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Willaston and Rope

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About

Willaston and Rope is a civil parish situated on the eastern outskirts of the town of Nantwich. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing developments and older properties, set within a semi-rural landscape. The ward includes the distinct communities of Willaston village and the smaller settlement of Rope. Local amenities are focused around village centres, serving the everyday needs of residents within a quiet, settled environment.

The geography is defined by agricultural land and gentle fields, with the Shropshire Union Canal passing through the northern part of the parish. Willaston is notably home to the annual Willaston Worm Charming Festival, a unique community event with competitive origins. Transport links are provided by local roads connecting to Nantwich and Crewe, while the surrounding countryside offers accessible walking routes along lanes and public footpaths.

Area overview

On average Willaston and Rope has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Willaston and Rope is £53,189 per year. There are 3 schools in Willaston and Rope: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Willaston and Rope is home to around 5,381 people, with a population density of about 1,471.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Willaston and Rope Population
5,381
Population density
1,471.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.01(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.96(-41%)
Public order
7.06(-30%)
Drugs
4.83(+27%)
Other theft
4.27(-35%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,057
94%
Other White
82
1.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
36
0.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.56%
Other Asian
26
0.48%
Total population: 5,380

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,768
39.88%
Level 3 (A level)
858
19.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
586
13.22%
No qualifications
501
11.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
360
8.12%
Total 16+ residents: 4,433

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,119
48.53%
Owns with a mortgage
870
37.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
167
7.24%
Other social rented
91
3.95%
Other forms of private rent
25
1.08%
Total households: 2,306

Property prices in Willaston and Rope

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £296,000 in Willaston and Rope area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Willaston and Rope 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 Willaston and Rope over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached46£365,000
Semi-Detached29£245,000
Terraced17£192,000

10 years median price trend in Willaston and Rope

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willaston and Rope.

All postcodes in Willaston and Rope

CW26TG

Barnwell Close

CW26RZ

Ropebank Avenue

CW26TQ

Dunham Crescent

CW56QW

Orchard Street

CW56QZ

Moorfields

CW57HQ

Potter Close

CW57TL

Glover Drive

CW26RU

Laidon Avenue

CW56RR

Victoria Mill Drive

CW26TH

Fuller Drive

CW57HS

Eastern Road

CW57TQ

Cheney Close

CW56SS

Stephenson Street

CW57TJ

Howells Place

CW26TD

Willows Close

CW56QU

Wistaston Road

CW25SX

Ellis Close

CW56PW

Park Road

CW57TH

Bebbington Way

CW26SU

Fuller Drive

CW56PP

Hollybush Crescent

CW57HZ

Ashlea Drive

CW26SX

Pinewood Court

CW56RQ

Park Mills Close

CW57HX

Circle Avenue

CW26SP

Brecon Way

CW56PZ

Tricketts Lane

CW25DH

Broomhall Drive

CW26RJ

Bankfield Avenue

CW26SD

Woodbank Close

CW56RA

The Spinney

CW26RD

Rope Lane

CW26TF

Hanbury Close

CW56PS

Tricketts Mews

CW56SQ

Heald Way

CW56ST

Riddles Avenue

CW26RR

Laidon Avenue

CW26RX

Lochleven Road

CW26SS

Haddon Close

CW56SX

Brogden Drive

CW26SF

Glaisdale Close

CW56PU

Wistaston Road

CW25DB

Broomhall Drive

CW26TB

Crestwood Close

CW56QJ

Wistaston Road

CW26RY

Ropebank Avenue

CW26UD

Foxglove Close

CW56RH

John Gresty Drive

CW57TD

Dairyfields Road

CW25TP

Rutter Close

CW26RB

Rope Lane

CW57JF

Wybunbury Road

CW57TE

Newcastle Road

CW56QA

Coppice Road

CW56RJ

Basset Close

CW57TR

Masonic Gardens

CW56QT

Wistaston Road

CW56SR

Heald Way

CW57HN

Balmoral Place

CW26RT

Sunart Close

CW26TN

Four Seasons Close

CW56EQ

Meadow View

CW56RN

Lomax Road

CW26RL

Bridge Close

CW26TE

Brackenwood Close

CW56PT

Wistaston Road

CW56QF

Murrayfield Drive

CW57HU

Eastern Road

CW57JA

Oak Bank Close

CW56QR

Greenbank Close

CW57HP

Boden Drive

CW57JB

Green Lane

CW56GS

Magpie Lane

CW57ER

Wybunbury Road

CW56QN

Gladstone Street

CW56QP

Wistaston Road

CW56RP

Bannacks Close

CW26SY

Ashville Court

CW26TP

Acorn Bank Close

CW26RP

Ropebank Avenue

CW26SE

Farndale Close

CW56LG

Amys Meadow

CW26RW

Wisterdale Close

CW26SG

Cedar Way

CW26SL

Ledbury Drive

CW26UF

Oakhurst Drive

CW56QQ

Derwent Close

CW56QE

Murrayfield Drive

CW57HJ

The Paddock

CW57JE

Wybunbury Road

CW25DJ

Broomhall Drive

CW56PR

Beech Tree Close

CW56RB

Cedar Court

CW57TG

Pace Avenue

CW56PX

Wistaston Road

CW57EN

Cheerbrook Road

CW26RH

Rope Lane

CW26RQ

Rope Lane

CW26RS

Rimsdale Close

CW56QD

Coppice Road

Data Sources

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