Postcode · Winsford

CW7 9JL area guide

Who lives in CW7 9JL, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Neighbourhood: Winsford Central
Council: Cheshire West and Chester
Region: North West
Neighbourhood population: 2,106 (2024)

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At a glance

What CW7 9JL is like

CW7 9JL is a postcode in the Winsford Central neighbourhood of Cheshire West and Chester. Nothing here is published for a single postcode, so these figures describe the neighbourhood around it: about 2,106 people. 51.2% of households own their home, 14.1% rent privately and 32.5% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 50–54, and 54% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally.

Scores

How CW7 9JL compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

2.0/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

8/ 10

Higher than most — 53.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

TransportMore

2.0/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 12 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 7 rated schools within 1 mile are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£36,279

Average a year, before tax — higher than 3% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
Higher crime than mostLook closer
53.7 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
02
More deprived than mostLook closer
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.
03
A lot of social housingLook closer
32.5% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.
04
Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
05
Few private renters
Only 14.1% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England.

Questions

CW7 9JL FAQs

Is CW7 9JL a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 53.7 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 2.0 out of 10 (limited).

Is CW7 9JL safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 53.7 offences per 1,000 people a year around CW7 9JL, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.

Who lives in CW7 9JL?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 50–54, at 7.9% of residents. 51.2% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (39.3%).

Which council covers CW7 9JL?

CW7 9JL is in Cheshire West and Chester.

CW7 9JL is in Cheshire West and Chester, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is CW7 9JL?

Connectivity scores 2.0 out of 10.

There are 12 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 2.0 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Winsford Rail Station, 1.1 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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