Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

UPPER HAIGH STREET, CW7 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER HAIGH STREET, CW7 1BU.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CW7 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £161k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 36.1% year-on-year.

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

CW7 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Upper Haigh Street, 0.5km from Winsford in Winsford. Administratively it sits within Winsford Dene ward and the Eddisbury constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 36.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CW7 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00094562 (shared with 9 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 CW7 1BU. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

5 sales · Mean £ 164,600

Terraced

£ 147,500

2 sales · Mean £ 147,500

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

CW7 1BU has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences85
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good331 pupils0.4 km
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Over St John's CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils0.6 km
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Over Hall Community School

Requires Improvement190 pupils0.6 km
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Grange Community Nursery and Primary School

Inadequate161 pupils0.7 km
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Winsford High Street Community Primary School

Good545 pupils0.7 km
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The Winsford Academy

Requires Improvement1048 pupils0.8 km
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St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Good226 pupils0.8 km
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Oaklands School

Outstanding172 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Sun Kin Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Lucky House0.8 km
  • Pleasant Plaice0.7 km
  • Prime Fast Foods0.4 km
  • The Great Wall0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Greggs plc0.6 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • Pondas Chemist0.5 km
  • Stall 23 Fruit & Veg0.5 km
  • Cheshire sweeties0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Ways Green Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Rifleman Inn0.9 km
  • George & Dragon Hotel0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Queens Arms0.4 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Al's Plaice0.7 km
  • Belly's0.8 km
  • Delamere Sandwich Shop0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.5 km
  • Farmfoods0.4 km
  • High street mini market0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Winsford2.7 km
  • Hartford6.1 km
  • Greenbank7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Over Square0.2 km
  • Over Square0.3 km
  • Well Street0.3 km
  • Police Station0.3 km
  • Queensway0.3 km