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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 moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 10 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
33.87(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.97(-46%)
Public order
9.97(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.08(-55%)
Other theft
3.51(-47%)
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

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £371,250 in Hartford & Greenbank area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £1,060,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hartford & Greenbank 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 Hartford & Greenbank over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached79£475,000
Flats11£144,000
Semi-Detached32£270,000
Terraced20£175,500

10 years median price trend in Hartford & Greenbank

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hartford & Greenbank.

Data Sources

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