Postcode CH3 7JF 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 Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow is £57,926 per year. The nearest station is Mouldsworth, about 2.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Greysfield House Communal Park.
Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,002 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow is £57,926 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CH3 7JF.
Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow near CH3 7JF has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mouldsworth located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Greysfield House Communal Park | Small | Walking directions to Greysfield House Communal Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £362,500 | £297 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £227,500 | £251 |
| Terraced | 21 | £210,000 | £256 |
| Flats | 2 | £123,750 | £240 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CH3 7JF.
In the CH3 7JF postcode area, located within Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CH3 7JF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Graham Heatley
Gowy Rural - Elected 4 May 2023
Margaret Parker
Gowy Rural - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Joanne Pochin
Runcorn and Helsby - Elected 1 May 2025
The area around CH3 7JF records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CH3 7JF in Elton, Mickle Trafford & Great Barrow is £280,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to CH3 7JF, including Barrow CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and iMap Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CH3 7JF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,002 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Runcorn and Helsby covering CH3 7JF 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).
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.