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About

Winsford Gravel ward encompasses the eastern and northern residential suburbs of the town of Winsford, primarily consisting of housing estates built from the mid-20th century onwards. The area is largely residential, with a mix of property types and several local shopping parades serving the community. The ward is bordered by the River Weaver to the west and contains significant areas of green space, including the playing fields of Winsford Academy and the informal recreation grounds along the river valley.

A notable feature is the presence of the Winsford Rock Salt Mine, which lies deep beneath the area. This active mine, one of the largest of its kind in the UK, is a major local employer and has historically defined the town's economy. The ward's landscape is otherwise characterised by its proximity to the Weaver's floodplain, with the Winsford Flash—a large body of water formed by historical subsidence—situated just beyond its western boundary.

Area overview

On average Winsford Gravel has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 8.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Winsford Gravel is £45,915 per year. There are 3 schools in Winsford Gravel: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Winsford Gravel is home to around 4,129 people, with a population density of about 277.9 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Winsford Gravel Population
4,129
Population density
277.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62(+66%)
Public order
12.84(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.87(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.48(-6%)
Other theft
7.99(+21%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,908
94.65%
Other White
87
2.11%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
20
0.48%
Other
19
0.46%
Irish
15
0.36%
Total population: 4,129

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
846
23.76%
Level 4 qualifications or above
787
22.1%
Level 3 (A level)
638
17.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
507
14.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
420
11.79%
Total 16+ residents: 3,561

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
789
43.42%
Owns with a mortgage
569
31.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
236
12.99%
Other social rented
101
5.56%
Social rents from council
64
3.52%
Total households: 1,817

Property prices in Winsford Gravel

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£131K – £256K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Winsford Gravel area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £720,000.

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 Gravel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£312,460£285
Semi-Detached17£195,000£238
Terraced19£122,500£161
Flats1£75,000£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Winsford Gravel

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winsford Gravel.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170,000£132,500£112,500
2017£190,000£137,500£90,000
2018£188,000£133,500£103,950
2019£202,500£132,000£118,585
2020£214,000£136,000£95,000
2021£274,995£155,000£115,000
2022£278,498£184,000£115,750
2023£285,000£190,000£112,500
2024£263,500£178,000£137,000
2025£310,000£186,000£122,375
2026£264,000£187,500£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winsford Gravel.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winsford Gravel.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£158£131
2017£202£160£128
2018£204£167£145
2019£194£159£153
2020£197£159£108
2021£219£174£160
2022£232£217£137
2023£249£230£147
2024£247£214£195
2025£265£211£172
2026£287£244£160
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winsford Gravel.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Winsford Gravel

Is Winsford Gravel safe?

Winsford Gravel records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Winsford Gravel?

The median sale price in Winsford Gravel is £175,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Winsford Gravel?

Winsford Gravel has 3 primary schools. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Winsford Gravel?

Winsford Gravel scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Winsford Gravel sits around rank 14,837 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 Gravel?

The average household income in Winsford Gravel is around £45,915 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Winsford Gravel?

Winsford Gravel is represented by 1 elected councillor: Martin David Beveridge (Independent).

All postcodes in Winsford Gravel

CW73GA

Ion Path

CW73FA

Linnet Close

CW100LJ

Nantwich Road

CW73DE

Station Road

CW73LE

Nun House Drive

CW73GU

Pardoe Grove

CW73EU

Lodge Drive

CW73LL

Dane Place

CW100LZ

Forge Mill Lane

CW73HQ

Fern Way

CW73LB

Derwent Avenue

CW73LG

Thames Place

CW73PF

Rilshaw Lane

CW73NL

Middlewich Road

CW73UD

Elmwood Grove

CW109JH

Middlewich Road

CW109JB

Middlewich Road

CW73GJ

Rilshaw Lane

CW73PZ

Road One

CW73GQ

Proudman Way

CW73ND

Bailey Avenue

CW73ED

Merlin Close

CW73GW

Hope Crescent

CW73HF

Walnut Drive

CW100LX

Lea Drive

CW73NF

Station Road

CW73NX

Clive Back Lane

CW73HJ

Beechfields

CW100LW

Railway Cottage

CW100LN

Nantwich Road

CW73HE

Walnut Drive

CW73EY

Newall Crescent

CW100NZ

Stanthorne Park Mews

CW73HD

Lime Grove

CW109JD

Middlewich Road

CW73HG

Greenfields

CW73LJ

Trent Close

CW73DT

Rilshaw Lane

CW73LU

Bollin Close

CW73LR

Dove Place

CW73FT

Linwood

CW100NA

Clivegreen Lane

CW100LL

Nantwich Road

CW73NE

Station Road

CW73DL

Dierden Street

CW73DJ

Rilshaw Lane

CW73NG

Station Road By Pass

CW73HB

Maple Grove

CW73LT

Nun House Close

CW73SF

The Mews

CW73GT

Hatton Lane

CW73DF

Station Road

CW73JT

Nun House Drive

CW109JE

Bostock Road

CW73NA

Ribble Place

CW73DW

Birch Avenue

CW73LS

Nun House Drive

CW100NB

Coalpit Lane

CW73NR

Hewitt Drive

CW73HN

Bradbury Road

CW100LY

Forge Mill Lane

CW73PG

Winsford Gravel

CW73RZ

Hemmings Place

CW73QA

Road Four

CW73BX

Ion Path

CW73NP

Middlewich Road

CW73HL

Woodlark Close

CW73NU

Clive Lane

CW73HA

Cedar Grove

CW73LA

Clyde Crescent

CW73LZ

Bollin Avenue

CW73NJ

Moss Lane

CW73LD

Nun House Drive

CW73EZ

Hawthorne Grove

CW73PB

Rilshaw Lane

CW73UA

Acorn Close

CW73ER

Greville Drive

CW73DQ

Station Road

CW73LP

Blythe Place

CW100LH

Coalpit Lane

CW73PA

Clive Lane

CW73LH

Mersey Place

CW73TL

Winsford Gravel

CW73LX

Bollin Avenue

CW73EP

Greville Drive

CW73JZ

Ribble Avenue

CW73NY

Clive Green Lane

CW73LF

Wheelock Drive

CW100NF

Yew Tree Court

CW73GS

Watson Drive

CW73FS

Firtree Close

CW73FR

Pinetree Close

CW73NH

Middlewich Road

CW73GR

Proudman Way

CW109JR

Birch Lane

CW73SL

Road Three

CW73NW

Seaton Street

CW73UB

Spinney Close

CW73DN

Crook Lane

CW73EB

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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.