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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 41 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
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

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 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
Detached33£452,000
Flats4£149,250
Semi-Detached28£315,000
Terraced11£295,000

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

CH661QX

Wood Close

CH641TA

The Knowe

CH642UN

Hadlow Road

CH642TX

Cherry Brow Terrace

CH667NN

Heath Lane

CH665NE

Hooton Green

CH641SQ

Hooton Road

CH642UL

Hadlow Terrace

CH667NA

Hooton Road

CH642TE

Neston Road

CH641TL

Crosby Grove

CH665PP

School Lane

CH667PG

Williams Street

CH642TP

Damhead Lane

CH641RP

Mill Lane

CH641SF

Hooton Road

CH665PH

School Lane

CH642XG

Intake Close

CH665NP

Fieldway

CH642TJ

Ness Acre Lane

CH665NW

Heath Lane

CH642WB

Farriers Meadow

CH641TP

Heath Lane

CH668PB

Badgers Rake Lane

CH661QW

Thornton Mews

CH641RW

Mill Lane

CH645TL

The Rake

CH667NE

Hooton Road

CH645TH

The Village

CH666AF

Dale Hey

CH642TW

Neston Road

CH666AG

Benty Heath Lane

CH642TH

Neston Road

CH666AJ

Redvers Avenue

CH661NL

Chester Road

CH641RT

Lydiate Lane

CH665PE

Margarets Lane

CH629ES

Eastham Rake

CH641RR

Mill Lane

CH641TB

Briardale Road

CH641RH

Mill Green

CH641RF

Mill Lane

CH645TA

Neston Road

CH661QN

Chester Road

CH665PW

Welsh Road

CH661NQ

Hooton Lane

CH667NH

Roften Way

CH665PJ

School Lane

CH661QY

New School Lane

CH647UB

Quarry Road

CH642UG

Hadlow Road

CH642XE

Pemberton Close

CH641RZ

Benty Heath Lane

CH641SL

Hooton Road

CH642UD

Smithy Lane

CH665NQ

Coniston Close

CH642UB

Smithy Lane

CH642UE

Wallcroft

CH641SD

Benty Heath Lane

CH667PF

Brickworks Way

CH666AL

Vernon Avenue

CH641SE

Hooton Road

CH645TD

Mill Lane

CH645TF

The Village

CH665PA

Heyfield Park Road

CH641RQ

Mill Lane

CH642TD

Gordon Terrace

CH641SY

Overdale Road

CH641TX

Old Farm Close

CH641SR

Street Hey Lane

CH661QH

Chester Road

CH665PF

Margarets Lane

CH642UR

Hadlow Road

CH661QJ

Chester Road

CH665NT

Heath Lane

CH648TE

Chester High Road

CH664AB

Brooklea Meadows

CH665NB

Grange Crescent

CH642TB

Gladstone Terrace

CH667NW

Heath Lane

CH665QF

Blackboards Lane

CH642TT

Buckley Lane

CH645AB

Burton Manor Gardens

CH641TR

Heath Lane

CH665PX

New Road

CH641TF

Change Lane

CH642UH

Hadlow Lane

CH665NL

Granville Drive

CH645TJ

Vicarage Lane

CH641RE

Mill Lane

CH642TF

Neston Road

CH661QZ

Woodland View

CH667NF

Hooton Road

CH645SH

The Village

CH645TQ

The Village

CH642UF

Wallcroft

CH641AB

Mill Lane

CH642UY

Whitegates Close

CH641TS

Beech Hey Lane

CH667NB

Benty Heath Lane

Data Sources

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