Postcode insights

WA1 4QH

Weir Lane

Rixton and Woolston

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Detailed insights for WA1 4QH

Overview

Postcode WA1 4QH 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 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 nearest station is Birchwood, about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 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
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

1/10

Woolston has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,115 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% 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

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from WA1 4QH.

Flood risk

Low

Woolston near WA1 4QH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birchwood located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA1 4QH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMartinscroft GreenSmallWalking directions to Martinscroft Green

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
3,878.6 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
274
93.52%
African
6
2.05%
Indian
4
1.37%
Other White
2
0.68%
Chinese
1
0.34%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
37.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
17.39%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.02%
No qualifications
25
9.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.88%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
55.45%
Owns with a mortgage
45
40.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.82%
Social rents from council
1
0.91%
Other social rented
1
0.91%
Total households: 110

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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 4QH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA1 4QH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 202511, Timberscombe Gardens, Warrington, WA1 4LTDetachedFreehold£367,500
18 Aug 202554, Edward Gardens, Warrington, WA1 4QTDetachedFreehold£490,000
12 Aug 202515, Redwood Close, Warrington, WA1 4EHDetachedLeasehold£367,500
14 Oct 20251, Lincoln Close, Warrington, WA1 4LUDetachedFreehold£320,000
23 Mar 2026Merry Farm, Weir Lane, Warrington, WA1 4QQDetachedFreehold£645,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA1 4QH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miNot applicableChaigeley SchoolNon-maintained special school

Good

0.8 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.8 miPrimaryWoolston CofE Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 4QH, 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 4QH

Is WA1 4QH (Woolston) safe?

The area around WA1 4QH 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 4QH?

The median sale price around WA1 4QH 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 4QH?

There are 6 schools close to WA1 4QH, including Chaigeley School (Good), St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Woolston CofE Aided Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA1 4QH?

WA1 4QH scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,115 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.