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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 moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
80
Deprivation level
8/10
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
50.18(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.21(-2%)
Public order
10.41(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.13(-32%)
Shoplifting
5.39(-6%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,044
93.72%
Other White
124
2.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.46%
Other Asian
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

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Winsford Dene area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,344 up to £601,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Winsford Dene 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 Dene over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£290,000
Flats1£90,000
Semi-Detached29£185,000
Terraced21£150,000

10 years median price trend in Winsford Dene

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

All postcodes in Winsford Dene

CW74EZ

Weaver Street

CW71ED

Chestnut Grove

CW74AG

William Street

CW74FJ

Nuthatch Close

CW71BP

Dene Drive

CW71EP

Russell Road

CW74AH

George Street

CW74BZ

Hemswell Close

CW71DN

Churchill Parkway

CW71HR

Springbank Crescent

CW71HS

Bowmere Drive

CW74AN

Ways Green

CW74AP

Ways Green

Data Sources

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