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WA7 Area Report

Cheshire West and Chester

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£173,648
Median Price
Postcode district (WA7)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (WA7)
20
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.6/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in WA7

Rental Yield
4.6
Price Growth
6.7
Safety
1.5
Schools
5.9
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.8
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (WA7)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

240
Crimes/month
47
Area average

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Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Cheshire West and Chester)

DECILE 6/10 — 50–60% (less deprived)

Cheshire West and Chester has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
6
employment
6
education
6
health
6
crime
6
housing
6
environment
7

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Cheshire West and Chester (the HPI is only published at LAD level). WA7 spans 2 local authorities; Cheshire West and Chester is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the WA7-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£263,709
Cheshire West and Chester average
+1.9%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£429,451
Detached
£261,014
Semi-Detached
£205,014
Terraced
£134,415
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £101,248
01/12/2003: £127,587
01/12/2004: £152,485
01/12/2005: £157,821
01/12/2006: £167,017
01/12/2007: £173,867
01/12/2008: £158,059
01/12/2009: £162,095
01/12/2010: £161,039
01/12/2011: £153,314
01/12/2012: £154,485
01/12/2013: £160,349
01/12/2014: £168,043
01/12/2015: £174,099
01/12/2016: £180,162
01/12/2017: £187,465
01/12/2018: £191,375
01/12/2019: £195,182
01/12/2020: £211,400
01/12/2021: £226,756
01/12/2022: £253,514
01/12/2023: £248,737
01/12/2024: £258,676
01/12/2025: £263,709
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

15
Primary
2
Secondary
1
All-through
2
Independent
20
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 20 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

40.9
Avg Attainment 8
-3.8% vs national (42.5)
45.2%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
BELOW NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 25 secondary schools in Cheshire West and Chester

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in WA7 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£307,995
759 sales
Semi-detached
£180,000
1,279 sales
Terraced
£113,500
1,344 sales
Flat
£85,000
330 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Cheshire West and Chester. For the headline WA7 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+1.9%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Cheshire West and Chester
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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Band E
£88,001 - £120,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,444/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
2/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Article 4 Direction
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (3)
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (7)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

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Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

65/100

Good walkability with most amenities within walking distance.

Within ½ mile:26 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.8°C
Avg Temperature
1060mm
Annual Rainfall
2637h
Sunshine/Year
21.7 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: September
Driest: April
Now: 13.9°C, Partly cloudyHumidity: 83%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

40 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.3/5
Average Rating
80%
Rated Good or Very Good
40
Total Establishments
Lidl Great Britain LtdRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
5/5
McDonaldsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Asda RuncornRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
4/5
Burger KingRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
4/5
Best One - Peva PetroleumRetailers - other
3/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

62%
Renewable Energy
63g
CO₂/kWh
low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

wind 61.7%nuclear 19.8%gas 15.6%imports 1.6%biomass 1.2%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

66m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 66m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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