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Willaston, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Willaston is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,813. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,813 Population 5/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
54.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$52,687 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,687 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$333,416 home value, $1,317/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population2,813
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,687
Per Capita$52,687
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

B
Home Value$333,416
Rent$1,317
Ownership69.5%
Housing Units1,125

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain54.8 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+53.4%

Community

Population2,813
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates53.2955°, -2.9973°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation54.8 inches (1,391 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.8 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$52,687
Median Age43.9 years

About Willaston

Willaston is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,813. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Willaston has a population of 2,813 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 527.5 square miles. The median age is 43.9 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.2% female and 48.8% male. The city is predominantly White (3.9%), with 2.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.9% of residents. 4.5% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

2,813
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
43.9yrs
Median Age
13% above United Kingdom avg
527.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.9%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.1%

Social Characteristics

Willaston vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Willaston is $52,687, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,687 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,013, 29% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 256 business establishments. 31.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Willaston vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$52,687
30% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$52,687
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)256

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.8%
Public Transit2.5%
Work from Home31.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Willaston is $333,416, 18% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,317 (13% above the national average of $1,163). 69.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,125 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$333,416
18% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,317
13% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.5%
Owner-Occupied69.5%
Renter-Occupied30.5%
Housing Units1,125

Property Tax

Willaston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area527.5 sq mi (1,366.1 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates53.2955°N, 2.9973°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 103 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 109 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 56 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 147 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 124 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 58 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 58 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 57 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 69 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 97 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 131 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 52 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 124 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 88 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 94 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 60 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 73 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 85 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 68 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in

Willaston has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% above the national average of 33.7%. 53.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.7%
6% above United Kingdom avg
High School+53.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density5/sq mi
Total Area527.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.8%
Public Transit2.5%
Work from Home31.5%

Schools in Willaston

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Willaston CofE Primary School — — — —
Brookhurst Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Willaston

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deepvibes Radio deep house, mixes MP3 320 kbps
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) 1960s, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Liverpool Live Radio — MP3
Central Radio North West — MP3 128 kbps
Beware! The Radio — MP3 192 kbps
Dazzle FM — MP3 128 kbps
Dune Radio — MP3
Mighty Radio Southport dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Leyland — MP3 128 kbps
Juice Liverpool — AAC+ 96 kbps
Mersey Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Arrowe Sound pop music, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Wrexham Premier Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) — MP3 128 kbps
Domes FM — AAC 64 kbps
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
Circl8 Radio — MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Willaston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abbey Farm Museum
Buckley Library
Cheshire Military Museum
Dewa Roman Experience
Eureka! Science + Discovery
Eureka! Science + Discovery
Fort Perch Rock
Fort Perch Rock
Garstang Museum
Garstang Museum
Greenfield Valley Museum
Greenfield Valley Rail and Steam Museum
Grosvenor Museum
Hadlow Road Station
International Slavery Museum
International Slavery Museum
Liverpool Beatles Museum
Liverpool Beatles Museum
Liverpool FC Museum
Liverpool FC Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Mold Library
Museum of Liverpool
Museum of Liverpool
National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port
National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port
Port Sunlight Museum
Port Sunlight Museum
Prescot Museum
Rainhill Railway Museum
Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered
Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered
Sick To Death
Smithy Heritage Centre
St Winefride’s Well Museum
Stori Brymbo
Strawberry Field
Strawberry Field
Stretton Water Mill
Sudley House
Sudley House
The Beatles Story
The Beatles Story
The Hardmans' House
The Hardmans' House
Transport Museum
Transport Museum
U-boat Story
U-Boat Story
U-Boat Story
U-Boat Story
U-boat Story
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Western Approaches
Western Approaches
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Wirral Archives
Wirral Archives
World Museum Liverpool
World Museum Liverpool
Wrexham and District Society of Model Engineers
Wrexham Archives
Wrexham Museum
Xplore! Science Discovery Centre

Libraries in Willaston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Allerton Library0.0
Avril Robarts Library - LJMU0.0
Avril Robarts Library - LJMU0.0
Birkenhead Central0.0
Birkenhead Central0.0
Blacon Libary0.0
Bootle Library0.0
Bromborough Civic Hall & Library0.0
Bromborough Civic Hall & Library0.0
Brymbo Library0.0
Buckley Library0.0
Chester Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Coleg Cambria, Yale Library0.0
College Road Carnegie Library0.0
Connah's Quay Library and Learning Centre0.0
Crosby Library0.0
Eastham Library0.0
Eastham Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Ellesmere Port Library0.0
Flint Library0.0
Garden City Library0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Gladstone's Library0.0
Greasby Library0.0
Greasby Library0.0
Great Boughton Library0.0
Halkyn Library0.0
Harold Cohen Library0.0
Helsby Community Library0.0
Henry A Cole Library0.0
Heswall Library0.0
Higher Bebington Library0.0
Higher Bebington Library0.0
Holywell Library0.0
Huyton Library and Knowsley Culture Hub0.0
Irby Library0.0
Irby Library0.0
Kensington Library0.0
Kirkby Library0.0
Leasowe Library0.0
Leasowe Library0.0
Library0.0
Life rooms0.0
Little Sutton Library and Community Centre0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
Mancot Community Library0.0
Mold Library0.0
Moreton Library One Stop Shop0.0
Mynydd Isa0.0
Neston Library0.0
Old Swan Library0.0
Pensby Library0.0
Picton Library0.0
Rainford Library0.0
Rainhill Community Library0.0
Seaborne Library0.0
Sefton Park Library0.0
Spellow Library0.0
St James Library0.0
St James Library0.0
Sydney Jones Library0.0
Tattenhall Library0.0
Thatto Heath Library0.0
Toxteth Library0.0
Upton library0.0
Vicars Cross Library0.0
Wallasey Central Library0.0
Wallasey Village Library0.0
Wallasey Village Library0.0
West Kirby Library0.0
Woolton Library0.0
Wrexham Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Willaston

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Birkenhead Market
Butchers' Market
Chester Market
Ellesmere Port Indoor Market
General Market
Greatie Market
Greatie Market
Greatie Market
Kirkby Market
Market Square
Mold Indoor Market
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
New Ferry Village Hall
New Ferry Village Hall
New Ferry Village Hall
Prescot Indoor Market
Red Brick Market
Solitare
St John's Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market

Cafes in Willaston

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gordale Garden Centre Cafe
Lilly Pad Cafe
Station Master's House

Dentists in Willaston

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Willaston Dental Practice

Gas Stations in Willaston

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gordale Petrol Station

Golf Courses in Willaston

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bromborough Golf Club

Breweries in Willaston

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Azvex
Carnival Brewing Company
Love Lane Brewery
Peerless Brewing Company
Spitting Feathers Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Willaston

TeamLeagueDivision
Anfield
Goodison Park
Hill Dickinson Stadium
Prenton Park

Ski Resorts Near Willaston

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Chill Factor e 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Willaston

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
RAF Cosford—Medium Airport
RAF Shawbury—Medium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Arley Airfield—Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield—Small Airport
Breidden Airfield—Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip—Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield—Small Airport
Bryngwyn Bach Airfield—Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield—Small Airport
Chipping Airfield—Small Airport
Chirk Airfield—Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL—Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield—Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield—Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL—Small Airport
Forest Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip—Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip—Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip—Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield—Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring Club—Small Airport
Longford Airstrip—Small Airport
Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome—Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight—Small Airport
Mill Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield—Small Airport
Nantclwyd Airstrip—Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club—Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Pencraig Airstrip—Small Airport
Peplow Airstrip—Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight—Small Airport
RAF Woodvale—Small Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield—Small Airport
Sandford Hall Airstrip—Small Airport
Shifnal Airfield—Small Airport
Sleap Airfield—Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)—Small Airport
Tern Hill Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Willaston

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Willaston Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Willaston

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel of Saint Peter
Christ Church
Willaston Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willaston

What is the population of Willaston?

Willaston has a population of 2,813 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 527.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

Is Willaston expensive to live in?

The median household income is $52,687, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $333,416 (18% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,317 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Willaston?

Willaston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.8 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Willaston?

Willaston has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,013. There are 256 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Willaston?

The median home value in Willaston is $333,416. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,317. The homeownership rate is 69.5%.

How are the schools in Willaston?

35.7% of adults in Willaston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 53.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Willaston?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Willaston is 3.9% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 2.6% Asian. 95.9% of residents speak only English at home. 4.5% of the population are military veterans. 5.2% of residents have a disability.

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