Postcode Analysis Cheshire West and Chester, North West

DENE DRIVE, CW7 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENE DRIVE, CW7 1DE.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CW7 1DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 52% social renting, CW7 1DE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 12.2% year-on-year.

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

CW7 1DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dene Drive, 0.4km from Town Fields in Winsford. Administratively it sits within Winsford Dene ward and the Eddisbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CW7 1DE is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CW7 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00094553 (shared with 5 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 1DE. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 165,750

8 sales · Mean £ 164,250

Detached

£ 113,250

1 sales · Mean £ 113,250

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

CW7 1DE has low crime rates — 24 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 offences66
Anti-social behaviour19
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Good226 pupils0.4 km
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Darnhall Primary School

Good403 pupils0.6 km
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Over Hall Community School

Requires Improvement190 pupils0.8 km
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Winsford High Street Community Primary School

Good545 pupils0.8 km
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St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good331 pupils0.9 km
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Oaklands School

Outstanding172 pupils1.1 km
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Over St John's CofE Primary School

Good134 pupils1.1 km
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Grange Community Nursery and Primary School

Inadequate161 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Cheshire sweeties0.9 km
  • Home & Bargain0.7 km
  • The 10 O'Clock Shop0.3 km
  • The Card Factory0.7 km
  • Wilkinson Home & Garden0.7 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Al's Plaice0.7 km
  • Belly's0.5 km
  • Winsford Fryer0.9 km
  • Winsford Lifestyle Centre0.4 km
  • Queens Arms0.6 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Prime Fast Foods0.9 km
  • The Great Wall0.9 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.9 km
  • The Aroma1.0 km
  • Lucky House1.0 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Rifleman Inn0.7 km
  • Fishermans Tale1.0 km
  • Ways Green Conservative Club0.6 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • High street mini market0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Winsford2.4 km
  • Hartford6.5 km
  • Greenbank7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Townfields Crescent0.1 km
  • Townfields Crescent0.1 km
  • Denesgate0.2 km
  • Swanlow Lane0.3 km
  • Queensway0.3 km