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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 very low crime levels, with around 46 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
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
25.21(-32%)
Public order
5.94(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.5(-76%)
Other theft
4.5(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.6(-60%)
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 57 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Wrenbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £1,360,000.

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
Detached28£470,000
Flats1£80,000
Semi-Detached15£324,000
Terraced13£350,000

10 years median price trend in Wrenbury

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

All postcodes in Wrenbury

CW69TH

Peckforton Hall Lane

CW58NH

Whitehaven Lane

SY134LS

Wirswall Road

SY148BD

Wrexham Road

SY148BG

Stone House Lane

CW55TY

Holly Drive

CW58HA

Wrenbury Road

SY134LF

Wirswall Road

SY148AQ

Bickerton Road

SY134LL

School Lane

SY134LN

Black & White Cottages

SY134LT

Wrenbury Road

SY148BA

Bulkeley Hall Lane

CW58HD

Smeatonwood

CW58LR

Wrexham Road

SY148BX

Wrexham Road

SY148BH

Mill Lane

CW58BS

Baddiley Hall Lane

CW58HL

Back Lane

CW58PZ

Swanley Lane

CW58BF

St Margarets Close

CW58EB

Mill Farm Estate

CW58EP

Sandfield Avenue

CW58QA

Stoneley Green

CW69RS

Bathwood Lane

CW69SA

Wrexham Road

SY134HU

Norbury Town Lane

SY134HX

Snab Lane

SY134JA

Holtridge

SY134NE

Heath Lane

CW58JU

Kidderton Close

SY148DA

Yew Tree Close

CW55GY

Honeysuckle Drive

CW58EG

Nantwich Road

CW58HU

Wrexham Road

CW58JG

Willbank Lane

CW58HT

Hollyhurst Road

CW69TD

Whitchurch Road

CW69TJ

Stone House Lane

SY148AG

Egerton Hall Cottages

CW58EQ

Wrenbury Heath Road

CW69RX

Ridley Hill Cottages

SY134HY

Gauntons Bank

SY148ES

Bickerton Road

SY148EZ

Wrenbury

SY148HE

Higginsfield Mews

CH39PQ

Fowlers Bench Lane

SY148AR

Goldford Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.