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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

CH661QE

Chester Road

CH665PQ

Welsh Road

CH648TJ

Dunstan Lane

CH642XR

Willaston & Thornton

CH641TU

The Chestnuts

CH648TL

Dunstan Lane

CH642UA

Smithy Lane

CH645TP

Neston Road

CH648TG

Dunstan Lane

CH661NH

Hooton Lane

CH641UA

Delamores Acre

CH666AH

Hooton Way

CH667PA

Hooton Road

CH641RA

Neston Road

CH665NF

Hooton Green

CH667PS

Willaston & Thornton

CH647TF

Weatherstones Mews

CH641RS

Mill Lane

CH641TH

Hawthorne Drive

CH667NS

Heath Lane

CH642TY

Meadow Lane

CH661QF

Chester Road

CH665ND

Hooton Green

CH642UX

Whitegates Crescent

CH648TD

Chester High Road

CH642US

Hadlow Road

CH645SZ

Neston Road

CH645TU

Neston Road

CH667NP

Oak Road

CH667PL

Valentine Street

CH647TQ

Hanns Hall Road

CH667PP

Willaston & Thornton

CH665NH

Christie Close

CH642XL

Ashtree Farm Court

CH667AA

Willaston & Thornton

CH641TG

Field Hey Lane

CH641SS

Street Hey Lane

CH667PR

Carrier Drive

CH641SJ

Hooton Road

CH647TE

Chester High Road

CH665PG

Welsh Road

CH641SH

Hooton Road

CH667PW

Vickers Crescent

CH641SZ

Overdale Road

CH642UJ

Ashtree Croft

CH647UW

Bluebell Lane

CH642TS

Meadow Close

CH642UP

Adfalent Lane

CH645SB

Station Road

CH642TR

Birkenhead Road

CH667NX

Oakfield Road

CH645SF

Puddington Lane

CH642TN

Neston Road

CH641RJ

Elm Road

CH665NZ

Heath Lane

CH641SA

Benty Heath Lane

CH645TB

Wood Lane

CH667PD

Brick Kiln Drive

CH642TU

Village Square

CH641SG

Hooton Road

CH668PG

Badgers Rake Lane

CH642XA

Neston Road

CH641TN

Laurel Drive

CH641UL

Laurel Drive

CH665NY

Heath Lane

CH665PU

New Road

Data Sources

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