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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 60 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

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

British

8,614

92.9%

Other White

157

1.69%

Irish

0.77%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.6%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.56%

Total population: 9,272

Housing

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

1.97%

Total households: 3,917

Property prices in Gowy Rural

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Gowy Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,322 up to £775,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	38	£345,000	£128,500	£227,525	£540,000	£725,325
Flats	3	£172,500	£116,700	£141,500	£259,750	£329,550
Semi-Detached	38	£235,000	£108,200	£170,250	£320,000	£503,800
Terraced	16	£155,000	£105,000	£137,500	£222,875	£358,125

10 years price trend in Gowy Rural

All postcodes in Gowy Rural

CH37EU

School Lane

CH37HD

Station Lane

CH37JT

Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow

CH37LP

Manor Close

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail