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WA1 4HD

Berkshire Drive

Rixton and Woolston

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Detailed insights for WA1 4HD

Overview

Postcode WA1 4HD is located in an urban city, within the Rixton and Woolston area of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Woolston area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolston is £48,948 per year. The median sale price in Rixton and Woolston is £287,250 (around £299 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £240,000 and £366,375. The nearest station is Birchwood, about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Martinscroft Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Woolston has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,008 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Woolston has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Woolston is £48,948 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from WA1 4HD.

Flood risk

No risk

Woolston near WA1 4HD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birchwood located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WA1 4HD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Birchwood

N/A

Walking directions to Birchwood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA1 4HD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMartinscroft GreenSmallWalking directions to Martinscroft Green

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
8,301.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.19(-41%)
Vehicle crime
11.1(+85%)
Public order
7.83(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.53(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.53(-27%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
94.08%
Pakistani
10
3.29%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.99%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.99%
Other White
2
0.66%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
24.49%
Level 3 (A level)
49
20%
No qualifications
42
17.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.43%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
49.14%
Owns with a mortgage
50
43.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.03%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Rixton and Woolston

Median price: £287,250
Price per sq ft: £299
Sales (last 12 months): 118
Typical range (middle 50%): £240K – £366K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £287,250 (about £299 per square foot) in Rixton and Woolston area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £945,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rixton and Woolston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£380,000£320
Terraced13£280,000£271
Semi-Detached67£258,940£292
Flats1£175,000£271

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rixton and Woolston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rixton and Woolston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227,000£160,000£169,250
2017£252,000£165,000£156,500
2018£285,000£170,000£205,000
2019£301,500£181,000£191,500
2020£306,250£195,000£183,000
2021£325,000£220,000£246,500
2022£360,000£256,500£243,000
2023£425,000£258,000£262,000
2024£385,000£249,998£235,500
2025£367,500£253,000£242,500
2026£395,000£271,250£305,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rixton and Woolston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rixton and Woolston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£193£146
2017£221£200£183
2018£234£206£203
2019£242£218£237
2020£256£226£233
2021£276£252£268
2022£321£291£271
2023£290£304£264
2024£306£288£237
2025£323£286£260
2026£308£301£258
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rixton and Woolston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rixton and Woolston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 4HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 4HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202698, Berkshire Drive, Warrington, WA1 4HDTerracedLeasehold£216,000
19 Dec 202548, Berkshire Drive, Warrington, WA1 4HDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£253,000
19 Sept 202564, Berkshire Drive, Warrington, WA1 4HDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£265,000
18 Sept 202569, Berkshire Drive, Warrington, WA1 4HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£238,000
31 Jul 202563, Berkshire Drive, Warrington, WA1 4HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the WA1 4HD postcode area, located within Woolston, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for WA1 4HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.4 miPrimaryWoolston CofE Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.5 miSecondaryKing's Leadership Academy WarringtonFree schools

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA1 4HD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA1 4HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressDam Lane, Warrington, WA1 4EPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miAD Off LicenceLangton Green, Warrington, WA1 4BPWalking directions to AD Off Licence

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Warrington district.

Band A£1,632
Band B£1,904
Band C£2,176
Band D£2,448
Band E£2,992
Band F£3,535
Band G£4,079
Band H£4,895

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA1 4HD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hilary Cooksey

Rixton & Woolston - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Lawrence Sheridan

Rixton & Woolston - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Rob Tynan

Rixton & Woolston - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Charlotte Nichols

Warrington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWarringtonE06000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyWarrington NorthE14001564
WardRixton and WoolstonE05011043
ParishWoolstonE04000336
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WoolstonE02002603
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Warrington 014AE01012551
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA1 4HD

Is WA1 4HD (Woolston) safe?

The area around WA1 4HD records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and public order.

What is the average house price near WA1 4HD?

The median sale price around WA1 4HD in Rixton and Woolston is £287,250 (about £299 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA1 4HD?

There are 7 schools close to WA1 4HD, including St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Woolston CofE Aided Primary School (Good) and King's Leadership Academy Warrington (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to WA1 4HD?

The closest station to WA1 4HD is Birchwood, about 1,467 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA1 4HD?

WA1 4HD scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,008 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA1 4HD (Woolston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA1 4HD is Charlotte Nichols (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Hilary Cooksey (Labour Party), Lawrence Sheridan (Labour Party) and Rob Tynan (Conservative and Unionist Party).