Living in CW1, Cheshire East
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CW1 in Cheshire East. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cheshire East: £303,387, up 5.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around CW1
99 recorded home sales on the streets around central CW1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £126,500 and a range from £56,000 to £320,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 MIDDLEWICH STREET, CW1 4DG | terraced | £119,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 20 PRUNUS ROAD, CW1 4HB | flat-maisonette | £130,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 14 BRIERLEY STREET, CW1 2AY | terraced | £136,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 97 RICHMOND ROAD, CW1 4BA | terraced | £140,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 15 SURREY STREET, CW1 4AB | terraced | £70,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 71 ELM DRIVE, CW1 4EL | terraced | £170,000 | 2026-05-05 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
34 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wistaston Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| The Dingle Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Brierley Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Beechwood Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Monks Coppenhall Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| The Oaks Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.2 mi |
20 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Cornerstone Academy.
All 1 fee-paying schools near CW1, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 24.3% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 15.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.9% |
| Skilled trades | 11.0% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
440 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CW1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Cheshire East's figures.
Common questions about CW1
What is the average house price in CW1?
The average sold price in Cheshire East is £303,387 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CW1?
Prices in Cheshire East are up 5.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CW1?
The median of 99 recorded sales around central CW1 in the last 2 years is £126,500, ranging from £56,000 to £320,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CW1?
34 schools sit within 3 miles of central CW1, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CW1?
440 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CW1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CW1 at risk of flooding?
Central CW1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CW1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £126,500; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 440 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CW1 safe?
440 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CW1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CW1 or CW98, CW1 or CW2, CW1 or CW11.
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