Postcode insights

WA1 4NU

Oakdene Avenue

Rixton and Woolston

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Detailed insights for WA1 4NU

Overview

Postcode WA1 4NU 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Woolston Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Woolston has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,531 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Woolston has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

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.

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 173 ft away from WA1 4NU.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for WA1 4NU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Padgate

N/A

Walking directions to Padgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA1 4NU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWoolston ParkLargeWalking directions to Woolston Park
0.4 miWoolston Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Woolston Linear Park

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
2,458 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.14(-27%)
Public order
8.57(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.86(-13%)
Vehicle crime
5(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.29(-76%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
92.4%
Pakistani
8
3.2%
Chinese
4
1.6%
Other White
4
1.6%
Other
2
0.8%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
32.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
16.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
14.1%
Apprenticeship
29
12.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
9.25%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
96
73.28%
Owns with a mortgage
30
22.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.29%
Shared ownership
1
0.76%
Other social rented
1
0.76%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Rixton and Woolston

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£296
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£244K – £360K

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.

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
Detached31£367,500£308
Terraced13£290,000£262
Semi-Detached55£255,000£290

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£350,000£259,500£242,500
2026£357,500£265,720£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£285£260
2026£293£303£256
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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 4NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 4NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Feb 202639, Oakdene Avenue, Warrington, WA1 4NUSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
30 Jun 202538, Oakdene Avenue, Warrington, WA1 4NUSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
07 May 202685, Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 4APSemi-DetachedLeasehold£250,000
16 Oct 2025135, Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 4APSemi-DetachedLeasehold£205,000
07 Mar 2025131, Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 4APSemi-DetachedLeasehold£155,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA1 4NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWoolston Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryKing's Leadership Academy WarringtonFree schools

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA1 4NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA1 4NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSpar43 Manchester Road, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4AEWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miAD Off LicenceLangton Green, Warrington, WA1 4BPWalking directions to AD Off Licence
0.3 miSainsbury's Local11 Manchester Road, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4AEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miCo-op Food4 Holes Lane, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4LZWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miTesco ExpressDam Lane, Warrington, WA1 4EPWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Warrington district (2025-26).

Band A£1,521
Band B£1,774
Band C£2,028
Band D£2,281
Band E£2,788
Band F£3,295
Band G£3,802
Band H£4,563

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 4NU, 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 014BE01012552
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA1 4NU

Is WA1 4NU (Woolston) safe?

The area around WA1 4NU records about 56 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 4NU?

The median sale price around WA1 4NU in Woolston is £290,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA1 4NU?

There are 9 schools close to WA1 4NU, including Woolston Community Primary School (Good), King's Leadership Academy Warrington (Outstanding) and St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WA1 4NU?

The closest station to WA1 4NU is Padgate, about 1,456 m away.

How deprived is the area around WA1 4NU?

WA1 4NU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,531 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Warrington North covering WA1 4NU 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).

Data Sources

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.