Cable Drive Helsby, Cheshire West and Chester
100 addresses across 5 postcodes (WA6), about 230 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41703618.
- Sales: 64 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £200,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 96 homes have an energy certificate (B: 37, C: 58, D: 1).
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Cheshire West and Chester costs £2,517 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Helsby, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 160 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 8 to 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 18 of its 102 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Helsby Health Centre, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 37% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | £200,000 | £80,000 | £320,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | £255,000 | £110,000 | £310,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £129,000 | £108,000 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | £145,000 | £105,000 | £210,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | £215,000 | £135,000 | £275,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £123,750 | £120,000 | £158,000 |
| 2019 | 10 | £125,000 | £105,000 | £163,000 |
| 2018 | 6 | £150,000 | £120,000 | £240,000 |
| 2017 | 7 | £135,000 | £67,500 | £190,000 |
| 2016 | 8 | £155,000 | £112,500 | £245,000 |
| 2015 | 13 | £177,995 | £130,000 | £235,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2026 | APARTMENT 18, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 3 WA6 0EH | Detached | £320,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 17, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Dec 2024 | 17 WA6 0EH | Semi-detached | £255,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Nov 2024 | 1 WA6 0EH | Detached | £310,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Oct 2024 | 60, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Dec 2023 | 36, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Jan 2023 | 74, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £108,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Oct 2022 | 16 WA6 0FW | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2022 | 8 WA6 0FW | Flat or maisonette | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Mar 2022 | 19, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Dec 2021 | 7 WA6 0EH | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2021 | 61, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £158,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Sep 2021 | 14, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Sep 2021 | 15 WA6 0EH | Semi-detached | £215,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Sep 2021 | 15 WA6 0EH | Other | £5,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jun 2021 | 5 WA6 0EH | Detached | £275,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Dec 2020 | 77, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £158,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Nov 2020 | APARTMENT 11, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £123,750 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Mar 2020 | APARTMENT 18, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Dec 2019 | 17, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £123,750 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Dec 2019 | 60, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Dec 2019 | 9, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Sep 2019 | 10 WA6 0FW | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Aug 2019 | 6 WA6 0FW | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Aug 2019 | 68, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £137,500 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jul 2019 | 14 WA6 0FW | Semi-detached | £163,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2019 | 4 WA6 0FW | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Feb 2019 | 2 WA6 0FW | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Jan 2019 | 43, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Nov 2018 | 15 WA6 0EH | Semi-detached | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Nov 2018 | 18 WA6 0FW | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2018 | 8 WA6 0FW | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Oct 2018 | 12 WA6 0FW | Flat or maisonette | £130,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Aug 2018 | 16 WA6 0FW | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2018 | APARTMENT 18, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Oct 2017 | 69, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 26 Sep 2017 | 49, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £118,250 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Sep 2017 | 20, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £101,250 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Aug 2017 | 74, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 21 Jul 2017 | 9 WA6 0EH | Semi-detached | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jun 2017 | 9, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £155,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 13 Apr 2017 | 32, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £67,500 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Dec 2016 | 60, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 26 Aug 2016 | 34, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £155,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 11 Jul 2016 | APARTMENT 11, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £116,250 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 11 Mar 2016 | 3 WA6 0EH | Detached | £240,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 4 Mar 2016 | 17, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £155,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 29 Jan 2016 | 5 WA6 0EH | Detached | £245,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 8 Jan 2016 | 71, THE WINDINGS WA6 0FP | Flat or maisonette | £155,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
96 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 61 m². Most common: Flat (83); House (7); House, detached (3). Built: 2007-2011 (38); 2012-2021 (23); 2012 onwards (10). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (60); owner-occupied (14); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (21 addresses)
- 1, Cable Drive, Helsby
- 2, Cable Drive, Helsby
- 3, Cable Drive, Helsby
- 4, Cable Drive, Helsby
- 5, Cable Drive, Helsby
- 6, Cable Drive, Helsby
- 7, Cable Drive, Helsby
- 8, Cable Drive, Helsby
- 9, Cable Drive, Helsby
- 10, Cable Drive, Helsby
- 11, Cable Drive, Helsby
- 12, Cable Drive, Helsby
- 14, Cable Drive, Helsby
- 15, Cable Drive, Helsby
- 16, Cable Drive, Helsby
- 17, Cable Drive, Helsby
- 18, Cable Drive, Helsby
- 19, Cable Drive, Helsby
- 21, Cable Drive, Helsby
- 29 The Windings, Cable Drive, Helsby
- 55 The Windings, Cable Drive, Helsby
Council tax
What each band costs in Cheshire West and Chester in 2026-27: Band D £2,517 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,678 | £1,958 | £2,238 | £2,517 | £3,077 | £3,636 | £4,196 | £5,035 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (37% of about 1,000 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 7 at medium risk and 9 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA6 0FP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA6 0EH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| WA6 0FW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WA6 0FN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 6 / 6 | unlikely |
| WA6 0FS | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 102 addresses are between 8 m and 10 m above sea level (10 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA6 0EH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA6 0FN | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| WA6 0FP | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| WA6 0FS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA6 0FW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Helsby 124,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Ince and Elton (Cheshire) 100 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Stanlow and Thornton [note 1] | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Three Ways Garage Helsby | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Shell Recharge Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Helsby Health Centre | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fearns Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Halton Hospital Captain Sir Tom Moore Building | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Police - Frodsham Police Station | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | BR Spar Elton, Ince Lane Cashzone | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 490 m² | 160 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2,810 m² | 180 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,220 m² | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Promontory fort on Helsby Hill 250m north west of Harmers Lake Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Promontory fort on Helsby Hill 250m north west of Harmers Lake Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Helsby Quarry Woodland Park | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Helsby Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Harmers Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Helsby Marsh | Wetland | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Hollytree Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Crow Mere | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 84 | 102 |
18 of the street's 102 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cheshire West and Chester: see them on the Cheshire West and Chester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horn's Mill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 350 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alvanley and Manley Village School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Helsby Hillside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsby Community Sports Club WA6 0FX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| RMS NEWS AND WINE WA6 0DX | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2025 |
| Seaway Fish & Chip WA6 0DP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Sher khan takeaway WA6 0DP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Fearns Pharmacy WA6 0DP | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Shell Threeways WA6 0EZ | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| CA Alternative Futures WA6 0DY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Horns Mill Pre-School WA6 0ED | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Tesco WA6 0DJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Tesco Café WA6 0DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Yo! To Go! WA6 0DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| The Hornsmill At Helsby WA6 0JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (10); On or near Croft Road (7); On or near Chapel View (5); On or near Chester Road (4); On or near Barlow Drive (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 37% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 27% | 1% |
| Social rented | 20% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WA6 0FP: 79 addresses of 80 in the postcode
- WA6 0EH: 10 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- WA6 0FW: 9 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- WA6 0FN: 1 address of 47 in the postcode
- WA6 0FS: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Barlow Drive · Croft Road · Parker Drive · Ormiston Mews · Telegraph Way · Dixon Drive · Chapel View · The Arbour · Cliff Lloyd Way · Faraday Close · Neston Close · Mere View
All the streets in WA6 and across Cheshire West and Chester.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.