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About

Woolston is a residential area located in the southeast of Warrington, Cheshire. It is situated near the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal, providing easy access to green spaces and waterways. The area has a mix of housing, including terraced homes, semidetached properties, and modern developments. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs.

Woolston is known for its industrial history, with former coal mines and chemical works shaping its past. Today, it retains some industrial activity while offering a quieter suburban feel. The area is well-connected by road, with the M6 and A57 nearby, and public transport links to Warrington town centre. Woolston also features walking trails along the river, appealing to those who enjoy outdoor recreation.

Area overview

On average Woolston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 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 of residents in Woolston is £45,900 per year. There are 6 schools in Woolston: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Woolston Population
6,937
Population density
763.3 per km²

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

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 57 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Woolston area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £490,000.

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
Detached18£328,750
Semi-Detached33£235,000
Terraced6£196,500

10 years median price trend in Woolston

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

All postcodes in Woolston

WA14DR

White House Drive

WA14DS

Ivy Road

WA14HF

Abingdon Avenue

WA14HG

Alder Road

WA14LS

Holes Lane

WA14RP

Woolston

WA14HE

Ascot Close

WA14DE

Holes Lane

WA14DT

Gig Lane

WA14AB

Holes Lane

WA14DG

Gig Lane

WA14EZ

Hertford Close

WA14BX

Runnymede

WA14BD

Cliftonville Road

WA14LP

Somerset Way

WA14HB

Abingdon Avenue

WA14LR

Truro Close

WA14QB

Long Barn Lane

WA14SG

Woolston

WA14GB

Holes Lane

WA13UN

Cynthia Avenue

WA14AY

Woolston

WA14BG

Parksway

WA14DY

Berwick Close

WA14EG

Lawson Close

WA14PR

Manchester Road

WA14QT

Dennett Close

WA13PP

Holes Lane

WA14PE

Hayfield Road

WA14PN

Hall Road

WA14PY

Holes Lane

WA14QF

Battery Lane

WA14QG

Croftside

WA14QH

Weir Lane

WA14BS

Cliftonville Road

WA14DD

Hereford Close

WA14ND

Austral Avenue

WA14PJ

Hillock Lane

WA14RN

Croftside

WA36DP

Juniper Lane

WA14BU

Langton Green

WA14EN

Acacia Avenue

WA14ES

Warren Lane

WA14QL

Epping Drive

WA14AU

Bridge Road

WA14EE

Gig Lane

WA14EU

Baron Close

WA14NN

Dam Lane

WA14NR

Barnfield Road

WA14PZ

Battery Lane

WA14FT

Bowfell Grove

WA14DW

Stirling Close

WA14EF

Dennett Close

WA14HL

Dam Lane

WA14HW

Cliftonville Road

WA14NQ

Abstone Close

WA14QE

Clares Farm Close

WA14QN

Epping Drive

WA14RA

Kingsland Grange

WA14DN

Gig Lane

WA14DZ

Durham Close

WA14EP

Dam Lane

WA14EX

Berkshire Drive

WA14QW

Poulton Crescent

WA13UL

Cynthia Avenue

WA14AP

Bridge Road

WA14BP

Langton Green

WA14DU

Monmouth Close

WA14EA

Spruce Close

WA14LN

Somerset Way

WA14NU

Oakdene Avenue

WA14PU

Chesford Grange

WA14QP

Poulton Crescent

WA14QR

Epping Drive

WA14JY

Holes Lane

WA14BA

Bridge Lane

WA14BL

Cliftonville Road

WA14DH

Mancroft Close

WA14DL

Ladycroft Close

WA14ER

Dam Lane

WA14EY

Berkshire Drive

WA14HP

Gloucester Close

WA14LT

Timberscombe Gardens

WA14NB

Holes Lane

WA14NP

Greenfields Close

WA14PG

Ryder Road

WA14QQ

Clares Farm Close

WA14QY

Nottingham Close

WA14BW

Laxey Avenue

WA14ET

Dam Lane

WA14HA

Magnolia Close

WA14EQ

Hickory Close

WA14DF

Gig Lane

WA14HN

Holes Lane

WA14LH

Wells Close

WA14RQ

Chesford Grange

WA14SH

Woolston

WA14AD

Holes Lane

WA14AG

Greymist Avenue

WA14EB

Cypress Close

Data Sources

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