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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 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 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
49
Deprivation level
3/10
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
20.9(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.34(-66%)
Public order
6.2(-39%)
Vehicle crime
5.48(-9%)
Other theft
4.76(-28%)
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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 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
Detached19£342,500
Semi-Detached34£235,000
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

WA14SH

Rixton and Woolston

WA14AG

New Cut Lane

WA14HH

Dam Lane

WA14HQ

Manor Close

WA14AD

Manchester Road

WA14EB

Cypress Close

WA14EW

Linden Close

WA14NF

Hillock Lane

WA14PB

Hall Road

WA14BT

Fitzwalter Road

WA14EH

Redwood Close

WA14DB

Suffolk Close

WA14DJ

Mawdsley Avenue

WA14PD

Hill Top Road

WA14HD

Berkshire Drive

WA14RT

Rixton and Woolston

WA36DN

Nicol Avenue

WA14LG

Brickhurst Way

WA14LL

Wareham Close

WA14LZ

Holes Lane

WA14NT

Ferndale Close

WA36DR

Manchester Road

WA14AE

Manchester Road

WA14PX

Woolston Grange Avenue

WA14BE

Clifton Close

WA14BN

Peel Close

WA14EL

Laurel Avenue

WA13UJ

Gordon Avenue

WA14LJ

Yeovil Close

WA14PF

Hillock Lane

WA14LU

Lincoln Close

WA14PA

Hall Road

WA14SZ

Chesford Grange

WA14PL

Hall Road

WA14QJ

Longbarn Lane

WA14RX

Cranford Court

WA14HS

Magnolia Close

WA14LQ

Dorset Way

WA14BH

Cliftonville Road

WA14DA

Wiltshire Close

WA14ED

Mulberry Close

WA14NE

Holes Lane

WA14NL

Well Farm Close

WA14NW

Barnfield Road

WA14RR

Tatton Court

WA14AQ

New Cut Lane

WA14AW

Centre 21

WA14NA

Wentworth Avenue

WA14RF

Hardwick Grange

WA14AL

Hawthorne Avenue

WA14BJ

Cliftonville Road

WA14HJ

Manchester Road

WA14NY

Laburnum Avenue

WA14QA

Tarn Court

WA14RW

Kingsland Grange

WA14AR

Greymist Avenue

WA14QS

Edward Gardens

WA14RZ

Melford Court

WA14SR

Hardwick Grange

WA14AT

Bridge Road

WA14PS

Manchester Road

WA14AS

Cotterill Drive

WA14DP

Maple Road

WA14PH

Warren Lane

WA14EJ

Alder Road

WA14RE

Chesford Grange

WA14PQ

Hillock Lane

WA14BQ

Runnymede

WA14DQ

Suncroft Close

WA14LW

Monroe Close

WA14NX

Rosedale Avenue

WA14NS

Barnfield Road

Data Sources

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