Postcode CW7 3AX is located in an urban city, within the Winsford Wharton area 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 median sale price in Winsford Wharton is £170,625 (around £221 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £126,500 and £240,000. The nearest station is Winsford, about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Leaf Lane Play Area.
Wharton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,249 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Wharton has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.9% 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.
The average income per household in Wharton is £43,565 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 276 ft away from CW7 3AX.
Wharton near CW7 3AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Winsford located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Winsford | N/A | Walking directions to Winsford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Leaf Lane Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Leaf Lane Play Area |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £170,625 (about £221 per square foot) in Winsford Wharton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,500 up to £385,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £266,500 | £263 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £168,813 | £211 |
| Terraced | 22 | £122,500 | £138 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | £175,000 | £127,500 |
| 2026 | £275,000 | — | £171,313 | £117,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £256 | — | £201 | £140 |
| 2026 | £278 | — | £223 | £136 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW7 3AX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | 20, Park Avenue, Winsford, CW7 3AX | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | 27, Park Avenue, Winsford, CW7 3AX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £232,500 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 26, Park Avenue, Winsford, CW7 3AX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £182,900 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 33, Lyndale Court, Winsford, CW7 3BZ | Detached | Freehold | £162,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 7, Gowy Walk, Winsford, CW7 3HZ | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 |
In the CW7 3AX postcode area, located within Wharton, there are 2 primary and 0 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2023. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Wharton CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CW7 3AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op | Wharton Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CW7 3AP | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 1-3 Willow Square, Wharton, Winsford, CW7 3HP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Nat Lane, Winsford, CW7 3BS | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CW7 3AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nathan Pardoe
Winsford Wharton - Elected 4 May 2023
Andrew Cooper
Mid Cheshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CW7 3AX 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around CW7 3AX in Winsford Wharton is £170,625 (about £221 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to CW7 3AX, including Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School (Good) and Wharton CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CW7 3AX is Winsford, about 1,408 m away.
CW7 3AX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,249 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Mid Cheshire covering CW7 3AX is Andrew Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nathan Pardoe (Labour Party).