CW7 1EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heaton Square, 0.6km from Town Fields in Winsford. Administratively it sits within Winsford Dene ward and the Eddisbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CW7 1EB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00094551 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATON SQUARE, CW7 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATON SQUARE, CW7 1EB.
313
44
£ 34,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW7 1EB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CW7 1EB is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW7 1EB. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 138,000
1 sales · Mean £ 138,000
Semi-Detached
£ 177,000
1 sales · Mean £ 177,000
Terraced
£ 105,000
2 sales · Mean £ 105,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CW7 1EB has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
Over Hall Community School
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Darnhall Primary School
Winsford High Street Community Primary School
Over St John's CofE Primary School
Oaklands School
Grange Community Nursery and Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Cheshire sweeties0.9 km
- Home & Bargain0.7 km
- Spar Store0.8 km
- The 10 O'Clock Shop0.6 km
- The Card Factory0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Al's Plaice0.7 km
- Belly's0.7 km
- Delamere Sandwich Shop0.8 km
- Winsford Fryer0.9 km
- Winsford Lifestyle Centre0.4 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Prime Fast Foods0.6 km
- The Great Wall1.0 km
- Winsford Kebab House0.8 km
- Dominos Pizza0.6 km
- Lucky House0.7 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Rifleman Inn0.9 km
- George & Dragon Hotel0.7 km
- Ways Green Conservative Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.5 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- High street mini market0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winsford2.6 km
- Hartford6.3 km
- Greenbank7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Denesgate0.3 km
- Crossfield Avenue0.3 km
- Denbigh Drive0.3 km
- Crossfield Avenue0.3 km
- Queensway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CW71EB · Data under Open Government Licence