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Willaston & Thornton

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About

Willaston & Thornton is a ward in Cheshire West and Chester, covering the villages of Willaston and Thornton-le-Moors. The area is primarily rural, with farmland and open spaces shaping its landscape. Willaston is a residential village with local amenities, including shops, schools, and community facilities, while Thornton-le-Moors is smaller and more agricultural, known for its historic church and quiet countryside setting.

The ward is well-connected by road, with the A5117 and M56 providing links to nearby Chester and Ellesmere Port. Public transport options are limited, reflecting the rural character of the area. The ward also includes parts of the Cheshire West Green Belt, preserving its open spaces and preventing overdevelopment. Community events, such as the Willaston Show, highlight the area's local traditions and bring residents together.

Area overview

On average Willaston & Thornton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 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 of residents in Willaston & Thornton is £54,815 per year. There are 3 schools in Willaston & Thornton: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
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

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

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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £396,250 in Willaston & Thornton area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 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
Detached39£500,000
Flats2£237,500
Semi-Detached24£307,500
Terraced9£265,000

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

CH665LY

Blackboards Lane

CH665PD

Heath Grove

CH665PH

New Road

CH641SH

Crosby Grove

CH641SU

Benty Heath Lane

CH641SW

Crosby Grove

CH642XB

Broadlake

CH642XR

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH647UF

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH665NZ

Heath Lane

CH667NP

Oak Road

CH641SJ

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH641TL

Crosby Grove

CH642TZ

Meadow Lane

CH642UF

Ashtree Croft

CH642XL

Ashtree Farm Court

CH645SA

Denhall Lane

CH665NY

Heath Lane

CH661RT

St Pauls Gardens

CH665NR

Heath Lane

CH665NU

New Chester Road

CH667PD

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH641AD

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH641TH

Hawthorne Drive

CH665PU

New Road

CH665PZ

New Road

CH641SP

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH642UJ

Ashtree Croft

CH642XA

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH661QY

Chester Road

CH665PB

Heathlands Road

CH642US

Hadlow Road

CH642UZ

Meadow Croft

CH648TB

Chester High Road

CH665NT

Heath Grove

CH665NH

Christie Close

CH667NB

Benty Heath Lane

CH667NN

Heath Lane

CH667NZ

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH641ST

Street Hey Lane

CH641UQ

Barford Grange

CH642WB

Damhead Lane

CH642XP

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH665NP

Fieldway

CH665PW

Welsh Road

CH667PG

Sentry Grove

CH642UX

Meadow Croft

CH667NU

Oakfield Road

CH661QF

Chester Road

CH661QN

Chester Road

CH665NA

Grange Crescent

CH665NQ

Coniston Close

CH665PG

Margaret's Lane

CH665PS

Orchard Lane

CH667PP

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH641UA

Delamore's Acre

CH641UL

Laurel Drive

CH648TE

Chester High Road

CH667PW

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH641SR

Street Hey Lane

CH641TX

Old Farm Close

CH666AJ

Redvers Avenue

CH642TD

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH645TU

Neston Road

CH642TW

Birkenhead Road

CH645TD

Mill Lane

CH645TL

The Rake

CH647UW

Bluebell Lane

CH665NN

Heath Lane

CH641QZ

Holmeswood Mews

CH641TE

Change Lane

CH641TF

Change Lane

CH642UT

The Courtyard

CH642WA

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH661QJ

Chester Road

CH665PR

Orchard Lane

CH667NA

Benty Heath Lane

CH641RL

Briardale Road

CH641SG

Hawthorne Drive

CH641TW

Laurel Drive

CH642TE

The Courtyard

CH642UW

Hadlow Road

CH645AB

The Village

CH645TB

Wood Lane

CH667NY

Oakfield Road

CH665NW

Heath Lane

CH666AE

Dale Hey

CH641RU

Birkenhead Road

CH641SS

Street Hey Lane

CH642TH

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH642TJ

Ness Acre Lane

CH642TY

Meadow Close

CH647TF

Cherry Close

CH648TD

Chester High Road

CH648TQ

Chester High Road

CH661NH

Chester Road

CH661QL

Chester Road

CH667NS

Heath Lane

CH667NT

Consol Drive

CH668PG

Badgersrake Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.