Living in CW6, Cheshire West and Chester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CW6 in Cheshire West and Chester. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cheshire West and Chester: £269,039, up 6.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around CW6
65 recorded home sales on the streets around central CW6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £370,000 and a range from £85,000 to £999,950. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 WOODLANDS WAY, CW6 0TP | detached | £500,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 11A EATON ROAD, CW6 0BJ | terraced | £302,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 7 RATHBONE PARK, CW6 0AL | flat-maisonette | £159,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 17 OATHILLS DRIVE, CW6 0DB | semi-detached | £315,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| CORNER LODGE, CW6 0JB | detached | £441,550 | 2026-03-26 |
| 9 OSWALDS WAY, CW6 0GF | semi-detached | £409,750 | 2026-03-20 |
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
3 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Eaton Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Tarporley CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
2 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 25.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 24.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.7% |
| Skilled trades | 7.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
9 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CW6 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
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 West and Chester's figures.
Getting around & nearby essentials
1 supermarket, 1 pharmacy, 4 restaurants, 3 pubs, 1 hospital within range of central CW6.
Common questions about CW6
What is the average house price in CW6?
The average sold price in Cheshire West and Chester is £269,039 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CW6?
Prices in Cheshire West and Chester are up 6.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CW6?
The median of 65 recorded sales around central CW6 in the last 2 years is £370,000, ranging from £85,000 to £999,950 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CW6?
3 schools sit within 3 miles of central CW6, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CW6?
9 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CW6 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is CW6 at risk of flooding?
Central CW6 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 CW6 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 £370,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 9 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CW6 safe?
9 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CW6 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. 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? CW6 or CW7, CW6 or CH3, CW6 or CW8.
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