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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
20.73(-44%)
Public order
4.1(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.13(-83%)
Other theft
3.02(-54%)
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 143 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Lostock & Wincham area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,250 up to £1,500,000.

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
Terraced19£218,000
Detached74£380,000
Flats3£74,000
Semi-Detached47£260,000

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

WA169NS

London Road

CW97TJ

Greenfields Close

CW48NN

New Platt Lane

CW96QZ

Gorse Covert

CW97YL

Cheshire Avenue

CW109NR

Drakelow Lane

CW97XP

Canal Walk

WA169LF

Wash Lane

WA169JS

Dams Lane

CW97JL

Gadbrook Road

CW96DB

Heath Lane

WA169LP

Princess Road

CW47LP

Holmes Chapel Road

CW96RB

Rose Farm Court

CW109LH

Byley Lane

CW97YB

Thornley Green

CW97DH

St Andrews Close

CW109NT

Middlewich Road

WA169LQ

Princess Road

CW97ER

West Avenue

CW96GU

Broady Avenue

CW96DH

Marston Lane

CW97EE

Wentworth Close

CW97RR

Cookes Lane

WA169SJ

Back Lane

CW96EW

Meadow Gate

WA169QJ

Birchwood Drive

WA169QL

Cherry Walk

CW97PR

Arthur Street

CW47LU

Broad Lane

CW97PW

Fitton Street

CW97SN

Birches Lane

CW100JX

Brereton Lane

WA169JP

Hulme Hall Lane

CW100JD

Centurion Way

WA169JT

Wash Lane

CW97TF

Hulse Lane

CW97TE

Common Lane

CW97QQ

Highfield Avenue

CW97RQ

Gadbrook Park

CW97QH

Wilson Crescent

CW97FJ

Pack Horse Close

CW97LN

Gadbrook Road

CW97YN

Cheshire Avenue

CW97DS

Middlewich Road

CW48FU

Blackberry Gardens

WA169SH

Common Lane

CW97PP

Herbert Street

CW97QP

Langford Road

CW97XF

Gadbrook Way

CW96EL

Hewitt Grove

CW97UJ

Tudor Close

CW96EG

John Fryer Avenue

CW97SZ

Holmes Chapel Road

CW96EB

Pickmere Lane

CW97YT

Lock View

CW97RY

Davenham Road

CW97QE

Gibbon Drive

CW97EG

Waterside View

CW97TY

Wyche Close

CW96PX

Pheasant Drive

CW100JT

Cledford Lane

CW97SP

Cinder Lane

CW96QT

Hawthorn Walk

WA169NF

Booth Bed Lane

WA169JQ

Middlewich Road

CW109LN

Byley Lane

CW97PJ

Manchester Road

CW97WA

King Street

CW109LD

King Street

WA169NH

Boots Green Lane

CW97EL

Shipbrook Road

WA169NL

Booth Bed Lane

WA169JE

Heath Lane

WA169NA

Booth Bed Lane

CW97XN

Sovereign Close

WA169LL

London Road

CW97PU

Stubbs Lane

CW97SH

Crowder's Lane

CW96QU

Bracken Way

CW97UW

Gadbrook Park

WA169LJ

London Road

CW97FE

Silverlea Road

WA169QA

Crown Lane

CW109NB

Kings Lane

CW97QT

St Johns Avenue

CW97TN

Gadbrook Business Centre

WA169NX

Townfield Lane

CW97YD

Salary Row

WA169LH

Wash Lane

WA169SL

Patmos Lane

CW96PY

Partridge Way

WA169SN

Cheadle Lane

CW97NU

Griffiths Road

CW97FQ

Stubbs Lane

CW109LJ

Byley Lane

WA169QD

Middlewich Road

CW96PL

The Woodlands

CW48NL

New Platt Lane

WA169JG

Middlewich Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.