Postcode WA1 4NB is located in an urban city, within the Rixton and Woolston ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Woolston area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woolston is £48,948 per year. The nearest station is Padgate, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Woolston Park.
Woolston has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,529 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.
Woolston has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
The average income per household in Woolston is £48,948 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from WA1 4NB.
Woolston near WA1 4NB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Padgate located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Padgate | N/A | Walking directions to Padgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Woolston Park | Large | Walking directions to Woolston Park |
| 0.1 mi | Woolston Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Woolston Linear Park |
| 0.3 mi | New Cut Heritage and Ecology Trail | Large | Walking directions to New Cut Heritage and Ecology Trail |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £296 per square foot) in Rixton and Woolston area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £945,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £367,500 | £308 |
| Terraced | 13 | £290,000 | £262 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £255,000 | £290 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £350,000 | £259,500 | £242,500 |
| 2026 | £357,500 | £265,720 | £305,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £285 | £260 |
| 2026 | £293 | £303 | £256 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 4NB.
In the WA1 4NB postcode area, located within Woolston, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA1 4NB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 4 Holes Lane, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4LZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 11 Manchester Road, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4AE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 43 Manchester Road, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4AE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | AJ Convenience Store | 534 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3TZ | Walking directions to AJ Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Padgate Covenience Store | 2;2A Bruche Heath Gardens, Warrington, WA1 3TP | Walking directions to Padgate Covenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Warrington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA1 4NB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hilary Cooksey
Rixton & Woolston - Elected 2 May 2024
Lawrence Sheridan
Rixton & Woolston - Elected 2 May 2024
Rob Tynan
Rixton & Woolston - Elected 2 May 2024
Charlotte Nichols
Warrington North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA1 4NB records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.
The median sale price around WA1 4NB in Woolston is £290,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WA1 4NB, including Green Lane Community Special School (Outstanding), Fox Wood Special School (Good) and Woolston Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WA1 4NB is Padgate, about 1,080 m away.
WA1 4NB scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,529 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA1 4NB 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.