Living in CW7, Cheshire West and Chester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CW7 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 CW7
94 recorded home sales on the streets around central CW7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £163,000 and a range from £54,344 to £1,545,149. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 BRIARWOOD COURT, CW7 1GD | terraced | £195,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 55 SPRINGBANK CRESCENT, CW7 1HT | semi-detached | £195,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 3 ROSEMARY CRESCENT, CW7 4EU | detached | £322,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 496 HIGH STREET, CW7 2DY | semi-detached | £152,500 | 2026-05-22 |
| 138 GLADSTONE STREET, CW7 4AZ | semi-detached | £163,650 | 2026-04-24 |
| 4 ASH GROVE, CW7 1BW | terraced | £172,500 | 2026-03-27 |
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
16 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Community Nursery and Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Over Hall Community School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Darnhall Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| The Oak View Academy | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Winsford High Street Community Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
12 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Jefferson House.
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 | 16.6% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
202 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CW7 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 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Cheshire West and Chester's figures.
Common questions about CW7
What is the average house price in CW7?
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 CW7?
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 CW7?
The median of 94 recorded sales around central CW7 in the last 2 years is £163,000, ranging from £54,344 to £1,545,149 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CW7?
16 schools sit within 3 miles of central CW7, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CW7?
202 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CW7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CW7 at risk of flooding?
Central CW7 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 CW7 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 £163,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 202 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CW7 safe?
202 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CW7 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? CW7 or CW10, CW7 or CW8, CW7 or CW9.
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