Over Square Over, Cheshire West and Chester
1 address across 1 postcode (CW7). USRN 8600995.
- Flood: 3 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 B; 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 3.1 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 60 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Launceston Close Surgery, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 26% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 80 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2025 | CLIPPERS CW7 2JP | Other | £160,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 B (40% of about 970 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, grade II
- WAR MEMORIAL C15 YARDS TO EAST OF THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Winsford Shopping Centre, Dene's Drive, Winsford: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Winsford Library and Dingle Recreation Centre, High Street, Winsford: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at High Street / Dingle Lane, Winsford: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Land and buildings off Sadler Road, Winsford: up to 26 homes, not permissioned (1 km (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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 60 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW7 2JP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Winsford 215,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Hartford (Cheshire) 218,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Cuddington 84,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shell Petrol Station Over | 100 m |
| Car parks | The Hive Car Park | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 24.9 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Launceston Close Surgery | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ponda's Chemists | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Cheshire Police | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Winsford Abbots Way | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,520 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Over Recreation Ground 1.6 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Standing cross in the churchyard of St Chad's Church, Over, 10m from the south wall of the chancel, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Standing cross in the churchyard of St Chad's Church, Over, 10m from the south wall of the chancel | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Cross base at Salterswall on the road junction 150m WNW of Westholme Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Verdin's Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Cat's Clough | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Rookery Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Rookery Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Shaw's Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 160 m | No published inspection |
| Over St John's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Grange Community Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Oak View Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Over Hall Community School | Primary | 4–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Winsford Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Winsford High Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St. Chad's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Darnhall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Balti CW7 2JP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Over Square Chippy CW7 2JS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 4 Good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Noden's CW7 2JS | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Bar No.4 CW7 2LS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Anytime Vapes CW7 2EA | Retailers - other | 60 m | 4 Good | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Prime Fast Foods CW7 2JS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2024 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School CW7 2JS | School/college/university | 70 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza CW7 2LS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| George & Dragon Hotel CW7 2LX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Over St Johns C E Primary School CW7 2LU | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Spar Store CW7 2LU | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| St John's Pre School CW7 2LX | School/college/university | 280 m | 4 Good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| New Golden Chef Chinese takeaway CW7 2LU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Delamere Sandwich Shop CW7 2LU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Winsford Mini Market CW7 2LX | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 28 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (30); On or near Hill Top Avenue (16); On or near Handley Hill (14); On or near Woodford Lane (11); On or near Hunters Rise (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 26% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 11% | 1% |
| Social rented | 45% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 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 | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 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
- CW7 2JP: 1 address of 25 in the postcode
Nearby streets
A54 · Swanlow Lane · Oak House Lane · Oak House Lane · Denton Close · Handley Hill · Fortitude Court · Hunters Rise · Hill Top Avenue · Woodford Lane · Tatton Close · Delamere Rise
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.