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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 low crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Willaston and Rope is £287,000 (around £272 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £230,000 and £365,000. 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

32.89(-12%)

Anti-social behaviour

8.92(-50%)

Public order

6.13(-39%)

Drugs

5.39(+38%)

Other theft

4.09(-38%)

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

Median price: £287,000

Price per sq ft: £272

Sales (last 12 months): 85

Typical range (middle 50%): £230K – £365K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £287,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Willaston and Rope area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Willaston and Rope over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	46	£342,500	£282	£244,375	£286,250	£446,750	£572,500
Semi-Detached	29	£250,000	£269	£181,000	£220,000	£288,500	£374,000
Terraced	10	£177,500	£268	£99,000	£153,375	£183,500	£199,850

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Willaston and Rope

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Willaston and Rope.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£318,975	£190,000	£122,500
2017	£262,475	£168,500	£143,500
2018	£280,000	£185,000	£155,000
2019	£299,950	£190,000	£125,000
2020	£310,000	£224,950	£199,950
2021	£329,950	£237,475	£158,250
2022	£350,000	£232,500	£204,125
2023	£363,500	£250,000	£180,000
2024	£345,000	£252,500	£200,000
2025	£348,000	£237,500	£180,000
2026	£347,500	£280,000	£184,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Willaston and Rope.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£207	£198	£172
2017	£221	£201	£197
2018	£216	£179	£206
2019	£236	£229	£169
2020	£244	£233	£227
2021	£254	£244	£226
2022	£276	£241	£257
2023	£274	£272	£260
2024	£281	£274	£237
2025	£285	£251	£236
2026	£278	£284	£273

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district.

Band A£1,637

Band B£1,909

Band C£2,182

Band D£2,455

Band E£3,000

Band F£3,546

Band G£4,091

Band H£4,910

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Willaston and Rope ward.

Local councillors

Allen Gage

Willaston and Rope - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Willaston and Rope

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Willaston and Rope

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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