Postcode insights

CW7 2GR

Saunton Close

Winsford Over & Verdin

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Detailed insights for CW7 2GR

Overview

Postcode CW7 2GR is located in an urban city, within the Winsford Over & Verdin ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Winsford North area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Winsford North is £50,524 per year. The nearest station is Winsford, about 2.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
19.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Winsford North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,622 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Winsford North has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.6%

Approximately 19.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Winsford North is £50,524 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CW7 2GR.

Flood risk

No risk

Winsford North near CW7 2GR 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
379
Population density
694.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.36(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.76(-73%)
Public order
4.76(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.38(-74%)
Vehicle crime
2.38(-60%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
363
95.53%
Irish
4
1.05%
Other White
4
1.05%
Other
4
1.05%
Other Black
2
0.53%
Total population: 380

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
31.31%
Level 3 (A level)
59
18.85%
No qualifications
55
17.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
17.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
11.5%
Total 16+ residents: 313

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
34.81%
Owns outright
47
29.75%
Other social rented
18
11.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
8.86%
Social rents from council
13
8.23%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Winsford Over & Verdin

Median price£246,250
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)174
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £319K

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £246,250 (about £245 per square foot) in Winsford Over & Verdin area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £1,249,999.

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
Detached85£315,000£270
Semi-Detached51£205,000£226
Terraced30£156,000£178
Flats8£106,250£191

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£206,000£142,000
2026£320,000£107,500£211,500£149,525
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£176
2026£255£199£235£195
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW7 2GR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW7 2GR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 2025264, Nixon Drive, Winsford, CW7 2JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£206,000
31 Mar 2025258, Nixon Drive, Winsford, CW7 2JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
26 Mar 202519, The Fairways, Winsford, CW7 2LADetachedFreehold£355,000
27 Feb 202656, Birkdale Gardens, Winsford, CW7 2LEDetachedFreehold£320,000
15 Aug 202526, Birkdale Gardens, Winsford, CW7 2LEDetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the CW7 2GR postcode area, located within Winsford North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW7 2GR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryThe Oak View AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOver St John's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGrange Community Nursery and Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW7 2GR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW7 2GR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisons Daily1-3 Abbotts Way, Winsford, CW7 2JJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miWeedalls Of Winsford161 Delamere Street, Winsford, CW7 2LYWalking directions to Weedalls Of Winsford
0.4 miTesco Express108 Delamere Street, Winsford, CW7 2RDWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 2GR, 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 NorthE02003887
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 037DE01018744
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2004-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CW7 2GR

Is CW7 2GR (Winsford North) safe?

The area around CW7 2GR records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 2GR?

The median sale price around CW7 2GR in Winsford North is £246,250 (about £245 per square foot) based on 174 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW7 2GR?

There are 8 schools close to CW7 2GR, including The Oak View Academy (Good), Over St John's CofE Primary School (Good) and Grange Community Nursery and Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CW7 2GR?

CW7 2GR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,622 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW7 2GR (Winsford North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Cheshire covering CW7 2GR 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).

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.