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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Wrenbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £1,025,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wrenbury 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 Wrenbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached13£320,000
Flats1£80,000
Detached32£472,000
Terraced12£352,500

10 years median price trend in Wrenbury

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

All postcodes in Wrenbury

CW55XN

Blackberry Close

CW58HP

Pinsley View

CW58PW

Hospital Lane

CW58HD

Smeatonwood

CW58EP

Sandfield Avenue

CW58JJ

Woodhey Lane

CW58NE

Long Lane

CW55XT

Nightingale Place

SY148AL

Bickerton Road

CW58EH

Woodcotthill Lane

CW69RN

Long Lane

SY148HH

Wrexham Road

CW58PL

Edleston Hall Lane

CW58FR

Cotton Close

CW58LP

Wrexham Road

CW58HT

Hollyhurst Road

SY134HT

Norbury Town Lane

SY148DB

Mill View Close

SY134HP

Gauntons Bank

CW58NY

Ikey Lane

CW58NG

Burland Green

CW69RX

Ridley Hill Cottages

CW55XE

Swan Close

CW58EY

The Green

CW58GA

Manor Court

SY134LD

Wrenbury

SY134LY

Hollyhurst

CW69RU

Whitchurch Road

CW58ES

Wrenbury Hall Drive

CW58FX

Paddock View Close

SY134LN

Black & White Cottages

CW58RA

Church Farm

SY148AS

Gallantry Bank

CW58JL

Hearns Lane

CW69RJ

Hall Lane

SY148HG

Croxton Green

SY148BD

Wrexham Road

SY148BQ

Stone House Lane

CW58BP

Baddiley Lane

CW55XF

Mallard Avenue

CW58LZ

Fishers Lane

CW58ET

Oakfield Close

CW69RT

Badcocks Lane

CW58ER

Oakfield Avenue

SY148AU

Long Lane

CW69TF

Peckforton Hall Lane

CW58FQ

Millers Grove

CW69RG

Long Lane

CW58EX

Station Road

CW58EJ

Wrenbury Hall Drive

SY134HG

Tarporley Road

SY134LL

School Lane

SY134NE

Heath Lane

CW58ND

Wrexham Road

CW58EU

Sandfield Avenue

CW58JU

Kidderton Close

CW58EL

Nantwich Road

SY148EZ

Wrenbury

CW58JB

Brook Lane

CW58JS

Chorley Bank

CW58JW

Springe Lane

SY148BE

Stone House Lane

CW58NJ

Hearns Lane

CW58HA

Wrenbury Road

CW58HF

New Road

CW69RQ

Ferret Oak Lane

SY148AT

Long Lane

CW58LR

Wrexham Road

CW58PZ

Swanley Lane

CW58PA

Marsh Lane

CW55GW

Meadow Close

CW55TY

Holly Drive

CW58HH

Wrenbury Wood

CW69RH

Hall Lane

CW69SD

Stone House Lane

CW58HB

Marie Close

SY148HD

Wrenbury

CW55WE

Mallard Avenue

CW58EF

Wrenbury Heath

CW58NP

Springe Lane

CW58NH

Whitehaven Lane

CW55XJ

Blackberry Close

SY148BG

Stone House Lane

CW69RR

Badcocks Lane

SY148HN

Bickerton Road

CW58QA

Stoneley Green

CW58NN

Gradeley Green

CW58BF

St Margarets Close

CW58NL

Hollin Green Lane

CW58GU

Pinsley Green Road

CW58NA

Wrexham Road

SY134LH

School Lane

CW58EQ

Wrenbury Heath Road

CW58PX

Swanley Lane

SY134JD

Common Lane

SY148AQ

Bickerton Road

SY134LE

Wicksted Cottages

SY148FJ

Brassey Drive

CW58EW

Nantwich Road

CW69TW

Hill Lane

Data Sources

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