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Stockton Heath

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About

Stockton Heath ward occupies the southern bank of the Manchester Ship Canal in Warrington. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Its centre is focused along Walton Road and London Road, which host a concentration of local shops, supermarkets, and services. The ward is well-connected by road, sitting close to the M56 motorway, and includes several primary schools and community facilities like the Stockton Heath Library.

A defining characteristic is the swing bridge over the canal, a functional landmark connecting to the neighbouring village of Moore. The Bridgewater Canal also runs through the area, with a towpath providing a traffic-free route for walking and cycling. Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden, a restored Victorian garden, offers a green space within the ward. The overall landscape is largely suburban, with the waterways forming significant physical boundaries.

Area overview

On average Stockton Heath has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stockton Heath is £61,033 per year. There are 2 schools in Stockton Heath: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stockton Heath is home to around 6,709 people, with a population density of about 3,898.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stockton Heath Population
6,709
Population density
3,898.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.66(-20%)
Drugs
14.46(+282%)
Other theft
9.39(+42%)
Theft from the person
6.71(+469%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.41(-29%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,265
93.37%
Other White
133
1.98%
Irish
70
1.04%
White and Asian (mixed)
41
0.61%
Chinese
34
0.51%
Total population: 6,710

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,600
46.2%
Level 3 (A level)
875
15.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
739
13.13%
No qualifications
587
10.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
421
7.48%
Total 16+ residents: 5,628

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,247
41.29%
Owns with a mortgage
1,148
38.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
373
12.35%
Other social rented
140
4.64%
Other forms of private rent
55
1.82%
Total households: 3,020

Property prices in Stockton Heath

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Stockton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £830,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stockton Heath 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 Stockton Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£722,500
Flats9£192,000
Semi-Detached45£436,000
Terraced43£280,000

10 years median price trend in Stockton Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockton Heath.

All postcodes in Stockton Heath

WA46LT

Beech Road

WA46LF

Bridgewater Mews

WA46NU

Hillcliffe Road

WA42BY

Moss Close

WA42UF

Fairfield Road

WA46GY

Bedford Street

WA46HT

West Avenue

WA46JF

Osborne Road

WA46JT

Dundonald Avenue

WA42AH

Grappenhall Road

WA42BG

Brian Avenue

WA42DL

Limetree Avenue

WA42RZ

Chester Road

WA42AJ

Lumbrook Mews

WA42XD

Oakdale Avenue

WA46ER

Chester Road

WA46LZ

Whitefield Road

WA42AS

Hollow Drive

WA42UX

Fairfield Road

WA46JW

Southern Street

WA46JX

White Street

WA46EP

Pool Lane

WA46JH

Cressbrook Road

WA42AT

Willow Drive

WA42UN

Gaskell Street

WA45AD

Red Lane

WA46EB

Francis Road

WA46EN

Chester Road

WA42UU

Fairfield Road

WA42AR

Grappenhall Road

WA42BU

Fairfield Road

WA42DH

Ackers Road

WA46DY

Brackley Street

WA42UL

Ellison Street

WA42UW

Grice Street

WA45AP

Birchdale Crescent

WA42DG

Lilac Grove

WA42RY

Brook Avenue

WA45AB

Red Lane

WA46DZ

Ellesmere Road

WA46EF

Ellesmere Road

WA46FQ

Springbrook

WA46NP

Walton New Road

WA46GF

Stockton Heath

WA42DE

Mill Lane

WA42UQ

Gibson Street

WA46HZ

Walton Heath Road

WA46JR

Derby Road

WA46JU

Kimberley Drive

WA46NA

Whitefield Road

WA42BZ

Ackers Lane

WA46NZ

Hillcliffe Road

WA42BQ

Ackers Road

WA42UG

Warburton Street

WA42UT

Alexandra Road

WA42AN

Alexandra Road

WA45BU

Peveril Close

WA45DG

London Road

WA46DX

Roman Road

WA46ED

Ellesmere Road

WA45BN

Warren Drive

WA46BH

Walton Road

WA46GH

West Avenue

WA46JE

Stetchworth Road

WA46JA

Wardley Road

WA46JN

Southern Street

WA42BX

Fairfield Gardens

WA46NW

Walton Road

WA46PE

Belvoir Road

WA46PQ

Melton Avenue

WA46SA

Carlingford Road

WA42AX

Grappenhall Road

WA42UR

Fairfield Road

WA45AE

Kingsley Drive

WA45AF

Kingsley Drive

WA42AZ

Arley Avenue

WA46EH

Worsley Road

WA46JS

Kimberley Drive

WA45AR

Birchdale Road

WA46NX

Hillcliffe Road

WA46PJ

Calderfield Close

WA46JL

Vicarage Walk

WA46LN

Beech Road

Data Sources

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