WA14DB

Suffolk Close

WA36DY

Holly Bush Lane

WA36EG

Woodend Lane

WA36JJ

Birch Road

WA14DJ

Mawdsley Avenue

WA14JS

Willow Crescent

WA14PD

Hill Top Road

WA14HD

Berkshire Drive

WA14RT

Rixton and Woolston

WA35BA

Glazebrook Lane

WA35BW

Bank Street

WA36DN

Nicol Avenue

WA36EB

Manchester Road

WA36LW

Ash Road

WA14LG

Brickhurst Way

WA14LL

Wareham Close

WA14LZ

Holes Lane

WA14NT

Ferndale Close

WA36DR

Manchester Road

WA36LL

School Lane

WA14AE

Manchester Road

WA14PX

Woolston Grange Avenue

WA13TR

Seymour Drive

WA14BE

Clifton Close

WA35BG

Carlton Way

WA14BN

Peel Close

WA14EL

Laurel Avenue

WA13UJ

Gordon Avenue

WA36HQ

Moss Side Lane

WA14LJ

Yeovil Close

WA14PF

Hillock Lane

WA36HZ

Birch Road

WA13TT

Seymour Drive

WA14LU

Lincoln Close

WA14PA

Hall Road

WA14SZ

Chesford Grange

WA13TU

Queens Crescent

WA13UA

Manchester Road

WA14PL

Hall Road

WA14QJ

Longbarn Lane

WA14RX

Cranford Court

WA36JN

Warburton View

WA36FA

Claydon Gardens

Data Sources

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