Dee Square Wharton, Cheshire West and Chester
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (CW7), about 140 m long. USRN 41700489.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 11, D: 1).
- Flood: 4 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 A; 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 Winsford, about 900 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 780 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 40 to 43 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Willow Wood Surgery, about 120 m away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 18% of households owned their home and 11% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 161 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: Bungalow, end-terrace (5); Bungalow, mid-terrace (5); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (11); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (1).
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 A (100% of about 550 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Securicor Ltd, Wharton Road, Winsford CW7 3AP: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- S Cooper and Sons Ltd, Warehouse One, Nat Lane, Winsford, CW7 3BS: up to 161 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 376A High Street, Winsford, CW73DG: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Former coal yard site, Station Road, Winsford: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- 476 Rookery Rise, Station Road, Winsford: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- Rear of Brighton Belle pub, Station Road, Winsford: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Clearance site, Redlam Brow, Blackburn: up to 50 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Clearance site, Redlam Brow, Blackburn: up to 50 homes, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CW7 3HR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 4 / 4 | unlikely |
| CW7 3JN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 40 m and 43 m above sea level (42 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW7 3HR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CW7 3JN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Winsford 215,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hartford (Cheshire) 218,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Greenbank 215,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Library Wharton | 90 m |
| Car parks | Winsford Station Car Park | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 22.6 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Willow Wood Surgery | 120 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 120 m |
| NHS dentists | Jubilee Way (Dental Surgery) | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Police | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parry's Winsford Cashzone | 60 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,050 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,050 m² | 170 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,530 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bostock Hall moated site., a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bostock Hall moated site. | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Verdin's Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Pennel's Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Double Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Oak Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Cat's Clough | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Church Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 180 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wharton CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Winsford High Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St. Chad's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily (Willow Square) CW7 3HP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2026 |
| Willow Court CW7 3HS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2017 |
| Well Pharmacy CW7 3GY | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Willow Wood Breakfast Club CW7 3HN | School/college/university | 140 m | 4 Good | 20 May 2025 |
| S4YC@Wharton Nursery CW7 3HN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Acorn to oak nursery ltd CW7 3DR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Christ Church Wharton CW7 3DR | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Wharton Conservative Club CW7 3EE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2013 |
| Canton Fusions CW7 3AP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Ann Marie's Kitchen CW7 3NA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 4 Good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Golden Dragon CW7 3NA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Co-op CW7 3AP | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Sunstar Food n Wine CW7 3DN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 390 m | 4 Good | 24 Jun 2026 |
| The Corner Fish And Chip Shop CW7 3EL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Home Bargains CW7 3BS | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bradbury Road (46); On or near B5355 (45); On or near Esk Road (28); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (18); On or near Leaf Lane (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 18% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 68% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 17% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 4% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 11% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
All the streets in CW7 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.