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CW7 3AN

Wellfield

Winsford Wharton

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Detailed insights for CW7 3AN

Overview

Postcode CW7 3AN is located in an urban city, within the Winsford Wharton 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 148.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wharton Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.8%
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 9,183 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Winsford Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.8%

Approximately 8.8% 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 3AN.

Flood risk

No risk

Winsford Central near CW7 3AN 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW7 3AN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Winsford

N/A

Walking directions to Winsford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW7 3AN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWharton Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Wharton Recreation Ground
0.5 miWinsford Marina IslandSmallWalking directions to Winsford Marina Island
0.1 miLeaf Lane Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Leaf Lane Play Area

Area Profile

Population
387
Population density
1,569.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
86.65(+132%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.2(+79%)
Public order
18.74(+85%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.22(+69%)
Shoplifting
11.71(+103%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
365
94.32%
Chinese
9
2.33%
African
3
0.78%
Caribbean
3
0.78%
Other Asian
2
0.52%
Total population: 387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
26.17%
Level 3 (A level)
63
19.63%
No qualifications
52
16.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
15.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
14.95%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
46.62%
Owns with a mortgage
60
40.54%
Other social rented
13
8.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.38%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.68%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Winsford Wharton

Median price£177,000
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £238K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Winsford Wharton area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,500 up to £365,000.

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 Wharton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£240,000£263
Semi-Detached26£179,950£219
Terraced19£128,000£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Winsford Wharton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winsford Wharton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199,750£69,950£125,000£115,000
2017£208,000£134,750£130,000£89,750
2018£180,000£80,000£126,000£101,750
2019£191,000£62,750£123,250£85,000
2020£241,000£75,000£146,000£83,500
2021£215,000£137,293£150,000£101,500
2022£265,000£84,250£178,950£107,500
2023£247,500£87,500£150,000£110,000
2024£272,500£110,000£171,500£147,000
2025£240,000£176,000£127,500
2026£275,000£185,000£128,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winsford Wharton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winsford Wharton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165£138£156£135
2017£182£133£161£116
2018£180£175£148£130
2019£180£129£148£117
2020£178£170£138£119
2021£209£185£165£137
2022£230£164£219£161
2023£229£204£182£138
2024£234£179£179£186
2025£257£201£140
2026£250£247£184
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winsford Wharton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW7 3AN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW7 3AN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 20257, Wellfield, Winsford, CW7 3ANTerracedFreehold£145,000
26 Aug 2025165, Wharton Road, Winsford, CW7 3AJSemi-DetachedFreehold£231,500
18 Mar 20259, West Drive, Winsford, CW7 3AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£196,000
24 Feb 20251, West Drive, Winsford, CW7 3AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£188,000
18 Feb 2025152, Wharton Road, Winsford, CW7 3AHDetachedFreehold£278,000

Schools

In the CW7 3AN postcode area, located within Winsford Central, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW7 3AN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWharton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryWillow Wood Community Nursery and Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.8 miPrimaryWinsford High Street Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW7 3AN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW7 3AN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop76 - 78 Wharton Road, Wharton, Winsford, CW7 3AEWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miMorrisonsNat Lane, Winsford, CW7 3BSWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miCo-opWharton Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CW7 3APWalking directions to Co-op
0.3 miMorrisons Daily1-3 Willow Square, Wharton, Winsford, CW7 3HPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miSunstar Food n Wine56 Crook Lane, Wharton, Winsford, CW7 3DNWalking directions to Sunstar Food n Wine

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 3AN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nathan Pardoe

Winsford Wharton - 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
WardWinsford WhartonE05012252
ParishWinsfordE04011194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Winsford CentralE02003888
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 038DE01018747
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW7 3AN

Is CW7 3AN (Winsford Central) safe?

The area around CW7 3AN records about 148 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3AN?

The median sale price around CW7 3AN in Winsford Central is £177,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW7 3AN?

There are 4 schools close to CW7 3AN, including Wharton CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School and Winsford High Street Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CW7 3AN?

The closest station to CW7 3AN is Winsford, about 1,209 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW7 3AN?

CW7 3AN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,183 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW7 3AN (Winsford Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Mid Cheshire covering CW7 3AN is Andrew Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nathan Pardoe (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.