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About

Woolston is a neighbourhood in the eastern part of Warrington borough, Cheshire, lying close to the south bank of the River Mersey and within easy reach of the town centre. The area is mainly residential, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached houses built across the 20th century, and small pockets of light industry and retail. Street patterns open onto local green spaces and allotments that give local routes a direct link down to riverside paths.

Local services include a primary school, shops and a community centre that organise events and sports activities. Woolston is served by regular bus routes into Warrington town centre and connections to the M6 corridor, which many residents use for work and travel. Walking and cycling routes along nearby river towpaths provide practical commuter links as well as weekend routes, and local football pitches and playgrounds offer everyday recreation close to home.

Area overview

On average Woolston has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woolston is £48,948 per year. There are 6 schools in Woolston: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Woolston is home to around 6,937 people, with a population density of about 763.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woolston Population
6,937
Population density
763.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.33(-43%)
Vehicle crime
7.35(+23%)
Public order
6.05(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.77(-68%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.76(-47%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,503
93.74%
Other White
90
1.3%
Chinese
75
1.08%
Pakistani
60
0.86%
Irish
46
0.66%
Total population: 6,937

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,653
28.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,079
18.48%
No qualifications
1,007
17.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
855
14.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
635
10.88%
Total 16+ residents: 5,838

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,454
50.66%
Owns with a mortgage
1,048
36.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
194
6.76%
Other social rented
62
2.16%
Social rents from council
60
2.09%
Total households: 2,870

Property prices in Woolston

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £263,500 in Woolston area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woolston 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 Woolston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached40£236,500
Detached24£343,750
Terraced8£207,500

10 years median price trend in Woolston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolston.

All postcodes in Woolston

WA14BQ

Runnymede

WA14QE

Clares Farm Close

WA14AR

Greymist Avenue

WA14NN

Dam Lane

WA14SR

Hardwick Grange

WA14PU

Manchester Road

WA14NW

Barnfield Road

WA14LL

Wareham Close

WA14QA

Tarn Court

WA14LG

Brickhurst Way

WA14NR

Barnfield Road

WA14PS

Manchester Road

WA14LT

Timberscombe Gardens

WA14EG

Lawson Close

WA14DA

Wiltshire Close

WA14BP

Parksway

WA14HG

Vaudrey Drive

WA14AY

Bridge Road

WA14RF

Hardwick Grange

WA14LZ

Holes Lane

WA14BW

Laxey Avenue

WA14LQ

Dorset Way

WA14LW

Monroe Close

WA14ES

Warren Lane

WA14DB

Suffolk Close

WA14QB

Longbarn Lane

WA36DR

Manchester Road

WA14HQ

Manor Close

WA14RE

Chesford Grange

WA14HA

Walnut Close

WA14EZ

Hertford Close

WA14RP

Rixton and Woolston

WA14EH

Redwood Close

WA14AP

Manchester Road

WA14NF

Hillock Lane

WA14AG

New Cut Lane

WA14QP

Poulton Crescent

WA14LP

Somerset Way

WA14HJ

Manchester Road

WA14DN

Gig Lane

WA14EU

Baron Close

WA14DQ

Suncroft Close

WA14LN

Somerset Way

WA14EL

Laurel Avenue

WA14LH

Wells Close

WA14DG

Gig Lane

WA14DJ

Mawdsley Avenue

WA14DW

Stirling Close

WA14BA

Bridge Lane

WA14BE

Clifton Close

WA14RX

Cranford Court

WA14QY

Nottingham Close

WA14PF

Hillock Lane

WA14HR

Hereford Close

WA14GB

Holes Lane

WA14EX

Berkshire Drive

WA14SZ

Chesford Grange

WA14NT

Ferndale Close

WA13UL

Cynthia Avenue

WA14EQ

Hickory Close

WA36DP

Juniper Lane

WA14DR

White House Drive

WA14AD

Manchester Road

WA14QF

Battery Lane

WA14EJ

Alder Road

WA14AT

Bridge Road

WA14RQ

Chesford Grange

WA14HD

Berkshire Drive

WA14RW

Kingsland Grange

WA14QT

Edward Gardens

WA14DZ

Durham Close

WA14FT

Bowfell Grove

WA14QH

Weir Lane

WA14BT

Fitzwalter Road

WA14DE

Manchester Road

WA14QJ

Longbarn Lane

WA14BG

Parksway

WA14AQ

New Cut Lane

WA14PB

Hall Road

WA14PD

Hill Top Road

WA14EY

Berkshire Drive

WA14NX

Rosedale Avenue

WA14DP

Maple Road

WA14EA

Spruce Close

WA14SH

Rixton and Woolston

WA14NP

Greenfields Close

WA14EW

Linden Close

WA14QQ

Weir Lane

WA14QG

Martinscroft Green

WA14HW

Manchester Road

WA14AB

Holes Lane

WA14DL

Ladycroft Close

WA14QW

Poulton Crescent

WA14EF

Dennett Close

WA14QN

Epping Drive

WA14PZ

Riversdale

WA14AL

Hawthorne Avenue

WA36EP

Moss Lane

WA14RT

Rixton and Woolston

WA14BH

Cliftonville Road

Data Sources

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