Chipstead Close Hartford, Cheshire West and Chester
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (CW8), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41702207.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £322,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (D: 8).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 G; Band D in Cheshire West and Chester costs £2,517 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hartford (Cheshire), about 190 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, and Hartford Picnic Area (2.8 hectares) is about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 47 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Firdale Medical Centre, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 56% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £322,000 | £322,000 | £322,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £490,000 | £490,000 | £490,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 1999 | 3 | £149,995 | £94,995 | £169,995 |
| 1998 | 3 | £140,995 | £138,995 | £142,995 |
| 1995 | 2 | £122,998 | £93,000 | £152,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2025 | 1 CW8 1ST | Terraced | £322,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2024 | 4 CW8 1ST | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2022 | 9 CW8 1ST | Detached | £490,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2019 | 10 CW8 1ST | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2017 | 11 CW8 1ST | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2014 | 2 CW8 1ST | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2007 | 5 CW8 1ST | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2006 | 1 CW8 1ST | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 30 May 2002 | 5 CW8 1ST | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 18 Jun 1999 | 4 CW8 1ST | Detached | £149,995 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 1999 | 8 CW8 1ST | Detached | £169,995 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 1999 | 2 CW8 1ST | Detached | £94,995 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 1998 | 6 CW8 1ST | Detached | £142,995 | |
| 30 Oct 1998 | 11 CW8 1ST | Detached | £140,995 | New build. |
| 25 Sep 1998 | 10 CW8 1ST | Detached | £138,995 | New build. |
| 15 Dec 1995 | 9 CW8 1ST | Detached | £152,995 | New build. |
| 23 Nov 1995 | 5 CW8 1ST | Detached | £93,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 101 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (6); House, mid-terrace (1); House, detached (1). Built: 1996-2002 (6); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band G (27% of about 1,810 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 46 m and 47 m above sea level (47 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW8 1SR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CW8 1ST | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hartford (Cheshire) 218,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 190 m |
| Greenbank 215,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Cuddington 84,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Railway Station Hartford | 120 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hartford Station Car Park | 150 m |
| EV charging points | Park Street Car Park GeniePoint | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 21.8 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Firdale Medical Centre | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hartford Pharmacy | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Victoria Infirmary Northwich Cdc | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Northwich Police Station | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,330 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Hartford Picnic Area 2.8 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 590 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,200 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,270 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 4.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gibbet Hill | Hill | 840 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Royalty Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Back Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Hey's Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Rookery Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Gunners Clough | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 13 |
2 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hartford Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coachman CW8 1QU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Slow Boat CW8 2AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Northwich Rowing Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 4 Good | 4 Oct 2013 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wilsbury Grange (10); On or near Hinchley Close (7); On or near Lambert Way (7); On or near Fullerton Road (6); On or near Hartford (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 56% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 38% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 56% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 9 to 10 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
Nearby streets
Lymcote Drive · Hinchley Close · Wilsbury Grange · Fullerton Road · The Crescent · White Hart Gardens · Lambert Way · Heyeswood Lane · Eddisbury Drive · Stirling Close · Booth Road · Croxton Way
All the streets in CW8 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.