Find postcode

Lostock & Wincham

Interactive map displaying Lostock & Wincham

Crime
LowHigh

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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 8% 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. The median sale price in Lostock & Wincham is £310,000 (around £285 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £232,500 and £385,000. 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%
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

Median price: £310,000
Price per sq ft: £285
Sales (last 12 months): 121
Typical range (middle 50%): £233K – £385K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £285 per square foot) in Lostock & Wincham area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £990,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lostock & Wincham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached62£352,498£295
Semi-Detached45£280,000£280
Terraced12£206,500£220
Flats2£70,500£96

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lostock & Wincham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lostock & Wincham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£189,950£192,000
2017£272,500£189,500£120,000
2018£286,250£178,500£142,000
2019£275,000£180,000£124,500
2020£280,000£195,000£200,000
2021£395,000£222,500£160,000
2022£348,000£255,000£193,000
2023£350,000£249,995£203,000
2024£346,748£258,998£165,000
2025£357,500£265,000£195,000
2026£367,000£282,500£201,625
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lostock & Wincham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lostock & Wincham.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£209£205
2017£229£210£155
2018£236£191£169
2019£241£212£157
2020£234£200£203
2021£264£239£206
2022£293£255£221
2023£309£255£211
2024£309£257£216
2025£313£276£226
2026£296£296£234
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lostock & Wincham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lostock & Wincham in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district.

Band A£1,678
Band B£1,958
Band C£2,238
Band D£2,517
Band E£3,077
Band F£3,636
Band G£4,196
Band H£5,035

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

All postcodesin Lostock & Wincham

CW96EY

Beechwood Drive

CW97QS

Warren Avenue

CW97PB

Aitchison Road

CW97XL

Astles Gardens

CW97TW

Gadbrook Way

CW97XA

Cedar Close

CW109NL

Byley Lane

CW96GR

Salt Drive

CW97SX

Birches Lane

CW96GJ

Chapel Street

CW97QB

Manchester Road

CW97TZ

Wyche Close

CW97PT

School Lane

WA169QT

Foxcovert Lane

CW97PQ

Paulden Road

WA169NR

Townfield Lane