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CW7 2FA

Oakridge Drive

Winsford Over & Verdin

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Detailed insights for CW7 2FA

Overview

Postcode CW7 2FA is located in an urban city, within the Winsford Over & Verdin area of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Winsford Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Winsford Central is £36,279 per year. The median sale price in Winsford Over & Verdin is £235,000 (around £250 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £310,000. The nearest station is Winsford, about 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Winsford Town Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Winsford Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,274 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Winsford Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.8%

Approximately 7.8% 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 2FA.

Flood risk

No risk

Winsford Central near CW7 2FA 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 2FA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWinsford Town ParkMediumWalking directions to Winsford Town Park

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
625 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
82.5(+121%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.75(-23%)
Public order
13.22(+31%)
Other theft
8.46(+28%)
Other crime
6.35(+156%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
98.38%
Other White
3
1.21%
Irish
1
0.4%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
28.05%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
14.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
14.03%
Apprenticeship
25
11.31%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
44.96%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
20.16%
Other social rented
8
6.2%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.2%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Winsford Over & Verdin

Median price: £235,000
Price per sq ft: £250
Sales (last 12 months): 189
Typical range (middle 50%): £165K – £310K

Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Winsford Over & Verdin area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £1,130,000.

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 Over & Verdin over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached84£312,500£273
Semi-Detached56£210,000£247
Terraced39£141,900£164
Flats10£96,500£112

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Winsford Over & Verdin

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winsford Over & Verdin.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216,000—£145,000£123,000
2017£230,448£95,500£135,500£107,000
2018£239,250£100,000£140,000£96,000
2019£220,576£93,750£150,000£109,500
2020£233,995£110,250£170,995£116,500
2021£252,998£115,000£175,000£141,500
2022£282,750£110,000£195,000£145,000
2023£279,995£105,000£190,000£140,000
2024£300,000£69,000£195,000£150,000
2025£313,500£96,000£205,000£145,500
2026£318,750£96,500£210,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winsford Over & Verdin.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winsford Over & Verdin.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187—£173£145
2017£195£167£173£133
2018£200£149£175£139
2019£197£131£179£136
2020£205£147£194£132
2021£219£165£211£182
2022£243£145£237£174
2023£249£159£239£169
2024£261£136£243£176
2025£270£131£229£178
2026£273£152£241£163
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winsford Over & Verdin.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Winsford Over & Verdin in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW7 2FA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW7 2FA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 202612, Ivyleaf Gardens, Winsford, CW7 2FDDetachedFreehold£260,000
05 Jun 202622, Troutbeck Grove, Winsford, CW7 2SXDetachedFreehold£330,000
20 Feb 20263, Grasmere Close, Winsford, CW7 2STDetachedFreehold£302,000
10 Oct 202526, Hawkshead Way, Winsford, CW7 2SZDetachedFreehold£300,000
06 Nov 20257, Hawkshead Way, Winsford, CW7 2SYDetachedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the CW7 2FA postcode area, located within Winsford Central, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for CW7 2FA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryWinsford High Street Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.5 miSecondaryThe Winsford AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Inadequate
0.7 miPrimaryGrange Community Nursery and Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CW7 2FA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW7 2FA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miHigh Street Mini Market130 High Street, Winsford, CW7 2APWalking directions to High Street Mini Market
0.4 miMatheus54 High Street, Winsford, CW7 2ADWalking directions to Matheus
0.5 miAldiDene Drive, Winsford, CW7 1ATWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miAsdaThe Drumber, Winsford, CW7 1BDWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district.

Band A£1,678
Band B£1,958
Band C£2,238
Band D£2,517
Band E£3,077
Band F£3,636
Band G£4,196
Band H£5,035

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 2FA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gina Lewis

Winsford Over & Verdin - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Stuart John Bingham

Winsford Over & Verdin - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Tommy Blackmore

Winsford Over & Verdin - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Andrew Cooper

Mid Cheshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCheshire West and ChesterE06000050
Parliamentary ConstituencyMid CheshireE14001361
ParishWinsfordE04011194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Winsford CentralE02003888
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 038CE01018746
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2024-03-01

Frequently asked questions about CW7 2FA

Is CW7 2FA (Winsford Central) safe?

The area around CW7 2FA records about 122 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 2FA?

The median sale price around CW7 2FA in Winsford Over & Verdin is £235,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 189 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW7 2FA?

There are 8 schools close to CW7 2FA, including Winsford High Street Community Primary School (Good), The Winsford Academy (Inadequate) and Grange Community Nursery and Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around CW7 2FA?

CW7 2FA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,274 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW7 2FA (Winsford Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Cheshire covering CW7 2FA is Andrew Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Gina Lewis (Labour Party), Stuart John Bingham (Labour Party) and Tommy Blackmore (Labour Party).