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CW7 3AP

Wharton Road

Winsford Wharton

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Detailed insights for CW7 3AP

Overview

Postcode CW7 3AP 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 Wharton area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wharton is £43,565 per year. The nearest station is Winsford, about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wharton Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Wharton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,635 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Wharton has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Wharton is £43,565 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CW7 3AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Wharton near CW7 3AP 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW7 3AP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Winsford

N/A

Walking directions to Winsford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CW7 3AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWharton Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Wharton Recreation Ground
0.2 miLeaf Lane Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Leaf Lane Play Area

Area Profile

Population
562
Population density
4,056.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.18(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.6(-35%)
Public order
8.8(-13%)
Other theft
6.4(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.4(-29%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
512
91.43%
Other White
11
1.96%
Chinese
7
1.25%
Other Asian
5
0.89%
Other
5
0.89%
Total population: 560

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
25.32%
Level 3 (A level)
102
22.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
78
16.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
71
15.37%
No qualifications
63
13.64%
Total 16+ residents: 462

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
111
45.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
82
33.33%
Owns outright
44
17.89%
Other social rented
5
2.03%
Other forms of private rent
4
1.63%
Total households: 246

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 3AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW7 3AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 2025168, Wharton Road, Winsford, CW7 3APDetachedFreehold£195,000
17 Mar 202522, Wharton Hall, Wharton Road, Winsford, CW7 3RHDetachedLeasehold£207,000
27 Nov 20251, Stirling Close, Winsford, CW7 3JPDetachedFreehold£240,000
30 Apr 20256, Stirling Close, Winsford, CW7 3JPDetachedFreehold£227,000
30 May 20254, Gowy Walk, Winsford, CW7 3HZTerracedFreehold£75,000

Schools

In the CW7 3AP postcode area, located within Wharton, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CW7 3AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWillow Wood Community Nursery and Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryWharton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Requires improvement

1.0 miPrimaryWinsford High Street Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW7 3AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW7 3AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 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
0.3 miMorrisonsNat Lane, Winsford, CW7 3BSWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miOne Stop76 - 78 Wharton Road, Wharton, Winsford, CW7 3AEWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 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 3AP, 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)WhartonE02003886
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 035DE01018749
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CW7 3AP

Is CW7 3AP (Wharton) safe?

The area around CW7 3AP records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CW7 3AP?

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

What schools are near CW7 3AP?

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

What is the nearest station to CW7 3AP?

The closest station to CW7 3AP is Winsford, about 1,281 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW7 3AP?

CW7 3AP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,635 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CW7 3AP (Wharton) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.