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Hartford & Greenbank

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About

Hartford & Greenbank ward is situated in the north of Cheshire West and Chester. The area includes the village of Hartford, which lies along the River Weaver and the West Coast Main Line railway. This transport infrastructure has historically shaped its development. Land use is primarily residential, with surrounding agricultural land and some local retail and service provision serving the community.

A notable local feature is the Hartford rail junction, a major confluence of railway lines. The ward contains several parks and green spaces, including Hartford Recreation Ground. The area is characterised by suburban housing estates and schools, with the wider ward encompassing the smaller settlement of Greenbank. It functions largely as a commuter settlement for nearby urban centres.

Area overview

On average Hartford & Greenbank has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hartford & Greenbank is £59,281 per year. There are 6 schools in Hartford & Greenbank: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Hartford & Greenbank is home to around 8,828 people, with a population density of about 1,285.4 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hartford & Greenbank Population
8,828
Population density
1,285.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.64(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.76(-40%)
Public order
9.86(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.3(-52%)
Other theft
3.17(-52%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,116
91.97%
Other White
213
2.41%
Indian
96
1.09%
Irish
72
0.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
53
0.6%
Total population: 8,825

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,365
46.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,131
15.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
964
13.26%
No qualifications
778
10.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
572
7.87%
Total 16+ residents: 7,268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,623
42.55%
Owns with a mortgage
1,343
35.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
407
10.67%
Other social rented
207
5.43%
Social rents from council
104
2.73%
Total households: 3,814

Property prices in Hartford & Greenbank

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£317
Sales (last 12 months)135
Typical range (middle 50%)£231K – £495K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £317 per square foot) in Hartford & Greenbank area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £930,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hartford & Greenbank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached68£464,750£349
Semi-Detached37£270,000£308
Flats12£190,750£301
Terraced18£188,625£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hartford & Greenbank

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hartford & Greenbank.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£384,995£110,500£210,000£118,750
2017£377,495£189,999£215,000£123,250
2018£385,995£97,500£211,000£129,500
2019£398,998£106,500£195,000£148,750
2020£402,995£110,000£216,500£135,000
2021£491,000£150,000£248,000£148,000
2022£475,000£117,000£290,000£164,000
2023£462,995£121,250£275,000£181,000
2024£471,998£129,000£310,000£195,000
2025£478,500£157,000£270,000£185,000
2026£452,000£340,000£219,750£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hartford & Greenbank.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hartford & Greenbank.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267£187£214£169
2017£271£323£225£205
2018£277£164£225£187
2019£285£190£219£164
2020£287£213£227£149
2021£302£205£267£227
2022£319£191£291£216
2023£344£257£292£210
2024£355£217£322£213
2025£354£244£325£213
2026£340£433£273£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hartford & Greenbank.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hartford & Greenbank in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Hartford & Greenbank

Is Hartford & Greenbank safe?

Hartford & Greenbank records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hartford & Greenbank?

The median sale price in Hartford & Greenbank is £350,000 (about £317 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hartford & Greenbank?

Hartford & Greenbank has 4 primary schools (3 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hartford & Greenbank?

Hartford & Greenbank scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hartford & Greenbank sits around rank 27,648 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hartford & Greenbank?

The average household income in Hartford & Greenbank is around £59,281 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hartford & Greenbank?

Hartford & Greenbank is represented by 2 elected councillors: Martin David Loftus (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Patricia Parkes (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Hartford & Greenbank

CW81FZ

Whitworth Green

CW82ZJ

Millwood Drive

CW81NR

King Street

CW81JQ

Greenbank Lane

CW81PX

School Lane

CW81QS

The Crescent

CW81NL

Monks Way

CW81JT

Marshall Lane

CW84AW

Chester Road

CW81TT

Charnley Drive

CW81SH

Douglas Close

CW81SD

Kingsley Close

CW81TS

Rutherford Drive

CW81TU

Carpenter Close

CW81QA

The Green

CW84AR

Holly Walk

CW81TG

Bradburns Lane

CW81JY

Hatton Lane

CW81HS

Albemarle Avenue

CW82ZL

Hunters Lane

CW83AE

Grange Drive

CW81NQ

Eaglesfield

CW81SQ

Lamb Street

CW81JP

Greenbank Lane

CW82AG

Chester Road

CW84UG

Field Close

CW81PT

Lodge Lane

CW81NE

Park Lane

CW81RP

Grosvenor Avenue

CW81SZ

Shingler Close

CW81GX

Carriage Drive

CW81NF

Landswood Park

CW81TE

Warren Way

CW84UQ

Mulberry Rise

CW81QR

Chester Road

CW81GZ

Ivy Close

CW81SY

Venables Court

CW82AS

Sandiway Park

CW81TQ

Chandler Avenue

CW84TX

Squirrel Close

CW84YA

Tall Trees Close

CW84UH

The Nursery

CW81HR

Thistle View

CW84BA

Beach Road

CW81SU

Hinchley Close

CW84TG

Woodlea Court

CW81LT

Bradburns Lane

CW81RW

Needham Drive

CW82AE

Heyeswood Lane

CW82HF

Worthington View

CW81TD

Badgers Close

CW82AA

Chester Road

CW81JS

Greenbank Lane

CW81GQ

Westminster Close

CW81JE

Manor Grove

CW83AB

Beach Road

CW81RJ

Whitley Drive

CW82SH

Littledales Lane

CW81LX

Abbey Lane

CW83AR

Beechwood Avenue

CW82PW

Eaton Place

CW81PZ

Park Lane

CW81GP

Sandringham Place

CW81UD

Hartford & Greenbank

CW82AU

Chester Road

CW81NH

Homewood Crescent

CW81QW

Chester Road

CW82FE

St Catherine Drive

CW81SB

Morris Park

CW81JZ

Hatton Lane

CW82SE

Hodge Lane

CW81PU

Sandfield Lane

CW82FB

Hogshead Lane

CW83AU

Beechwood Avenue

CW81NZ

Marshalls Court

CW81LW

Chester Road

CW81QZ

Hazelmere Close

CW81TY

College Way

CW81GR

St James Way

CW81PH

Old Vicarage Lane

CW81TJ

Woods Road

CW81TB

Potter Place

CW82DJ

Chester Road

CW82ZP

Arden Place

CW81TW

Culver Close

CW82ZN

Millwood Drive

CW81PB

Old Vicarage Lane

CW81NJ

Priory Way

CW83AL

Northwich Road

CW81QH

The Grange

CW81QX

Chester Road

CW81SJ

Whitehall Drive

CW81HU

Albemarle Avenue

CW81NB

Riddings Lane

CW81RX

Beaufort Close

CW81QJ

The Grange

CW81LH

Chester Road

CW81ND

Royds Close

CW82FG

Mornant Avenue

CW81LD

Greenbank Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.