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CW7 3FT

Linwood

Winsford Gravel

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Detailed insights for CW7 3FT

Overview

Postcode CW7 3FT is located in an urban city, within the Winsford Gravel ward of Cheshire West and Chester in the North West region, and forms part of the Wharton area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Wharton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,089 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Wharton has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 110 ft away from CW7 3FT.

Flood risk

No risk

Wharton near CW7 3FT 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CW7 3FT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Winsford

N/A

Walking directions to Winsford

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
423
Population density
231.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.14(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.37(+4%)
Public order
7.2(-29%)
Burglary
3.6(-35%)
Other theft
2.88(-56%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
399
94.33%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
16
3.78%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.47%
Other White
2
0.47%
Caribbean
1
0.24%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
93
25.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
91
24.8%
Level 3 (A level)
59
16.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
14.99%
Apprenticeship
33
8.99%
Total 16+ residents: 367

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
92
56.44%
Owns with a mortgage
47
28.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
7.98%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.68%
Other social rented
3
1.84%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Winsford Gravel

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£131K – £256K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Winsford Gravel area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £720,000.

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 Gravel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£312,460£285
Semi-Detached17£195,000£238
Terraced19£122,500£161
Flats1£75,000£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Winsford Gravel

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winsford Gravel.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170,000£132,500£112,500
2017£190,000£137,500£90,000
2018£188,000£133,500£103,950
2019£202,500£132,000£118,585
2020£214,000£136,000£95,000
2021£274,995£155,000£115,000
2022£278,498£184,000£115,750
2023£285,000£190,000£112,500
2024£263,500£178,000£137,000
2025£310,000£186,000£122,375
2026£264,000£187,500£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winsford Gravel.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winsford Gravel.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£158£131
2017£202£160£128
2018£204£167£145
2019£194£159£153
2020£197£159£108
2021£219£174£160
2022£232£217£137
2023£249£230£147
2024£247£214£195
2025£265£211£172
2026£287£244£160
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Winsford Gravel.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW7 3FT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 20264, Beechfields, Winsford, CW7 3HJDetachedFreehold£315,000
11 Sept 202517, Beechfields, Winsford, CW7 3HJDetachedFreehold£330,000
31 Mar 20255, Beechfields, Winsford, CW7 3HJDetachedFreehold£310,000
22 May 202617, Dierden Street, Winsford, CW7 3DLTerracedFreehold£135,000
30 Jan 202626, Dierden Street, Winsford, CW7 3DLTerracedFreehold£115,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryWharton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Requires improvement

1.0 miPrimarySt. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW7 3FT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CW7 3FT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSecect and Save396 Station Road, Wharton, Winsford, CW7 3DGWalking directions to Secect and Save
0.2 miK & L Newsagents276 Station Road, Winsford, CW7 3DGWalking directions to K & L Newsagents
0.3 miSunstar Food n Wine56 Crook Lane, Wharton, Winsford, CW7 3DNWalking directions to Sunstar Food n Wine
0.5 miMorrisons Daily1-3 Willow Square, Wharton, Winsford, CW7 3HPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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

Local councillors

Martin David Beveridge

Winsford Gravel - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

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 GravelE05012249
ParishWinsfordE04011194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WhartonE02003886
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cheshire West and Chester 035AE01018733
Police ForceCheshire
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CW7 3FT

Is CW7 3FT (Wharton) safe?

The area around CW7 3FT records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 3FT?

The median sale price around CW7 3FT in Wharton is £175,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CW7 3FT?

There are 3 schools close to CW7 3FT, including Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School, Wharton CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CW7 3FT?

The closest station to CW7 3FT is Winsford, about 408 m away.

How deprived is the area around CW7 3FT?

CW7 3FT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,089 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.