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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

CH641TT

The Mews

CH645SH

The Village

CH665NJ

Granville Drive

CH665PY

New Road

CH667PF

Brickworks Way

CH667PL

Valentine Street

CH642XS

Willaston Farm

CH645TN

Mudhouse Lane

CH665PF

Margarets Lane

CH665PL

School Lane

CH667NW

Heath Lane

CH642UL

Hadlow Terrace

CH667PH

Barrel Court

CH642UN

Hadlow Road

CH665PN

Welsh Road

CH665PX

New Road

CH641SE

Hooton Road

CH641SY

Overdale Road

CH642TR

Birkenhead Road

CH642XD

Old Vicarage Road

CH665ND

Hooton Green

CH641RP

Mill Lane

CH641UH

Willaston & Thornton

CH642XH

Willaston Green Mews

CH661NL

Chester Road

CH667PJ

Clay Pit Gardens

CH641TR

Heath Lane

CH661NQ

Hooton Lane

CH661QH

Chester Road

CH664QP

Welsh Road

CH665NF

Hooton Green

CH641RB

Keel Hey

CH642TL

Neston Road

CH642TU

Village Square

CH642UA

Smithy Lane

CH647TQ

Hanns Hall Road

CH667NE

Hooton Road

CH641RS

Mill Lane

CH641SN

Hooton Road

CH666AN

Vernon Avenue

CH645TS

Mudhouse Lane

CH668PB

Badgers Rake Lane

CH641RA

Neston Road

CH641RT

Lydiate Lane

CH641TA

The Knowe

CH641TU

The Chestnuts

CH665PT

New Road

CH666AH

Hooton Way

CH666AL

Vernon Avenue

CH645SE

Puddington Lane

CH645TF

The Village

CH645TJ

Vicarage Lane

CH665PA

Heyfield Park Road

CH641RD

Elm Green

CH641SA

Benty Heath Lane

CH642XE

Pemberton Close

CH647TE

Chester High Road

CH665PQ

Welsh Road

CH641SD

Benty Heath Lane

CH641TQ

Field Hey Lane

CH642UD

Smithy Lane

CH642XN

Buckley Court

CH645TW

Mudhouse Lane

CH667NH

Roften Way

CH667PA

Hooton Road

CH667PE

Quarry Close

Data Sources

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