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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

CW97DZ

St Johns Close

CW97SL

Birches Lane

CW97RW

King Street

CW96EZ

Pear Tree Drive

CW97RT

King Street

CW109NH

Lily Lane

CW47LR

Brereton Lane

CW97RA

Gadbrook Way

WA169JJ

Dams Lane

CW96GB

Wincham Avenue

WA169ND

Booth Bed Lane

CW96PZ

Kingfisher Grove

CW97QU

Langford Road

CW96EA

Earles Lane

CW109NX

Byley Lane

CW97PH

Lodge Lane

WA169QR

Heath Lane

CW96EX

Orchard Close

WA169JL

Hulme Hall Lane

CW97XW

Britannia Drive

CW97RX

King Street

CW109RJ

Byley Road

CW96PN

Ashgate Lane

CW97PF

Harris Road

CW48NQ

London Road

CW109NW

Buckley Avenue

WA169GF

Baker's Lane

CW97TX

School Road North

CW96QS

Chapel Street

CW109NN

Drakelow Lane

CW97PY

Manchester Road

CW100LD

Booth Lane

CW97LP

Rudheath Way

CW96EP

Church Street

CW97QW

Townshend Road

CW97DT

Shipbrook Road

CW97YU

Cheshire Avenue

WA169NU

Booth Bed Lane

CW97PS

Station Road

CW97PX

The Evergreens

CW109LL

Shakerley

CW109NF

Byley Lane

WA169JN

Hulme Hall Lane

WA169LA

Holmes Chapel Road

CW47LN

Sproston Green

WA169LR

Chapel Lane

WA169LB

Holmes Chapel Road

CW97DX

Middlewich Road

CW97SR

Greenside Drive

WA169QN

Hollytree Drive

CW97UT

Gadbrook Park

CW97PD

Bateman Road

CW97DY

Farm Road

CW109ND

Middlewich Road

CW97SF

King Street

CW97RN

School Road North

CW97UH

Elizabethan Way

CW97ST

Hangmans Lane

CW97QJ

Hesketh Drive

WA169JF

Sandy Lane

CW96EN

Shores Green Drive

WA169JY

Shakerley

CW96EQ

Birch Grove

CW97SW

Village Close

CW47LW

Holmes Chapel Road

WA169LZ

Brick Bank Lane

CW97LL

Rudheath Way

CW100QQ

Brereton Lane

CW97SG

Whatcroft Hall Lane

CW96GT

Crystal Court

CW97XG

Fryer Road

CW97RP

Cookes Lane

CW96GN

Wincham Avenue

CW97QR

Langford Road

CW97PN

Station Road

CW96DG

Hall Lane

WA169NW

London Road

WA169QG

Hulme Lane

WA169QP

Foxcovert Lane

CW97YH

Broseley Way

CW97TH

Birches Lane

CW97RL

Pennys Lane

CW96GS

Sunbeam Close

CW97SJ

Pennys Lane

WA169JB

London Road

CW97PZ

Smithy Lane

CW97YE

Pavillion Way

CW109NG

Moss Lane

CW96GQ

Loxlay Close

CW97PL

Manchester Road

CW109NP

Drakelow Lane

CW96PH

Shelley Avenue

CW48NR

Birch Fold

CW97TQ

Canal Walk

CW97YJ

Gralam Grove

CW96PR

Milton Close

CW96EY

Beechwood Drive

CW97QS

Warren Avenue

CW97PB

Aitchison Road

CW97XL

Astles Gardens

Data Sources

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