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Gowy Rural

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About

Gowy Rural ward is located in Cheshire West and Chester, covering a predominantly agricultural area with scattered settlements. The landscape is characterised by open farmland, hedgerows, and small woodlands, typical of the Cheshire countryside. The River Gowy flows through the ward, influencing the local ecology and land use.

The ward includes villages such as Mickle Trafford and Guilden Sutton, which serve as local hubs with basic amenities. Transport links include the A56 road and the Chester-Warrington railway line, providing connections to nearby urban centres. The area maintains a quiet, rural atmosphere with a mix of farming and residential communities.

Area overview

On average Gowy Rural has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Gowy Rural is £45,217 per year. There are 6 schools in Gowy Rural: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gowy Rural Population
9,273
Population density
139.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,614
92.9%
Other White
157
1.69%
Irish
71
0.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
56
0.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
52
0.56%
Total population: 9,272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,832
46.77%
Owns with a mortgage
1,330
33.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
354
9.04%
Other social rented
227
5.8%
Other forms of private rent
77
1.97%
Total households: 3,917

Property prices in Gowy Rural

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £264,000 in Gowy Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,040,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gowy Rural in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gowy Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£429,425
Flats1£347,000
Semi-Detached41£230,000
Terraced14£158,750

10 years median price trend in Gowy Rural

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gowy Rural.

All postcodes in Gowy Rural

CH37EU

School Lane

CH37HD

Station Lane

CH37JT

Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow

CH37LP

Manor Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.