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Winsford Wharton

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About

Winsford Wharton is a primarily residential ward located in the northern part of the town of Winsford. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments, with local amenities concentrated along Weaverham Road and Winsford Cross Shopping Centre serving the community. The ward is bounded by the River Weaver to the east, with the Winsford Top Flash, a large inland water body, forming a significant part of its eastern boundary.

The landscape includes areas of open green space and playing fields, with the Wharton Recreation Ground providing a focal point for local leisure. Industrial and business parks, such as those along Woodford Park Way, are situated on the ward's western edges. The Winsford Flashes, a series of former salt-mining subsidences now important for wildlife, are a defining geographical feature of the wider locality.

Area overview

On average Winsford Wharton has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 30.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Winsford Wharton is £41,101 per year. Winsford Wharton is home to around 5,640 people, with a population density of about 1,460.7 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
30.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Winsford Wharton Population
5,640
Population density
1,460.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.08(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.31(-9%)
Public order
11.7(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.04(+1%)
Other theft
6.03(-9%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,885
86.63%
Other White
296
5.25%
Other Asian
110
1.95%
Other
60
1.06%
Chinese
46
0.82%
Total population: 5,639

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,001
22.78%
Level 4 qualifications or above
902
20.53%
Level 3 (A level)
777
17.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
735
16.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
618
14.06%
Total 16+ residents: 4,394

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
720
32.36%
Owns outright
509
22.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
415
18.65%
Other social rented
297
13.35%
Social rents from council
235
10.56%
Total households: 2,225

Property prices in Winsford Wharton

Median price£177,000
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £238K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Winsford Wharton area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,500 up to £365,000.

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 Wharton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£240,000£263
Semi-Detached26£179,950£219
Terraced19£128,000£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Winsford Wharton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winsford Wharton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199,750£69,950£125,000£115,000
2017£208,000£134,750£130,000£89,750
2018£180,000£80,000£126,000£101,750
2019£191,000£62,750£123,250£85,000
2020£241,000£75,000£146,000£83,500
2021£215,000£137,293£150,000£101,500
2022£265,000£84,250£178,950£107,500
2023£247,500£87,500£150,000£110,000
2024£272,500£110,000£171,500£147,000
2025£240,000£176,000£127,500
2026£275,000£185,000£128,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winsford Wharton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winsford Wharton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165£138£156£135
2017£182£133£161£116
2018£180£175£148£130
2019£180£129£148£117
2020£178£170£138£119
2021£209£185£165£137
2022£230£164£219£161
2023£229£204£182£138
2024£234£179£179£186
2025£257£201£140
2026£250£247£184
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winsford Wharton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Winsford Wharton

Is Winsford Wharton safe?

Winsford Wharton records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Winsford Wharton?

The median sale price in Winsford Wharton is £177,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Winsford Wharton?

Winsford Wharton scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Winsford Wharton sits around rank 13,144 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 Wharton?

The average household income in Winsford Wharton is around £41,101 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Winsford Wharton?

Winsford Wharton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Nathan Pardoe (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Winsford Wharton

CW73EE

School Road

CW73JH

Esk Road

CW73AU

Wharton Road

CW73ST

Kohli Avenue

CW73AL

Weaver Valley Road

CW73HR

Winsford Wharton

CW73SJ

Florence Way

CW73BS

Nat Lane

CW73QF

Road Six

CW73SR

Lewtas Drive

CW73EL

Princess Street

CW73UG

Maidwell Close

CW73AN

Wellfield

CW73UT

Orton Close

CW73BF

The Maples

CW73GZ

Nat Lane Retail Park

CW73JL

Coalport Drive

CW73DX

Kingsway

CW73JE

Dart Walk

CW73EW

Ledward Street

CW73HU

Tamar Walk

CW73SX

Winsford Wharton

CW73DY

Kingsway

CW73UE

Everdon Close

CW73QZ

Road One

CW73TG

Winsford Wharton

CW73FD

The Maples

CW73BB

Winsford Wharton

CW73QY

Road Five

CW73BU

Bradford Road

CW73QB

Road One

CW73UJ

Ecton Close

CW73SE

Artis Road

CW73SS

Bostock Road

CW73DS

Hill Street

CW73BA

Wharton Bridge

CW73AS

Eden Avenue

CW73HP

Bradbury Road

CW73SY

Sodium Court

CW73UX

Alderton Grove

CW73RP

Mayfield Drive

CW73HX

Bradbury Road

CW73GY

Esk Road

CW73QN

Road Four

CW73XA

Curzon Grove

CW73JW

Esk Road

CW73DA

Market Place

CW73SZ

Winsford Wharton

CW73QL

Bollin Close

CW73RD

Road One

CW73BJ

Deakins Road

CW73UQ

Holcot Court

CW73GL

Wharton Road

CW73JJ

Esk Road

CW73UH

Collingtree Avenue

CW73AJ

Wharton Road

CW73HS

Bradbury Road

CW73UN

Helmdon Close

CW73DD

Station Road

CW73AY

Wharton Gardens

CW73HY

Bradbury Road

CW73JG

Severn Walk

CW73UL

Collingtree Avenue

CW73BZ

Lyndale Court

CW73EG

Crook Lane

CW73SQ

Oliver Road

CW73QX

Road Five

CW73AQ

East Dudley Street

CW73BP

Spey Close

CW73RH

Wharton Road

CW73QD

Road One

CW73UF

Upton Close

CW73FE

Leaf Lane

CW73LN

Thrush Way

CW73HT

Bradbury Road

CW73EJ

Princess Street

CW73TA

Leven Avenue

CW73DH

Barton Court

CW73GN

Bradbury Road

CW73JQ

Avon Walk

CW73SN

Thirlmere Close

CW73PH

Road One

CW73JS

Doulton Close

CW73UU

Orton Close

CW73SP

Thomas Drive

CW73TH

Winsford Wharton

CW73PR

Road One

CW73JN

Alt Walk

CW73RX

Road Two

CW73EF

School Road

CW73AD

Wharton Road

CW73AP

Wharton Road

CW73JU

Weaver Valley Road

CW73RB

Road Five

CW73RY

Road One

CW73AW

West Drive

CW73RL

Road One

CW73QE

Road One

CW73JD

Dee Way

CW73JR

Kintore Close

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.