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Gowy Rural

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About

Gowy Rural ward encompasses a primarily agricultural landscape in the western part of the Cheshire West and Chester unitary authority. The area is characterised by flat, open farmland interspersed with smaller settlements and pockets of woodland. The River Gowy flows through the ward, influencing the low-lying topography and drainage patterns. This is a sparsely populated administrative area where land use is dominated by pastoral farming and some arable operations.

The ward includes the communities of Bridge Trafford, Mickle Trafford, and Wimbolds Trafford, which serve as local residential hubs. A notable feature is the presence of the Manchester Ship Canal, which forms part of the ward's northern boundary, separating it from Halton. The M56 motorway also runs through the area, providing a major transport route. The landscape includes several meres and areas of historic parkland associated with former estate farms.

Area overview

On average Gowy Rural has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 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 per household in Gowy Rural is £55,857 per year. There are 6 schools in Gowy Rural: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gowy Rural is home to around 9,273 people, with a population density of about 139.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gowy Rural Population
9,273
Population density
139.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.52(+41%)
Shoplifting
15.53(+172%)
Public order
12.29(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.46(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.84(-53%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,988
38.82%
Level 3 (A level)
1,296
16.84%
No qualifications
1,145
14.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,009
13.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
700
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 7,697

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 £255,000 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
Detached45£375,000
Semi-Detached40£202,500
Terraced15£160,000

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

CH24EU

Mannings Lane

CH37EU

School Lane

CH37HD

Station Lane

CH37JT

Plemstall View

CH37LP

Manor Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.