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CW4 7AN

Bessancourt

Dane Valley

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Overview

Postcode CW4 7AN is located in a rural town, within the Dane Valley area of Cheshire East in the North West region, and forms part of the Holmes Chapel area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Holmes Chapel is £58,666 per year. The median sale price in Dane Valley is £387,000 (around £336 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £287,000 and £500,000. The nearest station is Holmes Chapel, about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Holmes Chapel has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,572 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Holmes Chapel has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.5%

Approximately 13.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Holmes Chapel is £58,666 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CW4 7AN.

Flood risk

No risk

Holmes Chapel near CW4 7AN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Holmes Chapel located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW4 7AN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Holmes Chapel

N/A

Walking directions to Holmes Chapel

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
2,828.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.85(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.6(-74%)
Public order
4.6(-55%)
Shoplifting
4.6(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.45(-62%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
95.65%
Other White
4
1.34%
Bangladeshi
3
1%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1%
Indian
1
0.33%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
37.7%
No qualifications
71
28.17%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.32%
Apprenticeship
15
5.95%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
45.24%
Owns with a mortgage
29
23.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
15.87%
Other social rented
13
10.32%
Social rents from council
4
3.17%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Dane Valley

Median price: £387,000
Price per sq ft: £336
Sales (last 12 months): 153
Typical range (middle 50%): £287K – £500K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £387,000 (about £336 per square foot) in Dane Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £1,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dane Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached80£491,250£343
Semi-Detached44£337,000£333
Terraced17£276,000£356
Flats12£125,500£230

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dane Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dane Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£382,855£96,500£242,475£180,000
2017£383,995£97,000£222,000£197,500
2018£379,995£97,500£225,000£197,495
2019£405,000£98,000£260,000£210,000
2020£384,000£103,000£280,000£215,000
2021£443,750£98,000£290,000£215,000
2022£460,500£100,000£285,000£261,250
2023£422,500£116,500£308,500£270,000
2024£467,498£110,000£319,995£270,000
2025£490,000£118,500£314,995£269,998
2026£471,000£125,500£335,000£277,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dane Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dane Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£264£180£238£219
2017£265£177£235£249
2018£268£192£255£229
2019£267£174£264£210
2020£274£179£256£267
2021£320£193£280£250
2022£345£193£306£290
2023£351£208£311£332
2024£341£191£327£328
2025£348£217£342£358
2026£345£243£331£364
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dane Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dane Valley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW4 7AN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW4 7AN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jul 20262, Bessancourt, Crewe, CW4 7ANTerracedFreehold£270,000
29 Nov 202551, Bessancourt, Crewe, CW4 7ANTerracedFreehold£182,500
20 Jun 202515, Bessancourt, Crewe, CW4 7ANTerracedFreehold£265,000
30 Apr 202547, Bessancourt, Crewe, CW4 7ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
03 Aug 202626, Lovell Court, Parkway, Crewe, CW4 7FWFlatsLeasehold£165,000

Schools

In the CW4 7AN postcode area, located within Holmes Chapel, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for CW4 7AN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryHolmes Chapel Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimaryHermitage Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.5 miSecondaryHolmes Chapel Comprehensive SchoolAcademy converter

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CW4 7AN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW4 7AN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressLondon Road, Cheshire East, CW4 7AJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalLondon Road, Cheshire East, CW4 7ABWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miMorrisons DailyLondon Road, Cheshire East, CW4 7APWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire East district.

Band A£1,637
Band B£1,909
Band C£2,182
Band D£2,455
Band E£3,000
Band F£3,546
Band G£4,091
Band H£4,910

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 CW4 7AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Kolker

Dane Valley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Russell George Chadwick

Dane Valley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Sarah Russell

Congleton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire EastE06000049
Parliamentary ConstituencyCongletonE14001178
WardDane ValleyE05008626
ParishHolmes ChapelE04010954
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Holmes ChapelE02003812
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire East 023CE01018415
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW4 7AN

Is CW4 7AN (Holmes Chapel) safe?

The area around CW4 7AN records about 37 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. 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.

What is the average house price near CW4 7AN?

The median sale price around CW4 7AN in Dane Valley is £387,000 (about £336 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW4 7AN?

There are 3 schools close to CW4 7AN, including Holmes Chapel Primary School (Good), Hermitage Primary School (Good) and Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CW4 7AN?

The closest station to CW4 7AN is Holmes Chapel, about 640 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW4 7AN?

CW4 7AN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,572 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW4 7AN (Holmes Chapel) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Congleton covering CW4 7AN is Sarah Russell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andrew Kolker (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Russell George Chadwick (Conservative and Unionist Party).