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Winsford Central

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About

Winsford Central sits at the heart of the town, centred around the High Street and its adjoining shopping precinct. The area functions as the primary retail and service hub for the local community, with a mix of national chain stores and independent businesses. The layout is practical, with residential streets extending outwards from this commercial core.

The Weaver Navigation runs close by, a reminder of the town's historical salt and chemical industry links. A large, covered indoor market operates here several days a week, providing a focus for trade and social interaction. Housing in the immediate centre is predominantly terraced, with some post-war estates and modern developments on its fringes.

Area overview

On average Winsford Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Winsford Central is £36,279 per year. There are 2 schools in Winsford Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Winsford Central is home to around 6,487 people, with a population density of about 2,859.1 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Winsford Central Population
6,487
Population density
2,859.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
79.54(+114%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.89(+7%)
Public order
18.5(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.87(+10%)
Shoplifting
8.02(+40%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,995
92.46%
Other White
233
3.59%
Other Asian
44
0.68%
Chinese
39
0.6%
Other
29
0.45%
Total population: 6,484

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,401
26.44%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,017
19.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
840
15.85%
Level 3 (A level)
829
15.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
736
13.89%
Total 16+ residents: 5,299

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
779
27.17%
Owns with a mortgage
757
26.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
498
17.37%
Other social rented
400
13.95%
Social rents from council
338
11.79%
Total households: 2,867

Property prices in Winsford Central

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £173,750 in Winsford Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,500 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Winsford Central 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 Winsford Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£297,500
Flats2£80,000
Semi-Detached33£179,950
Terraced29£144,000

10 years median price trend in Winsford Central

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

All postcodes in Winsford Central

CW73SX

Winsford Wharton

CW79DG

New Road

CW79HA

New Road

CW72ER

Woodcott Avenue

CW72NU

New Road

CW72SP

Hammletts Close

CW72ST

Grasmere Close

CW73AD

Wharton Road

CW72EB

High Street

CW72JH

Abbotts Way

CW72SQ

Dalmahoy Close

CW73DH

Barton Court

CW72AS

High Street

CW72BN

Sadler Road

CW72SX

Troutbeck Grove

CW72UP

Island Close

CW73EN

Ledward Street

CW73FE

Leaf Lane

CW72BS

Grange Lane

CW72FA

Oakridge Drive

CW72FP

Winsford Over & Verdin

CW71DA

St Georges Road

CW71HL

Geneva Road

CW72EZ

Hunters Rise

CW73EJ

Princess Street

CW71BW

Ash Grove

CW71JD

Swanlow Lane

CW71HP

Latham Street

CW72FD

Ivyleaf Gardens

CW72SY

Hawkshead Way

CW71BL

Dene Drive

CW72EP

Saxon Crossway

CW72EX

Tatton Close

CW72HX

Aston Avenue

CW73DY

Kingsway

CW73GZ

Nat Lane Retail Park

CW72DQ

Arnside Close

CW72EH

Hill Top Avenue

CW72EN

Moss Bank

CW72FG

Applefern Close

CW72UL

Hammletts Close

CW73BP

Spey Close

CW73EL

Princess Street

CW71FZ

Lime Tree Close

CW72JL

Verdin Close

CW73DS

Hill Street

CW73TB

Medina Avenue

CW71DY

Laurel Bank

CW71HQ

John Street

CW72DH

Grange Lane

CW72EL

Brindley Avenue

CW73AW

West Drive

CW72AU

High Street

CW72ET

Carden Avenue

CW72YZ

New Road

CW73EW

Ledward Street

CW72BU

Joyce Avenue

CW72EY

Denton Close

CW71HT

Springbank Crescent

CW72DR

Baywillow Close

CW72HT

Kingsley Walk

CW73SY

Sodium Court

CW71BG

Dene Drive

CW72WG

Pimlott Drive

CW73GL

Wharton Road

CW79HZ

Winsford Over & Verdin

CW72DX

High Street

CW71BD

Dene Drive

CW71EH

Hazel Drive

CW72HB

Saxon Crossway

CW73AA

Wharton Road

CW73BU

Bradford Road

CW72DE

Haweswater Drive

CW72TY

Dutch Close

CW73TA

Leven Avenue

CW72BP

Grange Lane

CW72BX

Grange Lane

CW72AN

Grange Lane

CW72HQ

Tarvin Way

CW72SU

Bowness Avenue

CW73EH

Ledward Street

CW79GU

New Road

CW71BP

Dene Drive

CW73DA

Market Place

CW72BD

Sadler Road

CW72EA

High Street

CW72HE

Kingsley Walk

CW72XT

Winsford Over & Verdin

CW73EE

School Road

CW71HR

Springbank Crescent

CW71HS

Bowmere Drive

Data Sources

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