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Lostock & Wincham

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About

Lostock & Wincham is a primarily residential area situated on the eastern edge of Northwich, characterised by a mix of housing developments from different eras. The area is defined by its proximity to the River Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal, with the latter forming a significant part of its western boundary. Local amenities are centred around Lostock Gralam, including shops and schools serving the community.

The landscape is marked by the expansive Lostock Gralam Industrial Estate, a major employment hub for chemical and manufacturing industries. The area's history is tied to the salt and chemical industries of the wider Northwich region. The local railway line provides a direct connection to Manchester, supporting a commuter population. The suburb of Wincham lies to the north, adjoining farmland and the Wincham Brook.

Area overview

On average Lostock & Wincham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lostock & Wincham is £48,745 per year. There are 5 schools in Lostock & Wincham: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lostock & Wincham is home to around 9,261 people, with a population density of about 154.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lostock & Wincham Population
9,261
Population density
154.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.62(-44%)
Public order
4.21(-58%)
Other theft
3.24(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.81(-85%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.59(-71%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,655
93.44%
Other White
168
1.81%
Indian
108
1.17%
Irish
59
0.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
46
0.5%
Total population: 9,263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,495
32.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,368
17.69%
No qualifications
1,274
16.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,080
13.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
771
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 7,731

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,748
44.88%
Owns with a mortgage
1,316
33.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
331
8.5%
Other social rented
232
5.96%
Social rents from council
140
3.59%
Total households: 3,895

Property prices in Lostock & Wincham

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £315,995 in Lostock & Wincham area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lostock & Wincham 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 Lostock & Wincham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached73£380,000
Flats2£67,000
Semi-Detached44£271,250
Terraced19£170,000

10 years median price trend in Lostock & Wincham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lostock & Wincham.

All postcodes in Lostock & Wincham

CW48NL

New Platt Lane

CW96GT

Crystal Court

CW97PW

Fitton Street

CW109NW

Buckley Avenue

CW97EB

Broken Cross Place

CW97TD

Moss Lane

WA169LZ

Brick Bank Lane

CW96DB

Heath Lane

CW97NT

Manchester Road

CW97QQ

Highfield Avenue

CW97UG

Gadbrook Road

CW97XG

Fryer Road

WA169NB

Booth Bed Lane

CW109NG

Moss Lane

CW47LU

Broad Lane

CW96GJ

Chapel Street

CW97PY

Manchester Road

CW97XT

Mulberry Close

CW109LJ

Byley Lane

CW97GW

Cottage Close

CW97QH

Wilson Crescent

CW97QL

Townshend Road

CW97QS

Warren Avenue

CW97YH

Broseley Way

WA169LP

Princess Road

CW97LL

Rudheath Way

CW97PJ

Manchester Road

CW96QY

Bracken Way

CW47LN

Sproston Green

CW96EL

Hewitt Grove

CW97EH

Sunningdale Close

CW97YL

Cheshire Avenue

WA169JJ

Dams Lane

WA169SQ

Back Lane

CW48GN

Shakerley

CW97DY

Farm Road

CW97SF

King Street

CW97SR

Greenside Drive

CW97TG

Moss Lane

CW109LE

King Street

WA169LL

London Road

WA169LW

Princess Road

CW97PT

School Lane

CW97PX

The Evergreens

CW97QY

Townshend Road

CW97RG

School Road

CW97RT

King Street

CW100QQ

Brereton Lane

CW109LA

Croxton Lane

CW47LR

Brereton Lane

CW97NU

Griffiths Road

CW97QP

Langford Road

CW97QT

St Johns Avenue

CW97YJ

Gralam Grove

WA169JH

Middlewich Road

WA169JY

Shakerley

WA169LB

Holmes Chapel Road

WA169JZ

Holmes Chapel Road

WA169QW

Middlewich Road

CW47LP

Holmes Chapel Road

CW96QX

Chapel Street

CW97PL

Manchester Road

CW97UA

Cheshire Business Park

WA169QG

Hulme Lane

WA169NN

Booth Bed Lane

CW97RN

School Road North

CW96EA

Earles Lane

CW96PL

The Woodlands

CW97DZ

St Johns Close

CW97PN

Station Road

CW97PU

Stubbs Lane

CW97SL

Birches Lane

WA169JB

London Road

WA169JS

Dams Lane

CW48NQ

London Road

CW109LN

Byley Lane

CW97FP

Cherish Road

CW97SG

Whatcroft Hall Lane

WA169LY

Brick Bank Lane

CW109NL

Byley Lane

CW96EG

John Fryer Avenue

CW97RL

Pennys Lane

CW97QG

Townshend Road

WA169QL

Cherry Walk

CW97TE

Common Lane

CW96DE

Wincham Lane

CW97PA

Rose Tree Meadow

CW97ST

Hangmans Lane

CW97TF

Hulse Lane

WA169JN

Hulme Hall Lane

CW96QT

Hawthorn Walk

CW97XR

Wells Avenue

WA169QF

Swan Grove

CW109LD

King Street

CW96EZ

Pear Tree Drive

CW109NF

Byley Lane

CW47LW

Holmes Chapel Road

CW96QU

Bracken Way

CW97RR

Cookes Lane

CW97YN

Cheshire Avenue

Data Sources

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