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Winsford Dene

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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.

All postcodes in Winsford Dene

CW71BY

St Georges Road

CW71AA

Dingle Lane

CW74AH

George Street

CW71JD

Swanlow Lane

CW74AT

Gladstone Street

CW71BN

Queensway

CW74BQ

Mere Court

CW74BU

Weaver Grove

CW74FN

Dunnock Close

CW71JW

Orchard Close

CW71BP

Dene Drive

CW74AY

Gladstone Street

CW74BB

Gladstone Street

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.