Postcode WA4 5LS is located in a rural hamlet, within the Appleton ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 196.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton is £60,600 per year. The nearest station is Runcorn East located about 2.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,275 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 196.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton is £60,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from WA4 5LS.
Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton near WA4 5LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Runcorn East located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 in Appleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £1,490,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 74 | £625,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £93,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £250,000 |
10 year median price trend in Appleton
In the WA4 5LS postcode area, located within Appleton Thorn, Stretton & Walton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Moore Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Daresbury Primary School | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.