Living in CW4, Cheshire East
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CW4 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 CW4
22 recorded home sales on the streets around central CW4 in the last 2 years, with a median of £330,000 and a range from £75,000 to £625,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 CROFTERS COURT, CW4 7EX | terraced | £293,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 23 REES CRESCENT, CW4 7NL | semi-detached | £280,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 20 RIVERSIDE CRESCENT, CW4 7NR | semi-detached | £385,000 | 2026-03-09 |
| 30 REES CRESCENT, CW4 7NL | semi-detached | £275,000 | 2026-03-06 |
| 9 DANEFIELD ROAD, CW4 7NT | detached | £75,000 | 2026-02-24 |
| 36 ELM DRIVE, CW4 7QG | detached | £480,000 | 2026-02-19 |
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
6 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Goostrey Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Holmes Chapel Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Brereton CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.7 mi |
| Oak Cottage | Not rated | 2.2 mi |
4 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 29.7% |
| Professional occupations | 23.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.0% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.0% |
| Skilled trades | 6.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
22 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CW4 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 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Cheshire East's figures.
Common questions about CW4
What is the average house price in CW4?
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 CW4?
Prices in Cheshire East are up 5.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CW4?
The median of 22 recorded sales around central CW4 in the last 2 years is £330,000, ranging from £75,000 to £625,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CW4?
6 schools sit within 3 miles of central CW4, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CW4?
22 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CW4 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CW4 at risk of flooding?
Central CW4 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 CW4 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £330,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 22 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CW4 safe?
22 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CW4 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? CW4 or CW10, CW4 or CW11, CW4 or WA16.
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