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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 132 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Lostock & Wincham area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,255,000.

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
Detached70£373,500
Flats2£67,000
Semi-Detached41£267,000
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

WA169SL

Patmos Lane

WA169QH

Hulme Lane

WA169QR

Heath Lane

CW109NN

Drakelow Lane

CW48FU

Blackberry Gardens

CW97DS

Middlewich Road

CW97LP

Rudheath Way

CW97SZ

Holmes Chapel Road

CW47LT

Broad Lane

CW96DQ

Green Lane

CW96PX

Pheasant Drive

CW97EQ

Lavender Drive

CW97TN

Gadbrook Business Centre

CW97UH

Elizabethan Way

WA169LH

Wash Lane

WA169QJ

Birchwood Drive

CW100JY

Joness Lane

CW109LH

Byley Lane

CW97DH

St Andrews Close

CW97QB

Manchester Road

CW97QF

Fryer Road

CW97SY

Holmes Chapel Road

CW97YB

Thornley Green

CW97YG

Vale Royal Close

WA169JU

Wash Lane

WA169NR

Townfield Lane

CW100JT

Cledford Lane

CW96EY

Beechwood Drive

CW97PH

Lodge Lane

CW97SE

King Street

CW100JX

Brereton Lane

CW96PH

Shelley Avenue

CW97SP

Cinder Lane

CW97TB

Common Lane

WA169ND

Booth Bed Lane

WA169NS

London Road

CW109NE

Byley Lane

CW47LS

Wren Avenue

CW96PY

Partridge Way

CW97YF

Lions Den

WA169LJ

London Road

WA169NE

Booth Bed Lane

CW109NB

Kings Lane

CW97QD

Manchester Road

CW97QE

Gibbon Drive

CW97QW

Townshend Road

CW97WA

King Street

WA169QN

Hollytree Drive

CW96DH

Marston Lane

CW96PR

Milton Close

CW97EF

Turnberry Close

CW97QX

Grove Avenue

CW97XL

Astles Gardens

CW97YU

Cheshire Avenue

CW100LD

Booth Lane

CW96GR

Salt Drive

WA169SH

Common Lane

WA169JE

Heath Lane

WA169JF

Sandy Lane

CW96EE

Shores Green Drive

CW96EN

Shores Green Drive

CW96QZ

Gorse Covert

CW97EL

Shipbrook Road

CW97SH

Crowder's Lane

WA169GF

Baker's Lane

WA169JP

Hulme Hall Lane

CW97ER

West Avenue

CW97RY

Davenham Road

CW97UD

Royal Mews

CW47LX

Poolford Lane

CW96EJ

Shores Green Drive

CW97RP

Cookes Lane

CW97DT

Shipbrook Road

WA169JL

Hulme Hall Lane

CW109RJ

Byley Road

CW48HT

Knutsford Road

CW48NR

Birch Fold

CW96EP

Church Street

CW97XF

Gadbrook Way

WA169JQ

Middlewich Road

WA169NU

Booth Bed Lane

WA169QQ

Hulme Lane

CW97TW

Gadbrook Way

CW96EF

Green Lane

CW96EW

Meadow Gate

WA169NL

Booth Bed Lane

CW96QS

Chapel Street

CW97FE

Silverlea Road

CW97YT

Lock View

WA169NX

Townfield Lane

CW97FQ

Stubbs Lane

WA169NH

Boots Green Lane

CW109ND

Middlewich Road

CW96GN

Wincham Avenue

CW97PE

Harris Road

CW97XN

Sovereign Close

CW97FG

Sweet Water Court

CW97QU

Langford Road

CW97RS

Cookes Lane

CW97XP

Canal Walk

Data Sources

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