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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 68 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 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
Detached21£342,500
Semi-Detached39£235,000
Terraced8£200,000

10 years median price trend in Woolston

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

All postcodes in Woolston

WA14EW

Linden Close

WA14HH

Berkshire Drive

WA14HQ

Manor Close

WA14NF

Hillock Lane

WA14PB

Hall Road

WA14BT

Fitzwalter Road

WA14DB

Suffolk Close

WA14EH

Cypress Close

WA14DJ

Mawdsley Avenue

WA14HD

Berkshire Drive

WA14PD

Hayfield Road

WA14RT

Woolston

WA36DN

Nicol Avenue

WA14AE

Holes Lane

WA14LG

Brickhurst Way

WA14LL

Wareham Close

WA14LZ

Gordon Avenue

WA14NT

Ferndale Close

WA14PX

Woolston

WA36DR

Holes Lane

WA14BE

Clifton Close

WA14BN

Peel Close

WA14EL

Laurel Avenue

WA13UJ

Gordon Avenue

WA14LJ

Yeovil Close

WA14PF

Hill Top Road

WA14HR

Hereford Close

WA14LU

Lincoln Close

WA14PA

Hall Road

WA14PL

Hall Road

WA14QJ

Long Barn Lane

WA14RX

Hardwick Grange

WA14SZ

Chesford Grange

WA14HS

Magnolia Close

WA14LQ

Dorset Way

WA36DL

Moss Lane

WA14DX

Berwick Close

WA14ED

Mulberry Close

WA14BH

Bridge Lane

WA14DA

Wiltshire Close

WA14NL

Well Farm Close

WA14NE

Holes Lane

WA14NW

Barnfield Road

WA14RR

Hardwick Grange

WA14AQ

New Cut Lane

WA14AW

Bridge Lane

WA14NA

Wentworth Avenue

WA14RF

Hardwick Grange

WA14HJ

Holes Lane

WA14AL

Hawthorne Avenue

WA14AR

Cotterill Drive

WA14BJ

Cliftonville Road

WA14NY

Laburnum Avenue

WA14QA

Tarn Court

WA14QS

Edward Gardens

WA14RW

Grosvenor Grange

WA14RZ

Woolston

WA14PS

Holes Lane

WA14SR

Hardwick Grange

WA14AT

Bridge Lane

WA14PH

Warren Lane

WA14AS

Cotterill Drive

WA14DP

Maple Road

WA14EJ

Acacia Avenue

WA14RE

Chesford Grange

WA14BQ

Runnymede

WA14DQ

Suncroft Close

WA14LW

Monroe Close

WA14NX

Rosedale Avenue

WA14PQ

Hillock Lane

WA14NS

Austral Avenue

WA36EP

Moss Lane

Data Sources

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