Postcode insights

CW7 2HW

Basford Way

Winsford Over & Verdin

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Detailed insights for CW7 2HW

Overview

Postcode CW7 2HW 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 Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 2 miles away. There are 6 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
110
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
67.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Winsford Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,255 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Winsford Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

67.5%

Approximately 67.5% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Winsford Central near CW7 2HW 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW7 2HW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOver Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Over Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
8,113.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.37(+73%)
Public order
17.21(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.2(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.29(-8%)
Other theft
5.74(-13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
95.35%
Other White
8
3.1%
African
2
0.78%
Irish
1
0.39%
Other
1
0.39%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
32.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
15.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
28
14.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
12.3%
Level 3 (A level)
23
12.3%
Total 16+ residents: 187

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
51
42.5%
Other social rented
30
25%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.33%
Owns outright
12
10%
Owns with a mortgage
8
6.67%
Total households: 120

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW7 2HW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW7 2HW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 202535, Kingsley Walk, Winsford, CW7 2HTTerracedFreehold£144,000
27 Jun 202510, Aston Avenue, Winsford, CW7 2HXTerracedFreehold£157,000
25 Jul 20257, Aldford Way, Winsford, CW7 2HLFlatsLeasehold£72,000
31 Mar 202530, Kingsley Walk, Winsford, CW7 2HETerracedFreehold£133,000
08 Aug 202526, Woodcott Avenue, Winsford, CW7 2ERTerracedFreehold£140,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW7 2HW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGrange Community Nursery and Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryThe Oak View AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOver St John's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW7 2HW

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

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 2HW, 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 038BE01018745
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW7 2HW

Is CW7 2HW (Winsford Central) safe?

The area around CW7 2HW records about 110 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 2HW?

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

What schools are near CW7 2HW?

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

How deprived is the area around CW7 2HW?

CW7 2HW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,255 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Mid Cheshire covering CW7 2HW 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.