Postcode WA1 4PL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Woolston is £45,900 per year. The nearest station is Padgate located about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Woolston Park.
Woolston has a moderate 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.
Woolston has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Woolston is £45,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WA1 4PL.
Woolston near WA1 4PL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Padgate | N/A | Walking directions to Padgate |
| 1 mi | Birchwood | N/A | Walking directions to Birchwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Woolston Park | Large | Walking directions to Woolston Park |
| 0.4 mi | Woolston Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Woolston Linear Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £266,000 in Rixton and Woolston area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £515,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £345,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £248,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rixton and Woolston
In the WA1 4PL postcode area, located within Woolston, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA1 4PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Dam Lane, Warrington, WA1 4EP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Applegreen | 43 Manchester Road, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4AE | Walking directions to Applegreen |
| 0.3 mi | AD Off Licence | Langton Green, Warrington, WA1 4BP | Walking directions to AD Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 11 Manchester Road, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4AE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 4 Holes Lane, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4LZ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.