Postcode CW7 3LY is located in an urban city, within the Winsford Gravel area 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 median sale price in Winsford Gravel is £175,000 (around £213 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £134,375 and £250,000. The nearest station is Winsford, about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Wharton Recreation Ground.
Wharton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,966 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% 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 126 ft away from CW7 3LY.
Wharton near CW7 3LY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wharton Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Wharton Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Leaf Lane Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Leaf Lane Play Area |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £213 per square foot) in Winsford Gravel area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £385,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £278,500 | £287 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £190,000 | £229 |
| Terraced | 18 | £136,500 | £167 |
| 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 | £180,000 | £133,750 |
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 | £290 | £229 | £164 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CW7 3LY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | 62, Bollin Avenue, Winsford, CW7 3LZ | Terraced | Freehold | £82,500 | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 62, Bollin Avenue, Winsford, CW7 3LZ | Terraced | Freehold | £82,500 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 171, Bradbury Road, Winsford, CW7 3HS | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 4, Dove Place, Winsford, CW7 3LR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 35, Nun House Drive, Winsford, CW7 3JT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 |
In the CW7 3LY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Wharton CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CW7 3LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Select and Save | 396 Station Road, Wharton, Winsford, CW7 3DG | Walking directions to Select 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CW7 3LY, 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 3LY 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around CW7 3LY in Winsford Gravel is £175,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to CW7 3LY, 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 3LY is Winsford, about 701 m away.
CW7 3LY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,966 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 3LY is Andrew Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin David Beveridge (Independent).