Ince Drive Farndon, Cheshire West and Chester
34 addresses across 2 postcodes (CH3), about 210 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 6900936.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £205,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 6, D: 8, E: 3).
- 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 E; Band D in Cheshire West and Chester costs £2,517 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 93% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wrexham Central, about 9.3 km (5.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, and Church Green (0.3 hectares) is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 10 to 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 34 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Borras Park Surgery, about 7 km (4.4 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £211,100 | £211,100 | £211,100 |
| 2020 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £161,000 | £161,000 | £161,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £190,000 | £169,950 | £211,250 |
| 2015 | 2 | £208,250 | £147,500 | £269,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £145,500 | £145,500 | £145,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £182,000 | £182,000 | £182,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £44,000 | £44,000 | £44,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2024 | 16 CH3 6NS | Semi-detached | £250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Nov 2023 | 19 CH3 6NS | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2021 | 12 CH3 6NS | Semi-detached | £211,100 | |
| 14 Apr 2020 | 18 CH3 6NS | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2019 | 27 CH3 6NS | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2017 | 16 CH3 6NS | Semi-detached | £161,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2016 | 41 CH3 6NS | Semi-detached | £211,250 | |
| 29 Jul 2016 | 12 CH3 6NS | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 33 CH3 6NS | Semi-detached | £169,950 | |
| 5 May 2015 | 33A CH3 6NS | Detached | £269,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2015 | 14 CH3 6NS | Semi-detached | £147,500 | |
| 15 Sep 2014 | 12 CH3 6NS | Semi-detached | £145,500 | |
| 26 Jun 2007 | 33A CH3 6NS | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2006 | 25 CH3 6NS | Semi-detached | £182,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2002 | 2 CH3 6NS | Semi-detached | £44,000 |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (15); Bungalow, semi-detached (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (10); 1976-1982 (4); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (social) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
- 3, Ince Drive, Farndon
- 4, Ince Drive, Farndon
- 12, Ince Drive, Farndon
- 13, Ince Drive, Farndon
- 14, Ince Drive, Farndon
- 16, Ince Drive, Farndon
- 18, Ince Drive, Farndon
- 25, Ince Drive, Farndon
- 27, Ince Drive, Farndon
- 29, Ince Drive, Farndon
- 33, Ince Drive, Farndon
- 33a, Ince Drive, Farndon
- 37, Ince Drive, Farndon
- 41, Ince Drive, Farndon
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 E (25% of about 1,190 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH3 6NS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CH3 6NR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 35 addresses are between 10 m and 21 m above sea level (18 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH3 6NR | 100% | 90% | 93% | 0% |
| CH3 6NS | 100% | 94% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wrexham Central 63,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Wrexham General 685,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Gwersyllt 29,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crewe Lane End Farndon | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Wrexham Bus Station 7 | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Lily's Coffee Shop GeniePoint | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 28.2 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Borras Park Surgery | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Farndon Pharmacy | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | Rossett Dental Surgery | 6 km (3.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Wrexham Maelor Hospital | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Police - Tattenhall Police Station | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 480 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Church Green 3,490 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 590 m² | 60 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,700 m² | 110 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Holly Bank, Formerly the Doctor's House, a listed building (Grade II*), 260 m north-west. 34 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Bank, Formerly the Doctor's House | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m north-west |
| Church of St Chad | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m north-west |
| Parish Church of St Chad | Listed building, Grade I | 430 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Farndon Bridge (That Part in Cheshire, Scheduled Ancient Monument) | Listed building, Grade I | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Holt Bridge | Scheduled monument | 500 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Farndon Holt Bridge Also in Clwyd: Wales | Scheduled monument | 500 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Holt Castle | Scheduled monument | 680 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Starling's Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Bowling Alley Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Crewe Gorse | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Wetreins Gorse | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Townfield Lane Drain (North) | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Parker's Hill | Hill | 4.8 km (3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 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 | 33 | 34 |
1 of the street's 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farndon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Holt C.P. School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant 209 CH3 6PT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Astley & Stratton Ltd CH3 6PT | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 27 May 2026 |
| Farndon Country Market CH3 6QU | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2018 |
| Chadwicks Newsagents CH3 6PT | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2024 |
| The Hare CH3 6PU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| The Raven CH3 6PU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Golden Lion LL13 9JP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Quarry Court (8); On or near Greenway (3); On or near Barton Road (3); On or near Quarry Hill (2); On or near Parker Drive South (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 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
Nearby streets
Quarry Avenue · Quarry Hill · Quarry Court · Orchard Grove · Parker Drive South · The Crofts · Parker Drive · Meadow Close · Greenway · Lime Tree Drive · Mason Close · Heron Close
All the streets in CH3 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.