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Willaston & Thornton

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About

Willaston & Thornton is a largely rural ward located in the southern part of the borough, characterised by its open farmland and small, distinct settlements. The area includes the villages of Willaston, Thornton Hough, and Raby, each with their own community focus. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, with fields and country lanes defining the scenery between the villages. This creates a quiet, residential character away from major urban centres.

A notable feature is the presence of Thornton Hough, a model village largely constructed from distinctive red Ruabon brick in the late 19th century. The area includes several green spaces and local nature areas, such as Raby Mere. The overall atmosphere is one of a settled, green belt community where village life centres around local schools, churches, and parish councils.

Area overview

On average Willaston & Thornton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Willaston & Thornton is £59,815 per year. There are 3 schools in Willaston & Thornton: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Willaston & Thornton is home to around 5,172 people, with a population density of about 223.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Willaston & Thornton Population
5,172
Population density
223.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.53(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.38(-66%)
Burglary
5.22(-6%)
Public order
4.83(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.83(-46%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,934
95.4%
Other White
56
1.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.7%
Other Asian
21
0.41%
Other
21
0.41%
Total population: 5,172

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,081
47.02%
Level 3 (A level)
723
16.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
512
11.57%
No qualifications
449
10.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
311
7.03%
Total 16+ residents: 4,426

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,190
52.08%
Owns with a mortgage
742
32.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
182
7.96%
Other social rented
70
3.06%
Other forms of private rent
46
2.01%
Total households: 2,285

Property prices in Willaston & Thornton

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Willaston & Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,133 up to £1,132,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Willaston & Thornton 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 Willaston & Thornton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£491,250
Flats2£237,500
Semi-Detached25£300,000
Terraced12£286,750

10 years median price trend in Willaston & Thornton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willaston & Thornton.

All postcodes in Willaston & Thornton

CH645TH

The Village

CH661QX

Wood Close

CH667NJ

Pillbox Close

CH667PB

Matilda Road

CH641RR

Mill Lane

CH641TB

Briardale Road

CH648TF

Chester High Road

CH648TG

Dunstan Lane

CH665PJ

School Lane

CH641SL

Hooton Road

CH641TP

Heath Lane

CH642UH

Hadlow Lane

CH661QW

Thornton Mews

CH665NE

Hooton Green

CH665NL

Granville Drive

CH642TS

Meadow Close

CH642TX

Cherry Brow Terrace

CH642XQ

Moss Close

CH645TT

Priestway Lane

CH641RW

Mill Lane

CH641SF

Hooton Road

CH642UE

Wallcroft

CH629ES

Eastham Rake

CH641RE

Mill Lane

CH665NS

Heath Lane

CH642UR

Hadlow Road

CH642UU

New Hey Lane

CH664AB

Brooklea Meadows

CH641SZ

Overdale Road

CH641TD

Briardale Road

CH642TF

Neston Road

CH648TJ

Dunstan Lane

CH661QZ

Woodland View

CH666AF

Dale Hey

CH667NF

Hooton Road

CH667NG

Hooton Road

CH667PU

Carrier Drive

CH641RQ

Mill Lane

CH645SY

Neston Road

CH642TQ

Hanns Hall Road

CH645TA

Neston Road

CH665NG

Derwent Drive

CH641RJ

Elm Road

CH642TB

Gladstone Terrace

CH642UG

Hadlow Road

CH651AN

Hooton Park Lane

CH661QE

Chester Road

CH641TN

Laurel Drive

CH642UB

Smithy Lane

CH645TP

Neston Road

CH648TL

Dunstan Lane

CH665QF

Blackboards Lane

CH668PE

Badgers Rake Lane

CH641SX

Overdale Road

CH642TG

Neston Road

CH661QU

Hooton Road

CH667PR

Carrier Drive

CH641RF

Mill Lane

CH645TE

The Village

CH648TN

Woodend Lane

CH669PE

Ledsham Hall Lane

CH645SF

Puddington Lane

CH667AA

Willaston & Thornton

CH641RZ

Benty Heath Lane

CH641SQ

Hooton Road

CH642XF

Bennett Close

CH645SD

Station Road

CH645TR

Mudhouse Lane

CH665NB

Grange Crescent

CH641RH

Mill Green

CH642TP

Damhead Lane

CH642UP

Adfalent Lane

CH645SB

Station Road

CH645SZ

Neston Road

CH645TQ

The Village

CH665PE

Margarets Lane

CH666AD

Hooton Road

CH641RG

Mill Lane

CH642UQ

Hadlow Road

CH661NG

Hooton Lane

CH667NQ

Sentry Grove

CH641AB

Mill Lane

CH641RN

Mill Lane

CH642TA

Neston Road

CH667NX

Oakfield Road

CH665NX

Heath Court

CH667NL

Hooton Road

CH641TJ

Park Road

CH642UY

Whitegates Close

CH642XG

Intake Close

CH647UB

Quarry Road

CH667NR

Waterworks Lane

CH641TS

Beech Hey Lane

CH642TT

Buckley Lane

CH642TN

Neston Road

CH645TG

The Village

CH665PD

Heath Grove

CH665PH

School Lane

CH665PP

School Lane

CH666AG

Benty Heath Lane

Data Sources

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