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About

Winsford Dene is a residential ward situated on the eastern edge of the town of Winsford. The area is primarily characterised by post-war and modern housing estates, with a mix of property types. It contains local amenities including primary schools and retail parks serving the immediate community. The ward is bordered by the River Weaver to the west and farmland to the east, defining its suburban boundaries.

The landscape includes areas of open green space and playing fields integrated within the housing developments. A notable local feature is the presence of the Winsford Rock Salt Mine, with its operational headworks located nearby, which has historically defined the town's economy. Road connections provide access to the town centre and broader road networks, supporting the ward's function as a commuter area.

Area overview

On average Winsford Dene has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Winsford Dene is £42,304 per year. There are 1 schools in Winsford Dene: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Winsford Dene is home to around 5,381 people, with a population density of about 3,522.3 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Winsford Dene Population
5,381
Population density
3,522.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.76(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.33(+8%)
Public order
11.34(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.69(-26%)
Shoplifting
5.76(0%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,044
93.72%
Other White
124
2.3%
Other Asian
25
0.46%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
24
0.45%
Total population: 5,382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,039
23.58%
Level 4 qualifications or above
967
21.95%
Level 3 (A level)
849
19.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
644
14.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
528
11.98%
Total 16+ residents: 4,406

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
880
38.44%
Owns outright
668
29.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
351
15.33%
Other social rented
173
7.56%
Social rents from council
125
5.46%
Total households: 2,289

Property prices in Winsford Dene

Median price£188,750
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £261K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £188,750 (about £223 per square foot) in Winsford Dene area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,344 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Winsford Dene over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£325,000£274
Semi-Detached33£180,000£218
Flats1£170,000£165
Terraced15£155,000£182

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Winsford Dene

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winsford Dene.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,495£123,000£96,500
2017£223,295£130,000£106,000
2018£237,498£135,000£120,000
2019£219,995£139,200£100,000
2020£216,995£152,000£102,500
2021£232,000£160,000£118,125
2022£240,998£171,442£135,350
2023£285,000£177,000£130,000
2024£267,500£185,000£148,000
2025£310,000£178,500£158,500
2026£307,500£180,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winsford Dene.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winsford Dene.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£123£123
2017£212£136£142
2018£200£147£144
2019£215£149£122
2020£215£169£144
2021£227£166£142
2022£248£188£169
2023£246£191£170
2024£260£181£164
2025£274£202£181
2026£272£217£205
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winsford Dene.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Winsford Dene in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Winsford Dene

Is Winsford Dene safe?

Winsford Dene records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Winsford Dene?

The median sale price in Winsford Dene is £188,750 (about £223 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Winsford Dene?

Winsford Dene has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Winsford Dene?

Winsford Dene scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Winsford Dene sits around rank 7,951 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Winsford Dene?

The average household income in Winsford Dene is around £42,304 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Winsford Dene?

Winsford Dene is represented by 1 elected councillor: Mandy Clare (Independent).

All postcodes in Winsford Dene

CW74EW

Brimstone Road

CW71DR

Alamein Drive

CW71DA

St Georges Road

CW74AZ

Gladstone Street

CW71EQ

Crossfield Avenue

CW74AG

William Street

CW71BS

Queensway

CW74FG

Dunlin Way

CW74AE

Weaver Street

CW74AB

Gladstone Street

CW71DY

Laurel Bank

CW71HQ

John Street

CW71HZ

Well Street

CW74EZ

Weaver Street

CW71EA

Sycamore Avenue

CW71BL

Dene Drive

CW71AD

Bradford Road

CW71BD

Dene Drive

CW74FL

Yellowhammer Crescent

CW74BA

Townfields Gardens

CW72AS

High Street

CW71EJ

Townfields Crescent

CW74FP

Regiment Way

CW71HP

Latham Street

CW71DE

Dene Drive

CW74AP

Ways Green

CW71FZ

Lime Tree Close

CW74EX

Brimstone Road

CW74AN

Ways Green

CW71DW

Granville Square

CW71NL

Grosvenor Court

CW74FJ

Nuthatch Close

CW71BA

Collingham Way

CW71BJ

Queensway

CW71DZ

Holly Drive

CW74FH

Siskin Close

CW74AJ

Weaver Street

CW71DQ

Normandy Avenue

CW74AF

Royle Street

CW74BX

Coningsby Drive

CW71DG

Alamein Drive

CW71LD

Pear Tree Close

CW74FS

Fusilier Road

CW71EL

Oak Avenue

CW74YH

Ways Green

CW71EF

Cherry Crescent

CW74AL

Poole Street

CW71HN

Well Street

CW74BY

Ravendale Close

CW74FF

Redwing Street

CW71HW

Well Street

CW71EG

Crossfield Avenue

CW71JJ

Swanlow Lane

CW71EP

Russell Road

CW74AX

Townfields Road

CW71HL

Geneva Road

CW71JB

Swanlow Lane

CW74ET

Rosemary Crescent

CW71DF

Beech Grove

CW71AU

The Drumber

CW71DH

Denesgate

CW71EH

Hazel Drive

CW71AH

Dene Drive

CW71GD

Briarwood Court

CW71DB

Dene Drive

CW74AR

Ways Green

CW71EB

Heaton Square

CW71BW

Ash Grove

CW71HG

Dean Street

CW74AS

Ways Green

CW74BJ

Weaver Grove

CW74BZ

Hemswell Close

CW71HH

Lower Haigh Street

CW71DL

Churchill Parkway

CW71ED

Chestnut Grove

CW71AT

Dene Drive

CW71RU

Overdene Road

CW74AA

Weaver Street

CW71HT

Springbank Crescent

CW74FR

Flanders Crescent

CW71HR

Springbank Crescent

CW71BG

Dene Drive

CW71JN

Swanlow Lane

CW71DN

Churchill Parkway

CW71DJ

Dunkirk Avenue

CW71DP

Granville Street

CW71AB

Dingle Lane

CW74FQ

Armistice Drive

CW74EU

Rosemary Crescent

CW71HS

Bowmere Drive

CW74AU

Gladstone Street

CW71BH

Queensway

CW71BU

Upper Haigh Street

CW74BE

Grosvenor Street

CW71DD

Dene Drive

CW71HU

The Mews

CW71EE

Cherry Crescent

CW71HJ

John Street

CW71FW

Kings Drive

CW74EF

Stocks Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.