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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 70 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
Terraced11£290,000

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

CH667PS

Willaston & Thornton

CH641TG

Field Hey Lane

CH665LY

Blackboard Lane

CH641SH

Hooton Road

CH641SU

Street Hey Lane

CH641SW

Hooton Road

CH642XB

Broadlake

CH642XR

Willaston & Thornton

CH647UF

Willaston & Thornton

CH665NZ

Heath Lane

CH667NP

Oak Road

CH665NU

Welsh Road

CH665NY

Heath Lane

CH667PD

Brick Kiln Drive

CH641SJ

Hooton Road

CH641TL

Crosby Grove

CH642TZ

Meadow Lane

CH642UF

Wallcroft

CH642XL

Ashtree Farm Court

CH645SA

Denhall Lane

CH661RT

St Pauls Gardens

CH665NR

Meadway

CH641AD

Hooton Road

CH665PZ

Virginia Terrace

CH641SP

Hooton Road

CH642UJ

Ashtree Croft

CH642XA

Neston Road

CH661QY

New School Lane

CH641TH

Hawthorne Drive

CH665PU

New Road

CH665PB

Heathlands Road

CH642US

Hadlow Road

CH642UZ

Meadow Croft

CH665NH

Christie Close

CH667NB

Benty Heath Lane

CH667NN

Heath Lane

CH667NZ

Oaklands Office Park

CH648TB

Chester High Road

CH665NT

Heath Lane

CH641UQ

Barford Grange

CH665NP

Fieldway

CH641ST

Street Hey Lane

CH642WB

Farriers Meadow

CH642XP

Church Farm Court

CH665PW

Welsh Road

CH667PG

Williams Street

CH642UX

Whitegates Crescent

CH665NQ

Coniston Close

CH665NA

Grange Crescent

CH665PG

Welsh Road

CH665PS

Orchard Lane

CH667NU

Oakfield Road

CH661QN

Chester Road

CH661QF

Chester Road

CH667PP

Willaston & Thornton

CH667PW

Vickers Crescent

CH641UA

Delamores Acre

CH641UL

Laurel Drive

CH648TE

Chester High Road

CH641SR

Street Hey Lane

CH666AJ

Redvers Avenue

CH641TX

Old Farm Close

CH642TD

Gordon Terrace

CH645TD

Mill Lane

CH645TU

Neston Road

CH665NN

Heath Lane

CH642TW

Neston Road

CH645TL

The Rake

CH647UW

Bluebell Lane

CH641QZ

Holmeswood Mews

CH641TE

Change Lane

CH642UT

The Courtyard

CH665PR

Orchard Lane

CH667NA

Hooton Road

CH641TF

Change Lane

CH642WA

Elizabeth Cottages

CH661QJ

Chester Road

CH641RL

Mill Lane

CH641SG

Hooton Road

CH642TE

Neston Road

CH645AB

Burton Manor Gardens

CH641TW

Laurel Drive

CH642UW

Hadlow Road

CH645TB

Wood Lane

CH665NW

Heath Lane

CH666AE

Dale Hey

CH667NY

Oakfield Terrace

CH641RU

Birkenhead Road

CH642TJ

Ness Acre Lane

CH642TY

Meadow Lane

CH647TF

Weatherstones Mews

CH648TQ

Dunstan Lane

CH667NS

Heath Lane

CH667NT

Consol Drive

CH668PG

Badgers Rake Lane

CH641SS

Street Hey Lane

CH642TH

Neston Road

CH648TD

Chester High Road

CH661NH

Hooton Lane

CH661QL

Chester Road

Data Sources

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