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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

WA14PX

Woolston Grange Avenue

WA14HP

Gloucester Close

WA14ET

Dam Lane

WA14NL

Well Farm Close

WA14BX

Runnymede

WA14PE

Hayfield Road

WA14DH

Mancroft Close

WA14BS

Marshall Road

WA14NU

Oakdene Avenue

WA14PQ

Hillock Lane

WA14DT

Gig Lane

WA14HE

Ascot Close

WA14SG

Rixton and Woolston

WA14LR

Truro Close

WA13UJ

Gordon Avenue

WA14DU

Monmouth Close

WA14NQ

Abstone Close

WA14QR

Longbarn Lane

WA14NS

Barnfield Road

WA14PL

Hall Road

WA14RZ

Melford Court

WA14AW

Centre 21

WA14PJ

Hillock Lane

WA14NY

Laburnum Avenue

WA14QL

Epping Drive

WA14BL

Cliftonville Road

WA14BJ

Cliftonville Road

WA14LU

Lincoln Close

WA14AS

Cotterill Drive

WA14HF

Abingdon Avenue

WA14LJ

Yeovil Close

WA13UN

Margaret Avenue

WA14HL

Manchester Road

WA14AU

Bridge Road

WA14NA

Wentworth Avenue

WA14EE

Gig Lane

WA14DX

Berwick Close

WA14EP

Dam Lane

WA14BN

Peel Close

WA14DD

Wessex Close

WA14PN

Hall Road

WA14ED

Mulberry Close

WA14PY

Manchester Road

WA14BD

Cliftonville Road

WA14PA

Hall Road

WA14HH

Dam Lane

WA14RA

Kingsland Grange

WA14HB

Berkshire Drive

WA14RN

Croftside

WA14ND

Austral Avenue

WA36DN

Nicol Avenue

WA14AE

Manchester Road

WA14JY

Holes Lane

WA14NE

Holes Lane

WA14HS

Magnolia Close

WA14DF

Manchester Road

WA14LS

Holes Lane

WA14ER

Dam Lane

WA14DS

Ivy Road

WA14DY

Shropshire Close

WA14EN

Acacia Avenue

WA14PR

Chesford Grange

WA36DL

Moss Lane

WA14PH

Warren Lane

WA14HN

Manchester Road

WA14PG

Ryder Road

WA14BU

Langton Green

WA13PP

Manchester Road

WA14RR

Tatton Court

WA14NB

Holes Lane

WA14QS

Edward Gardens

WA14EB

Cypress Close

Data Sources

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