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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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
41
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
18.75(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.15(-60%)
Public order
5.22(-48%)
Burglary
4.25(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.25(-53%)
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

Median price£397,500
Price per sq ft£300
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£283K – £507K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 (about £300 per square foot) in Willaston & Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,133 up to £1,132,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Willaston & Thornton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£456,000£303
Semi-Detached22£332,500£294
Terraced13£290,000£257
Flats5£155,000£234

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Willaston & Thornton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willaston & Thornton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£397,500£139,678£175,000£267,500
2017£367,500£160,000£253,000£190,000
2018£394,975£259,975£238,000
2019£416,250£152,000£259,950£220,000
2020£372,450£428,750£269,950£235,000
2021£425,000£290,000£312,500£290,000
2022£463,450£238,750£370,000£280,000
2023£420,000£194,950£390,000£216,000
2024£445,000£310,000£320,000£220,000
2025£440,000£155,000£300,000£283,500
2026£452,000£425,000£105,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willaston & Thornton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willaston & Thornton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£258£177£177£196
2017£264£266£219£206
2018£239£244£245
2019£272£220£230£225
2020£272£210£255£271
2021£288£321£269£324
2022£293£183£331£343
2023£308£323£334£259
2024£314£495£294£238
2025£326£234£295£257
2026£296£305£128
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willaston & Thornton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Willaston & Thornton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Willaston & Thornton

Is Willaston & Thornton safe?

Willaston & Thornton records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Willaston & Thornton?

The median sale price in Willaston & Thornton is £397,500 (about £300 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Willaston & Thornton?

Willaston & Thornton has 3 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Willaston & Thornton?

Willaston & Thornton scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Willaston & Thornton sits around rank 24,687 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Willaston & Thornton?

The average household income in Willaston & Thornton is around £59,815 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Willaston & Thornton?

Willaston & Thornton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sion Roberts (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Willaston & Thornton

CH667NJ

Pillbox Close

CH668PE

Badgers Rake Lane

CH641TE

Change Lane

CH665PD

Heath Grove

CH642XF

Bennett Close

CH641SN

Hooton Road

CH645SD

Station Road

CH641RN

Mill Lane

CH642XP

Church Farm Court

CH641TJ

Park Road

CH665PR

Orchard Lane

CH666AD

Hooton Road

CH642XB

Broadlake

CH651AN

Hooton Park Lane

CH642XH

Willaston Green Mews

CH641RG

Mill Lane

CH667NZ

Oaklands Office Park

CH661QU

Hooton Road

CH666AE

Dale Hey

CH661RT

St Pauls Gardens

CH665LY

Blackboard Lane

CH641TD

Briardale Road

CH641RB

Keel Hey

CH665PZ

Virginia Terrace

CH667PH

Barrel Court

CH642UT

The Courtyard

CH665NN

Heath Lane

CH664QP

Welsh Road

CH641SP

Hooton Road

CH645TW

Mudhouse Lane

CH642TZ

Meadow Lane

CH641SU

Street Hey Lane

CH645TS

Mudhouse Lane

CH645SY

Neston Road

CH667PB

Matilda Road

CH661NG

Hooton Lane

CH642XS

Willaston Farm

CH641TT

The Mews

CH665PS

Orchard Lane

CH642TL

Neston Road

CH666AN

Vernon Avenue

CH667NU

Oakfield Road

CH648TQ

Dunstan Lane

CH641QZ

Holmeswood Mews

CH641RU

Birkenhead Road

CH645TE

The Village

CH642UU

New Hey Lane

CH641ST

Street Hey Lane

CH667PJ

Clay Pit Gardens

CH665PT

New Road

CH648TF

Chester High Road

CH665PY

New Road

CH645SE

Puddington Lane

CH642UW

Hadlow Road

CH665NA

Grange Crescent

CH645TG

The Village

CH641TW

Laurel Drive

CH665NJ

Granville Drive

CH642TQ

Hanns Hall Road

CH667NG

Hooton Road

CH667PE

Quarry Close

CH661QL

Chester Road

CH665NR

Meadway

CH667NT

Consol Drive

CH665PN

Welsh Road

CH642WA

Elizabeth Cottages

CH641AD

Hooton Road

CH665NX

Heath Court

CH645TT

Priestway Lane

CH641UH

Willaston & Thornton

CH648TB

Chester High Road

CH667NY

Oakfield Terrace

CH665NS

Heath Lane

CH642TG

Neston Road

CH645TN

Mudhouse Lane

CH665PL

School Lane

CH642XQ

Moss Close

CH642XN

Buckley Court

CH665NG

Derwent Drive

CH665NU

Welsh Road

CH641TQ

Field Hey Lane

CH669PE

Ledsham Hall Lane

CH665PB

Heathlands Road

CH667NQ

Sentry Grove

CH642TA

Neston Road

CH645TR

Mudhouse Lane

CH641SX

Overdale Road

CH667NR

Waterworks Lane

CH642XD

Old Vicarage Road

CH642UQ

Hadlow Road

CH641UQ

Barford Grange

CH641RL

Mill Lane

CH648TN

Woodend Lane

CH667NL

Hooton Road

CH642UZ

Meadow Croft

CH645SA

Denhall Lane

CH647UF

Willaston & Thornton

CH641SW

Hooton Road

CH667PU

Carrier Drive

CH641RD

Elm Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.