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Winsford Swanlow

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About

Winsford Swanlow ward is situated in the eastern part of the town of Winsford. The area primarily consists of residential housing, including estates built in the mid-20th century. It is bordered by the A54 to the north and contains local amenities such as Swanlow Lane. The ward functions as a settled residential community within the wider urban area, with a focus on local services and housing.

The ward includes the distinct neighbourhood of Dene Drive. A notable local feature is the presence of the Winsford Rock Salt Mine, one of the largest of its kind in the UK, which lies beneath parts of the area. The landscape is generally flat, with the River Weaver flowing to the west of the ward boundary. Green spaces are provided by several smaller parks and recreational grounds for community use.

Area overview

On average Winsford Swanlow has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Winsford Swanlow is £46,565 per year. There are 2 schools in Winsford Swanlow: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Winsford Swanlow is home to around 4,649 people, with a population density of about 353.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Winsford Swanlow Population
4,649
Population density
353.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.67(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.14(+7%)
Public order
13.55(+34%)
Other theft
7.1(+8%)
Shoplifting
6.88(+19%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,389
94.45%
Other White
60
1.29%
Irish
38
0.82%
Indian
37
0.8%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.54%
Total population: 4,647

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
992
26.38%
No qualifications
786
20.9%
Level 3 (A level)
656
17.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
523
13.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
475
12.63%
Total 16+ residents: 3,761

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
767
39.31%
Owns with a mortgage
567
29.06%
Other social rented
345
17.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
167
8.56%
Social rents from council
55
2.82%
Total households: 1,951

Property prices in Winsford Swanlow

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £216,250 in Winsford Swanlow area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Winsford Swanlow 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 Swanlow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced4£167,500
Semi-Detached25£185,000
Flats3£50,000
Detached26£297,500

10 years median price trend in Winsford Swanlow

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.