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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

WA36JW

Lime Close

WA14HS

Magnolia Close

WA35DD

Dam Head Lane

WA36JH

Briar Avenue

WA13EZ

Wildwood Grove

WA13UD

Aveley Close

WA14LQ

Dorset Way

WA35AU

Glazebrook Lane

WA36EE

Moat Lane

WA36HU

Manchester Road

WA35BD

Bedford Green

WA36DU

Manchester Road

WA14BH

Cliftonville Road

WA14DA

Wiltshire Close

WA14ED

Mulberry Close

WA14NE

Holes Lane

WA14NL

Well Farm Close

WA14NW

Barnfield Road

WA14RR

Tatton Court

WA36AD

Moss Lane

WA14JL

Green Lane

WA35AY

Glazebrook Lane

WA35BL

Glazebrook Lane

WA36LQ

Dam Lane

WA14AQ

New Cut Lane

WA14AW

Centre 21

WA14NA

Wentworth Avenue

WA14RF

Hardwick Grange

WA36EW

Manchester Road

WA14AL

Hawthorne Avenue

WA14BJ

Cliftonville Road

WA14HJ

Manchester Road

WA14NY

Laburnum Avenue

WA14QA

Tarn Court

WA14RW

Kingsland Grange

WA14AR

Greymist Avenue

WA14QS

Edward Gardens

WA14RZ

Melford Court

WA35FQ

Glazebrook Meadows

WA36JT

Manchester Road

WA36LF

Dam Head Lane

WA36LG

Dam Lane

WA14SR

Hardwick Grange

WA35DA

Bank Street

WA36HD

Manchester Road

WA14AT

Bridge Road

WA14PS

Manchester Road

WA36EN

Moss Side Lane

WA36LR

Marsh Brook Close

WA14AS

Cotterill Drive

WA14DP

Maple Road

WA14PH

Warren Lane

WA14EJ

Alder Road

WA14RE

Chesford Grange

WA14PQ

Hillock Lane

WA35BH

Glazebrook Lane

WA36HG

Chapel Lane

WA14BQ

Runnymede

WA14DQ

Suncroft Close

WA14LW

Monroe Close

WA14NX

Rosedale Avenue

WA35AZ

Glazebrook Lane

WA36HY

Manchester Road

WA14NS

Barnfield Road

WA36EA

Manchester Road

WA36LJ

School Lane

Data Sources

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