Postcode insights

CW7 1HZ

Well Street

Winsford Dene

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Detailed insights for CW7 1HZ

Overview

Postcode CW7 1HZ 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 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Over Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from CW7 1HZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Winsford Central near CW7 1HZ 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW7 1HZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miOver Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Over Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
5,236.5 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
294
94.84%
Other White
10
3.23%
Chinese
3
0.97%
Other Asian
1
0.32%
Irish
1
0.32%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
113
39.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
15.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.63%
Level 3 (A level)
36
12.63%
Apprenticeship
24
8.42%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
49.62%
Owns with a mortgage
34
25.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
20.61%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.29%
Other social rented
2
1.53%
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 1HZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW7 1HZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Aug 202522, Geneva Road, Winsford, CW7 1HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£177,000
29 Jul 202548, Well Street, Winsford, CW7 1HWTerracedFreehold£110,000
25 Jul 202558, Well Street, Winsford, CW7 1HWTerracedFreehold£112,000
05 Dec 202523, Well Street, Winsford, CW7 1HNTerracedFreehold£144,000
16 Jan 202636, Springbank Crescent, Winsford, CW7 1HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£178,000

Schools

In the CW7 1HZ postcode area, located within Winsford Central, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW7 1HZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryWinsford High Street Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOver St John's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW7 1HZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW7 1HZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFarmfoodsDean Drive, Winsford, CW7 1ATWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miAldiDene Drive, Winsford, CW7 1ATWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miSparDelamere Street, Winsford, CW7 2LUWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miAsdaThe Drumber, Winsford, CW7 1BDWalking directions to Asda
0.5 miTen O'Clock shop63 Gladstone Street, Winsford, CW7 4ATWalking directions to Ten O'Clock shop

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 1HZ, 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 Introduced1996-12-01

Frequently asked questions about CW7 1HZ

Is CW7 1HZ (Winsford Central) safe?

The area around CW7 1HZ 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 1HZ?

The median sale price around CW7 1HZ 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 1HZ?

There are 12 schools close to CW7 1HZ, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Winsford High Street Community Primary School (Good) and Over St John's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW7 1HZ?

CW7 1HZ 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 1HZ (Winsford Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.