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Willaston and Rope

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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Willaston and Rope Population

5,381

Population density

1,471.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,057

94%

Other White

1.52%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.67%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.56%

Other Asian

0.48%

Total population: 5,380

Economics

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

Owns outright

1,119

48.53%

Owns with a mortgage

870

37.73%

Private landlord or letting agency

167

7.24%

Other social rented

3.95%

Other forms of private rent

1.08%

Total households: 2,306

Property prices in Willaston and Rope

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Willaston and Rope area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	45	£365,000	£233,400	£320,000	£460,000	£615,200
Semi-Detached	27	£240,000	£172,550	£194,000	£271,000	£387,750
Terraced	16	£189,540	£105,000	£162,000	£210,500	£245,000

10 years median price trend in Willaston and Rope

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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