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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 79 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
79
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
30.26(-19%)
Drugs
14.16(+263%)
Other theft
9.54(+45%)
Theft from the person
6.71(+474%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.66(-37%)
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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Stockton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,050,000.

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£765,000
Terraced50£281,500
Semi-Detached46£462,000
Flats13£180,000

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

WA46LJ

Evesham Close

WA45BS

Foxdale Court

WA42AG

Grappenhall Road

WA46DS

Ellesmere Road

WA46SF

Cambridge Close

WA42DH

Ackers Road

WA46ND

Whitefield Road

WA42SA

Chester Road

WA42UX

Fairfield Road

WA45AR

Birchdale Road

WA45AE

Kingsley Drive

WA46PG

Granby Road

WA46NB

Whitefield Road

WA46SG

London Road

WA46NL

Walton Road

WA46JA

Wardley Road

WA46PF

Grantham Avenue

WA46JR

Derby Road

WA46PR

Bramley Mews

WA46EN

Chester Road

WA42BZ

Ackers Lane

WA46DY

Brackley Street

WA46EQ

Hill Cliffe Road

WA42UJ

Pike Street

WA46EF

Ellesmere Road

WA46EJ

Worsley Road

WA42BH

Mill Lane

WA42YY

Reedsmere Close

WA46NS

Walton New Road

WA42RX

Chester Road

WA42BG

Brian Avenue

WA46EH

Worsley Road

WA46SA

Carlingford Road

WA46JX

White Street

WA45BP

Tynwald Drive

WA42UE

Fairfield Road

WA42DJ

Windsor Court

WA46JJ

Cressbrook Road

WA46NJ

Walton Road

WA42DQ

Limetree Avenue

WA42UG

Warburton Street

WA42DL

Limetree Avenue

WA46PB

Rutland Avenue

WA46HR

London Road

WA46NP

Walton New Road

WA46DT

Egerton Street

WA42XD

Oakdale Avenue

WA42AX

Grappenhall Road

WA46HU

West Avenue

WA45BT

Barrule Close

WA46SB

Hillfoot Crescent

WA46HX

West Avenue

WA46PL

Chelford Close

WA46LY

Bedford Street

WA46FQ

Springbrook

WA42RY

Brook Avenue

WA42AH

Grappenhall Road

WA42UR

Fairfield Road

WA45AP

Birchdale Crescent

WA42BA

East Avenue

WA42UY

Ackers Lane

WA46JG

Stetchworth Road

WA42AR

Grappenhall Road

WA45AD

Red Lane

WA42YZ

Swanage Close

WA46NZ

Hillcliffe Road

WA42AJ

Lumbrook Mews

WA46LN

Beech Road

WA42UF

Fairfield Road

WA46LF

Bridgewater Mews

WA46LW

Carlisle Street

WA45AF

Kingsley Drive

WA42EW

Limetree Avenue

WA46EE

Ellesmere Road

WA42UW

Grice Street

WA42UN

Gaskell Street

WA46LL

Chapel Lane

WA42BQ

Ackers Road

WA46EB

Francis Road

WA46JL

Vicarage Walk

WA46EP

Pool Lane

WA46JE

Stetchworth Road

WA42AL

Victoria Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.