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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

CH641TT

Old Barn Line

CH642XS

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH645SH

Puddington Lane

CH645TN

Mudhouse Lane

CH667NW

Heath Lane

CH665NJ

Fieldway

CH665PF

Margaret's Lane

CH665PL

School Lane

CH665PY

New Road

CH667PF

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH667PL

Valentine Street

CH642UL

Hadlow Road

CH642UN

Hadlow Road

CH665PN

Welsh Road

CH665PX

New Road

CH667PH

Barrel Court

CH642TR

Birkenhead Road

CH641RP

Mill Lane

CH641SE

Mill Lane

CH641SY

Overdale Road

CH641UH

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH642XD

Hadlow Road

CH642XH

Hadlow Road

CH661NL

Chester Road

CH665ND

Christie Close

CH667PJ

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH641RB

Keel Hey

CH641TR

Consol Drive

CH642TL

Elm Road

CH642TU

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH642UA

Smithy Lane

CH647TQ

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH664QP

Welsh Road

CH661NQ

Hooton Lane

CH661QH

Chester Road

CH665NF

Derwent Drive

CH667NE

Dale Hey

CH641RA

Old Barn Line

CH641RS

Mill Lane

CH641RT

Holmeswood Mews

CH641SN

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH641TA

The Knowe

CH641TU

The Chestnuts

CH665PT

New Road

CH666AH

Hooton Way

CH666AL

Vernon Avenue

CH666AN

Hooton Way

CH645SE

Puddington Lane

CH645TF

The Village

CH645TJ

Vicarage Lane

CH645TS

Mudhouse Lane

CH665PA

Greenfield Road

CH668PB

Badgersrake Lane

CH641RD

Elm Green

CH641SA

Benty Heath Lane

CH641SD

Benty Heath Lane

CH641TQ

Field Hey Lane

CH642UD

Smithy Lane

CH642XE

Pemberton Close

CH642XN

Buckley Court

CH645TW

Mudhouse Lane

CH647TE

Chester High Road

CH665PQ

Heath Lane

CH667PA

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

CH667NH

Roften Way

CH667PE

Hooton, Willaston & Ness

Data Sources

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