Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

LIONS DEN, CW9 7YF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIONS DEN, CW9 7YF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

541

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CW9 7YF's 64% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £351k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CW9 7YF is a safe, established residential area on Lions Den, 0.6km from Lostock Gralam in Lostock Gralam. Administratively it sits within Shakerley ward and the Tatton constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £351k.

Census 2021 statistics for CW9 7YF are sourced from Output Area E00094411 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW9 7YF. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 330,225

5 sales · Mean £ 321,243

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CW9 7YF has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences34
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School

Good195 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Weavers Whistle0.1 km
  • The Slow and Easy1.0 km
  • Jathra Restaurant0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.1 km
  • Lostock Gralam premier store0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Pounds and pennies convenient store0.3 km
  • Vale Royal Newsagent0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ho King0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lostock Gralam0.8 km
  • Plumley2.4 km
  • Northwich3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Manchester Road0.3 km
  • Shell Garage0.3 km
  • Shell Garage0.3 km
  • Lodge Lane0.4 km
  • Aitchison Road0.4 km