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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 1 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

Median price£211,250
Price per sq ft£231
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £296K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £211,250 (about £231 per square foot) in Winsford Swanlow area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £550,000.

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 Swanlow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£297,500£275
Semi-Detached18£187,000£222
Terraced5£165,000£189
Flats3£50,000£128

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Winsford Swanlow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winsford Swanlow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£248,000£128,000£70,000
2017£230,000£75,000£124,000£80,000
2018£225,000£149,000£111,000
2019£224,995£130,000£125,000
2020£260,000£68,000£130,000£74,000
2021£257,500£65,000£163,998£119,000
2022£334,000£75,000£190,000£115,000
2023£292,500£75,000£174,500£142,500
2024£302,500£62,000£184,500£148,000
2025£320,000£65,500£180,000£167,500
2026£295,000£205,500£147,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winsford Swanlow.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winsford Swanlow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£171£78
2017£186£118£169£171
2018£211£160£140
2019£217£176£175
2020£211£109£165£154
2021£212£189£207£172
2022£254£194£229£200
2023£246£218£226£184
2024£253£175£217£188
2025£271£134£229£204
2026£305£209£182
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winsford Swanlow.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.