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CW7 1BL

Dene Drive

Winsford Dene

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Detailed insights for CW7 1BL

Overview

Postcode CW7 1BL is located in an urban city, within the Winsford Dene ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Winsford Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Winsford Central is £36,279 per year. The nearest station is Winsford, about 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Winsford Town Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Winsford Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,134 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Winsford Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.2%

Approximately 12.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Winsford Central is £36,279 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CW7 1BL.

Flood risk

No risk

Winsford Central near CW7 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Winsford located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW7 1BL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWinsford Town ParkMediumWalking directions to Winsford Town Park
0.3 miOver Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Over Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
368
Population density
2,290 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.51(+89%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.15(+107%)
Public order
23.5(+132%)
Shoplifting
21.23(+267%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.37(+26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
352
95.39%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.08%
Other White
3
0.81%
Indian
2
0.54%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.54%
Total population: 369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
112
36.01%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
16.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
14.47%
Level 3 (A level)
44
14.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
13.18%
Total 16+ residents: 311

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
40.46%
Owns outright
30
22.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
19.08%
Social rents from council
8
6.11%
Other social rented
8
6.11%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Winsford Dene

Median price£188,750
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £261K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £188,750 (about £223 per square foot) in Winsford Dene area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,344 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Winsford Dene over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£325,000£274
Semi-Detached33£180,000£218
Flats1£170,000£165
Terraced15£155,000£182

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Winsford Dene

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winsford Dene.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,495£123,000£96,500
2017£223,295£130,000£106,000
2018£237,498£135,000£120,000
2019£219,995£139,200£100,000
2020£216,995£152,000£102,500
2021£232,000£160,000£118,125
2022£240,998£171,442£135,350
2023£285,000£177,000£130,000
2024£267,500£185,000£148,000
2025£310,000£178,500£158,500
2026£307,500£180,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winsford Dene.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winsford Dene.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£123£123
2017£212£136£142
2018£200£147£144
2019£215£149£122
2020£215£169£144
2021£227£166£142
2022£248£188£169
2023£246£191£170
2024£260£181£164
2025£274£202£181
2026£272£217£205
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winsford Dene.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Winsford Dene in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW7 1BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW7 1BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202551, Dene Drive, Winsford, CW7 1BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£54,344
08 Aug 202523, Dene Drive, Winsford, CW7 1BLTerracedFreehold£121,000
27 Mar 20264, Ash Grove, Winsford, CW7 1BWTerracedFreehold£172,500
28 Mar 202517, Overdene Road, Winsford, CW7 1RUTerracedFreehold£150,000
08 Dec 2025111, Queensway, Winsford, CW7 1BNTerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the CW7 1BL postcode area, located within Winsford Central, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW7 1BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWinsford High Street Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW7 1BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW7 1BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsdaThe Drumber, Winsford, CW7 1BDWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miFarmfoodsDean Drive, Winsford, CW7 1ATWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miAldiDene Drive, Winsford, CW7 1ATWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miTen O'Clock shop63 Gladstone Street, Winsford, CW7 4ATWalking directions to Ten O'Clock shop
0.3 miHigh Street Mini Market130 High Street, Winsford, CW7 2APWalking directions to High Street Mini Market

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 CW7 1BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mandy Clare

Winsford Dene - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Andrew Cooper

Mid Cheshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire West and ChesterE06000050
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid CheshireE14001361
WardWinsford DeneE05012248
ParishWinsfordE04011194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Winsford CentralE02003888
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 038AE01018732
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW7 1BL

Is CW7 1BL (Winsford Central) safe?

The area around CW7 1BL records about 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 CW7 1BL?

The median sale price around CW7 1BL in Winsford Central is £188,750 (about £223 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW7 1BL?

There are 12 schools close to CW7 1BL, including Winsford High Street Community Primary School (Good), St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW7 1BL?

CW7 1BL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,134 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW7 1BL (Winsford Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Cheshire covering CW7 1BL is Andrew Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mandy Clare (Independent).

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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.