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About

Wrenbury ward encompasses a rural expanse in the southern part of the Cheshire East unitary authority. The area is defined by its agricultural landscape, featuring a mix of arable fields, pastureland, and scattered woodland. The settlement pattern is one of small villages and isolated farms, with the historic village of Wrenbury itself acting as a central point. The flat topography is characteristic of the Cheshire Plain, with the River Weaver and several significant canals influencing the local geography.

The ward is notable for its inland waterways, including the Llangollen Canal and the Shropshire Union Canal, which converge near the village. This network is a defining feature, with Wrenbury's manually operated lift bridge across the canal being a focal point for navigation. The local economy has long connections to agriculture and canal-related activities, with the surrounding land primarily used for dairy and crop farming, shaping the quiet, working character of the area.

Area overview

On average Wrenbury has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wrenbury is £54,871 per year. There are 2 schools in Wrenbury: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wrenbury is home to around 5,553 people, with a population density of about 48.9 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wrenbury Population
5,553
Population density
48.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.83(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.84(-24%)
Public order
6.12(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.5(-75%)
Other theft
4.14(-37%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,284
95.16%
Other White
87
1.57%
Irish
28
0.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
26
0.47%
Other Asian
19
0.34%
Total population: 5,553

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,940
41.85%
Level 3 (A level)
710
15.31%
No qualifications
666
14.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
615
13.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
371
8%
Total 16+ residents: 4,636

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
986
42.48%
Owns with a mortgage
720
31.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
272
11.72%
Other social rented
185
7.97%
Other forms of private rent
68
2.93%
Total households: 2,321

Property prices in Wrenbury

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£300
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£305K – £600K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £300 per square foot) in Wrenbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,250 up to £1,510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wrenbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£536,000£315
Terraced11£425,000£282
Semi-Detached17£305,000£267
Flats1£80,000£162

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wrenbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wrenbury.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£378,625£224,995£333,500
2017£334,995£226,995£335,000
2018£374,995£253,650£350,000
2019£359,998£244,000£350,000
2020£385,000£350,000£295,000
2021£404,998£280,000£266,750
2022£537,500£325,000£320,000
2023£510,000£308,250£430,000
2024£487,500£343,975£498,750
2025£465,000£305,000£400,000
2026£512,750£320,000£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wrenbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wrenbury.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240£253£235
2017£253£225£227
2018£257£239£208
2019£259£231£220
2020£264£226£257
2021£273£239£263
2022£323£297£252
2023£315£247£321
2024£320£289£328
2025£313£246£292
2026£307£282£271
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wrenbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wrenbury in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Wrenbury

Is Wrenbury safe?

Wrenbury records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Wrenbury?

The median sale price in Wrenbury is £450,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Wrenbury?

Wrenbury has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Wrenbury?

Wrenbury scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Wrenbury sits around rank 15,982 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 Wrenbury?

The average household income in Wrenbury is around £54,871 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Wrenbury?

Wrenbury is represented by 1 elected councillor: James Pearson (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Wrenbury

CW55XW

Sparrow Close

CW58JH

Woodhey Green

CW58HW

Sandfield Court

SY134ND

School Close

SY148AY

Gallantry Bank

CW58PP

Ravens Corner

CW58EZ

The Green

CW69TA

Whitchurch Road

CW69UH

Quarry Bank

SY134LF

Wirswall Road

CW58LY

Walleys Lane

SY148ET

Bickerton Road

CW69SB

Wrexham Road

CW55XH

Hazel Way

SY148AF

Wrenbury

CW69RZ

Wrexham Road

SY134LS

Wirswall Road

CW58HE

Pinsley Green

CW58JD

Kidderton Lane

SY134HX

Snab Lane

CW58JE

Wrexham Road

SY134LU

Gauntons Bank

CW58NR

Swanley

CW69TQ

South Croft

CW58PU

Baddiley Close

CH39PQ

Fowlers Bench Lane

SY148AX

Wrexham Road

SY148DA

Yew Tree Close

CW58HN

Wrenbury Frith

CW58JA

Brindley Hall Road

SY134HR

Yew Tree Cottages

SY134HD

Bradeley Green Lane

SY148AR

Goldford Lane

CW55XR

Blossom Grove

CW69RL

Radmore Green

CW58EE

Nantwich Road

SY148BW

Wrexham Road

SY148EX

Wrenbury

SY148BP

Cholmondeley Lane

CW58PE

Ravens Lane

SY134LJ

School Lane

CW69TN

Stone House Lane

SY134HS

School Lane

CW69RS

Bathwood Lane

CW58PT

Chapel Lane

CW55XG

Hazel Way

CW58LS

Bank Lane

SY134LG

Wirswall Road

CW58JP

Springe Lane

CW69TE

Back Lane

CW69GP

Peckforton Hall Lane

SY148LN

Goldford Lane

CW55WB

Celandine Way

CW58HU

Wrexham Road

CW58PN

Marsh Lane

SY148AZ

Bulkeley Hall Lane

CW58HQ

Frith Lane

SY134LP

Hollins Lane

CW69RY

Croxton Green

SY148LL

Goldford Lane

CW58PS

Sound Lane

CW58HL

Back Lane

CW55WD

Blackthorn Close

SY148ES

Bickerton Road

SY134LQ

Wirswall Road

CW58HJ

Cholmondeley Road

SY134JW

Norbury Town Lane

SY134JJ

Tarporley Road

SY148BA

Bulkeley Hall Lane

SY134NA

Hollins Lane

SY134HZ

Frith Lane

SY148AJ

Wrenbury

SY134HE

Bradeley Green Lane

CW58QD

Swanley

CW58JR

Nantwich Road

CW58NF

Long Lane

CW69SA

Wrexham Road

SY134LT

Wrenbury Road

CW58PJ

Edleston Hall Lane

CW55TL

Green Lane

CW69LR

Dob Lane

CW55GS

Heron Way

CW69RD

Long Lane

CW58QB

Swanley Lane

SY134HW

Common Lane

CW69RP

Cappers Lane

CW58GZ

Cholmondeley Road

CW55JL

Queen's Drive

CW58FN

Wrenbury Heath Road

SY148HJ

Croxton Green

CW58PG

Tally Ho Lane

SY148AE

Wrenbury

SY148HE

Higginsfield Mews

CW58ED

Nantwich Road

SY134HU

Norbury Town Lane

CW58JG

Willbank Lane

CW58EN

Nantwich Road

SY134LB

Wrenbury

CW69RF

Long Lane

CW69TD

Whitchurch Road

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.