Postcode CW7 3LU 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 0.4 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 12,089 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Wharton has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.5% 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 27 ft away from CW7 3LU.
Wharton near CW7 3LU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £312,460 | £285 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £195,000 | £238 |
| Terraced | 19 | £122,500 | £161 |
| Flats | 1 | £75,000 | £151 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW7 3LU.
In the CW7 3LU postcode area, located within Wharton, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CW7 3LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 1-3 Willow Square, Wharton, Winsford, CW7 3HP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Sunstar Food n Wine | 56 Crook Lane, Wharton, Winsford, CW7 3DN | Walking directions to Sunstar Food n Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Secect and Save | 396 Station Road, Wharton, Winsford, CW7 3DG | Walking directions to Secect and Save |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op | Wharton Road, Cheshire West and Chester, CW7 3AP | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.5 mi | K & L Newsagents | 276 Station Road, Winsford, CW7 3DG | Walking directions to K & L Newsagents |
Annual council tax rates for Cheshire West and Chester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CW7 3LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin David Beveridge
Winsford Gravel - Elected 4 May 2023
Andrew Cooper
Mid Cheshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CW7 3LU 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.
The median sale price around CW7 3LU in Wharton is £175,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to CW7 3LU, including Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School and Wharton CofE Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CW7 3LU is Winsford, about 703 m away.
CW7 3LU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Mid Cheshire covering CW7 3LU is Andrew Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin David Beveridge (Independent).
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.