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About

The Wharton area is located in Winsford, within the borough of Cheshire West and Chester. It is primarily a residential neighborhood, featuring a mix of housing types including detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. The area is well-connected, with easy access to the A54 and M6, making it convenient for commuting to nearby towns and cities.

Local amenities include schools, parks, and shopping facilities, catering to everyday needs. The nearby River Weaver provides green spaces for outdoor activities. Wharton is a practical and functional area, offering a balance of suburban living and accessibility to larger urban centers like Chester and Manchester.

Area overview

On average Wharton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wharton is £39,500 per year. There are 2 schools in Wharton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wharton Population
6,559
Population density
963.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,916
90.21%
Other White
208
3.17%
Other Asian
97
1.48%
Other
49
0.75%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
45
0.69%
Total population: 6,558

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
845
32.2%
Owns outright
803
30.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
368
14.02%
Other social rented
295
11.24%
Social rents from council
260
9.91%
Total households: 2,624

Property prices in Wharton

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £189,000 in Wharton area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £430,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wharton 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 Wharton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£255,500
Flats2£92,500
Semi-Detached29£182,900
Terraced19£112,000

10 years median price trend in Wharton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wharton.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.