Postcode insights

CH2 4NS

Kinseys Lane

Gowy Rural

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Detailed insights for CH2 4NS

Overview

Postcode CH2 4NS is located in a rural village, within the Gowy Rural ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Wolverham & Stanlow area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wolverham & Stanlow is £38,633 per year. The nearest station is Stanlow and Thornton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Wolverham & Stanlow has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,400 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Wolverham & Stanlow has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14%

Approximately 14.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Wolverham & Stanlow is £38,633 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH2 4NS.

Flood risk

Medium

Wolverham & Stanlow near CH2 4NS has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stanlow and Thornton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CH2 4NS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Stanlow and Thornton

N/A

Walking directions to Stanlow and Thornton
0.8 mi

Ince and Elton (Cheshire)

N/A

Walking directions to Ince and Elton (Cheshire)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
214
Population density
150 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.46(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.24(-8%)
Public order
7.87(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.5(-75%)
Other crime
4.5(+81%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
207
96.73%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.93%
African
1
0.47%
Other White
1
0.47%
Total population: 214

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
29.89%
No qualifications
36
19.57%
Level 3 (A level)
33
17.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
16.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
10.33%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
33
35.48%
Owns outright
32
34.41%
Social rents from council
11
11.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
9.68%
Other forms of private rent
4
4.3%
Total households: 93

Property prices in Gowy Rural

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£202K – £444K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £266 per square foot) in Gowy Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,040,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gowy Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£362,500£297
Semi-Detached26£227,500£251
Terraced21£210,000£256
Flats2£123,750£240

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gowy Rural

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gowy Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268,750£59,000£155,500£115,000
2017£247,000£168,500£148,500
2018£342,000£268,750£162,500£140,000
2019£329,000£104,000£159,750£127,500
2020£319,000£100,000£178,750£166,750
2021£377,000£282,000£171,500£182,500
2022£370,000£207,000£229,000£195,000
2023£380,000£165,000£236,000£170,000
2024£377,500£172,500£235,000£169,950
2025£345,000£90,000£201,000£189,950
2026£300,000£157,500£289,000£242,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gowy Rural.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gowy Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£93£167£161
2017£216£184£186
2018£251£255£193£192
2019£238£201£184£182
2020£252£194£197£233
2021£262£313£198£214
2022£305£193£237£242
2023£299£382£251£218
2024£289£214£252£224
2025£310£174£236£245
2026£266£305£263£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gowy Rural.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gowy Rural in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH2 4NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH2 4NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jan 20262, Park Cottages, Kinseys Lane, Chester, CH2 4NSTerracedFreehold£235,000
27 Apr 202633, Marsh Lane, Chester, CH2 4NPTerracedFreehold£185,000
10 Dec 2025Rose Cottage, Marsh Lane, Chester, CH2 4NRDetachedFreehold£228,000
05 Nov 2025Beech House, The Square, Chester, CH2 4NNDetachedFreehold£245,000

Schools

In the CH2 4NS postcode area, located within Wolverham & Stanlow, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CH2 4NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miPrimaryElton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,595
Band B£1,860
Band C£2,126
Band D£2,392
Band E£2,924
Band F£3,455
Band G£3,987
Band H£4,784

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CH2 4NS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Graham Heatley

Gowy Rural - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Margaret Parker

Gowy Rural - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Sarah Joanne Pochin

Runcorn and Helsby - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire West and ChesterE06000050
Parliamentary ConstituencyRuncorn and HelsbyE14001455
WardGowy RuralE05012216
ParishInceE04012981
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wolverham & StanlowE02003849
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 011DE01018552
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CH2 4NS

Is CH2 4NS (Wolverham & Stanlow) safe?

The area around CH2 4NS records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near CH2 4NS?

The median sale price around CH2 4NS in Wolverham & Stanlow is £280,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CH2 4NS?

There is 1 school close to CH2 4NS, including Elton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CH2 4NS?

The closest station to CH2 4NS is Stanlow and Thornton, about 991 m away.

How deprived is the area around CH2 4NS?

CH2 4NS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,400 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CH2 4NS (Wolverham & Stanlow) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering CH2 4NS is Sarah Joanne Pochin (Reform UK), elected at the 2025 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Graham Heatley (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Margaret Parker (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.